# Health
Tax deduction for medical treatment for 2025 will not apply - clarification from the State Tax Service
Individual entrepreneurs cannot include medical expenses in their tax deductions for 2025. The reason for this is the absence of a valid law on compulsory state social health insurance.
Surgery, prosthetics and treatment abroad: what the state guarantees to wounded soldiers
Wounded military personnel can receive completely free medical care. The state covers the costs of surgery, medication, prosthetics, psychological support and rehabilitation. The Ministry of Defence explained who finances the treatment, in which cases referral abroad is possible and whether funds are reimbursed if the military personnel paid for the services themselves.
Ukrainians will begin receiving invitations to participate in the Health Screening 40+ programme
The first notifications about participation in the state programme will appear in the Дія app at the end of January.
Syrsky held a meeting at the General Staff Headquarters on medical priorities in the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Commander-in-Chief emphasised the importance of preserving the lives of military personnel, developing medical units and improving training in pre-hospital care.
What role does fibre play in maintaining brain health?
New research shows that foods rich in fibre not only prolong life, but also help preserve memory and thinking.
Over 20 trips daily: how the wheelchair transport service operates in Vinnytsia
A free transport service for people with musculoskeletal disorders has been operating in the city for almost two decades.
India attempts to contain Nipah virus outbreak after five cases confirmed
Five cases of infection with the deadly Nipah virus have been reported in the state of West Bengal. Nearly 100 people have been placed under home quarantine, and patients have been isolated in hospitals in Kolkata.
Carbon monoxide poisoning in Kirovohrad region: rescuers remind people of safety rules
In the Novoukrainka district, a woman was hospitalised due to carbon monoxide poisoning, and rescuers are urging people not to ignore basic safety rules.
How much will cigarettes increase in price in Ukraine, and what is behind the price increase?
This year's increase in excise duty rates will again affect the cost of tobacco products — the price of a pack will rise by several hryvnias as part of the European integration policy.
Why autonomous heaters on balconies can become a deadly trap
Experts warn that the use of generators and autonomous heaters in residential buildings poses a direct threat to the lives of residents.
Should Ukraine learn from South Korea the art of doing nothing?
There is a competition in the world where people sit for 90 minutes and do nothing — science proves that such a pause is good for your health.
Екстрене повернення з орбіти: астронавти МКС достроково приземлилися через медичний інцидент
Екіпаж Міжнародної космічної станції вперше в історії здійснив аварійне повернення на Землю після того, як один з астронавтів зіткнувся із серйозною медичною проблемою під час місії.
