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Corruption
Ukraine Reforms Disability Assessment System
Ukraine’s Parliament passed a law to replace Medical and Social Expert Commissions, believed to be a major source of corruption, with doctor teams for disability assessments.
Dec. 20, 2024
Australia
OPINION: How Australia Can Help Ukraine Rebuild Lives and Minds
Ukraine is now in the throes of a full range of traumatic stress and the attendant disorders. Australia’s experience in dealing with mental health issues can help Ukrainians heal.
Nov. 16, 2024
War in Ukraine
Psychedelic Drugs: New PTSD Treatment for Ukraine’s Military Vets
The drug Ketamine is being innovatively used to help returning soldiers overcome the war’s impacts on their mental health. Kyiv Post spoke to early adopters and health experts.
Oct. 17, 2024
Kharkiv
Crisis Care: Ukrainian Police Psychologists at Bombing Sites
In Kharkiv, a team of 20 Police psychologists provides immediate support to people hit by Russian drones and missiles. They told Kyiv Post about their work.
Oct. 14, 2024
War in Ukraine
PTSD in Ukraine: a Somewhat Surprising Scenario
Research and experience from leading Ukrainian psychological professionals finds Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is lower than might be expected, as Ukrainians again show strength.
Sept. 23, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Mental Health System Strives Under Strain of ‘Continuous Traumatic Stress Disorder’
Ukraine’s approach to emotional and psychological support is positively developing one year after First Lady Olena Zelenska’s crucial intervention, but huge wartime challenges remain.
Sept. 22, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Responsibility for This Is Entirely Personal’ – Ukraine at War Update for Sept. 10
Sweden pledges $443M in aid; Foreign Ministry calls out Slovakian leader for claims of ‘Nazis’ in AFU; Some 900 destroyed medical centers have been rebuilt; Zelensky prioritizes power plant defense.
Sept. 10, 2024
Ukraine
Ohmatdyt Director General Suspended Until End of Investigations
Ukraine’s Health Minister said the head of the children’s hospital was suspended pending investigations by the National Police of Ukraine, other law enforcement agencies, and a ministry commission.
Aug. 18, 2024
Zelensky
Laws on Medical Marijuana Use Enters Force in Ukraine
Cannabis-based medicine will be available in the form of oral drops, hard capsules and toothpaste and require an electronic prescription, with recreational cannabis remaining illegal.
Aug. 16, 2024
War in Ukraine
Networking for a Cause: The Big Meet at InterContinental Kyiv Fundraising for Tabletochki
The Big Meet, Kyiv’s top networking organization, will host its next event at the InterContinental on Friday, June 21, with proceeds helping Ukrainian children fighting cancer.
June 19, 2024
Interview
Young Ukrainian Entrepreneur Revolutionizes Combat Medicine
Fedir Serdiuk is an example of how entrepreneurship can serve the fight for survival. He is not only saving lives on the battlefield but also shaping the future of emergency healthcare in Ukraine.
April 19, 2024
Lviv
Ukrainian Surgeons Perform Successful Brain Surgery on 4-year-old Northern Irish Child
The girl suffered from a rare form of epilepsy and UK doctors were reportedly unwilling to perform the complex surgery, eventually leading the family to seek help from a team of specialists in Lviv.
April 17, 2024
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Signs Law on Legalizing Medical Cannabis
Ukraine’s president signed a law to legalize the use of medical cannabis in Ukraine amidst the growing voice for its adoption in the country to help cope with war-related medical conditions.
Feb. 16, 2024
Ukraine
Ukraine’s State Postal Service to Start Selling Medicine in February
The new program, which aims to service those in liberated territories and frontline areas in need of medicine, would grant Ukraine’s state postal service company the license to sell medications.
Jan. 5, 2024
Ukraine
Ukraine Legalizes Medical Cannabis: Here’s What You Need to Know
The law is set to take effect in the second half of 2024, six months after its publication. During this period, the Ukrainian government will develop by-laws for implementation of the new legislation.
Dec. 21, 2023
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Mental Health: Robust But Care Needed, Say Expert Psychiatrists
Two leading Ukrainian mental health professionals training in Australia spoke to Kyiv Post about Ukrainians’ resilience – and the need to for continued prioritization of mental health services.
Nov. 15, 2023