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Woman drinking water from a bottle under a sunshade against rocky terrain, illustrating the impact of record June heatwave in Europe

Over 10,000 Victims: Europe Mourns Losses from Record June Heatwave

Health 07/13/2026, 05:01

🔥 Record heat in Europe has claimed more than 10,000 lives. The majority of victims are elderly people over 65 years old. France and Belgium became the leaders in mortality, and scientists link the catastrophe to climate change. 🌍💀

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Family enjoying a picnic by the lake, illustrating leptospirosis risks when contacting water in Ukraine

Leptospirosis in Ukraine: Why Water Recreation Can Be Dangerous and How to Protect Yourself

Health 07/12/2026, 13:01

🌊 Summer is the time for water recreation, but the risk of leptospirosis is growing! The Ministry of Health of Ukraine warns: already 32 cases in 2026. Find out how to protect yourself and not ruin your vacation with illness 💉🐕

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Abstract image symbolizing the complexity of surgical operations to remove foreign bodies from the intestine in Odesa

Operation in Odesa: How surgeons save patients with foreign bodies in the intestine

Health 07/11/2026, 03:20

Surgeons in the Odesa region urgently operated on a man with a foreign body in his rectum. Doctors warned about the risks of peritonitis and necrosis with such injuries. 🏥🚑

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Doctor in white coat filling out electronic medical record on laptop, stethoscope and documents nearby — illustration for article about sick leave during wartime

Sick leave during wartime: how many days are allowed and who pays — from employer to Pension Fund

Health 07/10/2026, 21:03

🏥 Sick leave during wartime: how many days are allowed and who pays? Employer — first 5 days, PFU — from the 6th. FOPs also have the right to payments, but they pay for the first days themselves. Let's break down the details 👇 #Health #Ukraine #SickLeave

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Girl in hospital gown with IV drip looking out window — victim of mass poisoning at Zadorozhne Lake

Mass poisoning at Zadorozhne Lake: over 50 victims, mostly children

Health 07/09/2026, 16:18

A rotavirus outbreak was recorded in the Lviv region after swimming at Zadorozhne Lake. 51 people were affected, 46 of whom are children. Law enforcement has opened a criminal case, and swimming in the reservoir has been banned. 🚫🏊‍♂️🏥

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Smiling woman handing over a box of fresh vegetables to a customer at the door — illustrating risks of online purchases from 'shadow' sellers on social media

Risks of Online Shopping: Why the State Food and Consumer Safety Service Warns About 'Shadow' Sellers on Social Media

Health 07/07/2026, 21:11

⚠️ The State Food and Consumer Safety Service warns: when buying groceries on social media and messengers, you may encounter 'shadow' sellers without registration. Check the seller's data and product information — this will save you from poor-quality products! 🛒🔍

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Doctor in a white coat walking down a hospital corridor, illustrating the aftermath of a rotavirus outbreak in Lviv region

49 victims and a criminal case: Lake closed in Lviv region after rotavirus outbreak

Health 07/07/2026, 16:12

🚨 In the Lviv region, 49 people, mostly children, have been hospitalized due to a rotavirus outbreak at Zadorozhne Lake. Swimming in the water body is banned, and law enforcement has opened a criminal case for violating sanitary norms. 🏥🚫

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Woman with a thoughtful expression, symbolizing reflections on mental health and PTSD

PTSD or Normal Reaction: WHO Clarifies the Situation Regarding the Mental Health of Ukrainians

Health 07/07/2026, 16:09

Jarno Habicht, head of the WHO office in Ukraine, dispelled the myth that all Ukrainians will develop PTSD. The expert explained that most are experiencing distress — a normal reaction to the war, which subsides over time with support. However, chronic stress and lack of sleep can lead to serious physical illnesses and premature aging.

