# Health
Five Ukrainian sailors are on board a cruise ship infected with the Hantavirus
There are five Ukrainian seafarers on board the MV Hondius, where an outbreak of hantavirus has been reported. One of them is due to leave the ship shortly, whilst the other four will remain on board to sail the vessel to the Netherlands.
The hantavirus is getting closer: health surveillance has been put in place in Poland following contact with passengers on a cruise ship
Poland has introduced health monitoring for the first time following possible contact with passengers on the cruise ship MV Hondius, on board which an outbreak of hantavirus has been reported. Three people have already died from the infection.
“The EU’s black sheep”: Fico makes a new statement in Moscow
During a visit to Moscow, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that he planned to ask Vladimir Putin “a few questions” and to convey a message to him from certain European politicians
What is a hantavirus, what are the symptoms, and why is it dangerous?
Here are the key facts you need to know about hantavirus – what the disease is, how it is transmitted, how it is treated, and what its main symptoms are.
Passengers from the Hondius are being sought in various countries following an outbreak of the disease; a map of the hantavirus
Health authorities in several countries are tracking passengers from the cruise ship MV Hondius who disembarked before the outbreak of hantavirus was officially confirmed.
Ozempic could be available in pharmacies in Ukraine by the end of May 2026
The official launch of Ozempic in Ukraine is scheduled for 15 May 2026, and the drug itself is expected to be available in pharmacies by the end of May. Doctors anticipate that this will change the approach to prescribing incretin-based drugs for the treatment of obesity and associated metabolic disorders.
A cruise ship carrying passengers infected with the Hantavirus has set sail for the Canary Islands — five people have been evacuated from it
The cruise ship MV Hondius, which has been affected by the Hantavirus, has set sail for the Canary Islands and is due to dock on 9 May.
A tick bite: how to remove it and which symptoms you mustn’t ignore
As the weather warms up, we want to spend as much time as possible outdoors. But when walking on grass or having a picnic in the bushes, there is a risk of picking up a tick. And a tick bite can cause serious illnesses. ThePublic explains how to protect yourself from tick bites and how to remove a tick if you do get bitten.
‘Affordable Medicines’: what has changed since 4 May
The Cabinet of Ministers has expanded the list of medicines eligible for reimbursement under the Affordable Medicines Programme. The updated list came into effect on 4 May 2026 as part of the Medical Guarantees Programme.
A dangerous hantavirus has been detected on board a cruise ship following the deaths of three passengers
A cruise ship travelling from Argentina has been at the centre of an outbreak: three of its passengers have died and one is in intensive care. The Hantavirus may be to blame.
Russia sees no health risks to Tuapse residents from the ‘oil rains’
Anna Popova, head of Rospotrebnadzor, has stated that there is no health risk to residents of the Russian city of Tuapse, where ‘oil rain’ fell following damage to an oil refinery.
‘Affordable Medicines’: the programme is set to be significantly expanded from 1 July
Ukraine is preparing for a major expansion of the ‘Affordable Medicines’ programme. From 1 July, the list will be expanded to include medicines for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, covering all active ingredients available on the domestic market