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Doctor in white coat working at computer in private clinic in Ukraine issuing official sick leave certificate electronically

Sick leave without a queue: how private doctors and sole proprietors in Ukraine now issue official sick leave certificates

Health 07/07/2026, 16:03

Sick leave can now be obtained from a private doctor or a sole proprietor! 🏥 The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has confirmed: the form of ownership of the clinic does not matter. The main thing is the presence of a license and registration in ESOS. Now the process is fully automated: data goes directly from the doctor to the Pension Fund. 📄💻

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Woman in bed with expression of exhaustion and anxiety, symbolizing the consequences of chronic war-related stress in Ukraine — WHO data

The Price of War: How Four Years of Stress Are Destroying the Health of Ukrainians — WHO Data

Health 07/07/2026, 15:56

The WHO has presented shocking statistics: 70% of Ukrainians note a deterioration in health due to the war. The number of strokes has increased by 11%, and neurological diagnoses have tripled. War accelerates aging and destroys the body. 🏥📉

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Opened cans of cod liver and ready-made sandwiches with butter and liver on a plate, illustrating the topic of proper consumption of canned goods for health

Cod liver: a natural nutraceutical or a hidden threat? How to eat canned fish correctly to avoid harming your health

Health 07/04/2026, 22:42

Cod liver is not just a tasty canned food, but a powerful natural nutraceutical. Find out why you shouldn't pour out the oil from the can and what the safe consumption norm is to avoid harming your liver and blood vessels. 🐟🏥

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Kyiv street shrouded in thick smoke, visibility reduced, cars and pedestrians moving in smoky air

Kyiv in Smoke: Why the Air Has Become Dangerous for Health and How to Protect Yourself

Health 07/03/2026, 13:16

Thick smog has covered Kyiv: air pollution index has reached critical values in certain areas 🔥. Ecologists warn of health hazards and provide recommendations on how to protect yourself from smoke. The situation is exacerbated by fires in the Chernobyl zone. 🌫️🚫

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Doctor examining a patient's leg in a clinic, illustrating medical care for veterans under new hospital regulations in Ukraine

Veterans prioritized: Ukraine tightens hospital operating rules

Health 07/03/2026, 12:02

Ukraine has introduced new rules for hospitals: compliance with veterans' rights will now be a mandatory condition for a license. The Ministry of Health has tightened control to eliminate barriers to receiving medical care. 🏥🇺🇦

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Fresh shawarma with vegetables and salad on a wooden board — example of safe choice in summer heat

Shawarma in the summer heat: how to avoid food poisoning and what to look for when buying

Health 07/03/2026, 11:41

🌞 Summer heat increases the risk of shawarma poisoning! The State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection reminds: buy only in official places, check cleanliness, storage, and hygiene. Unpleasant smell or dirt — a reason to refuse the purchase. 🥙🚫

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Medical staff in a frontline hospital operating room in Ukraine performing a complex procedure, highlighting the work of doctors who are now eligible for housing without tenure requirements

Housing without experience: how Ukraine is changing support rules for medical workers in the frontline zone

Health 07/03/2026, 04:08

Ukraine simplifies obtaining service housing for medical workers in the frontline zone: experience requirements are cancelled, and the state covers apartment purchases for those displaced from Kherson. 🏥🇺🇦

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Children playing in a playroom, symbolizing the Israeli model of school education in Ukrainian hospital wards

School in the Ward: How the Israeli Model Saves Childhood in Ukrainian Hospitals

Health 07/02/2026, 18:12

A network of educational centers based on the Israeli model is being launched in Ukrainian hospitals. 🇮🇱🇺🇦 The first pilot project in Odesa proved effective, and now centers are opening in Chernivtsi and Bila Tserkva. The goal is not to stop children's studies during treatment. 🏥📚

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A teacher conducting a lesson, reading a book and explaining material at the board, demonstrating the voice as a primary tool of labor requiring protection from occupational diseases.

Voice as a Tool of Labor: How Ukrainian Teachers Can Get Compensation for Occupational Diseases

Health 07/02/2026, 14:24

The voice is a teacher's main tool, but it often 'breaks' from overstrain. Bogdan Bozhuk from the Institute of Occupational Medicine explained how Ukrainian teachers can officially confirm an occupational disease and receive free treatment and compensation. 🗣️🏥

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Children swimming in a river under trees on a hot summer day, illustrating rising temperatures and climate crisis in Europe according to WHO

Heat as the new normal: WHO recognizes climate crisis in Europe as a regular phenomenon

Health 07/01/2026, 02:45

The WHO has officially recognized extreme heat in Europe as a regular crisis. The records of June 2026 and the rise in mortality among vulnerable groups require urgent adaptation of healthcare systems and changes to labor legislation. 🌡️🚨

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