# Health
The U420 chain of shops, promoted by bloggers, sells drugs disguised as souvenirs — an investigation
The large-scale U420 chain, whose shops are opening in large numbers across the country, was selling a particularly dangerous psychotropic substance disguised as souvenirs.
UN meteorologists have described the last ten years as the hottest on record
The period from 2015 to 2025 was the hottest since official UN records began. The year 2024 was the most exceptional: temperatures were around 1.55°C higher than average.
A shrapnel fragment in the heart and an amputation: a soldier in critical condition has been saved in Kyiv
Specialists at the M.M. Amosov National Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery snatched soldier Volodymyr from the clutches of death. The doctors managed to perform an extremely complex operation and remove a foreign object from the soldier’s heart
Experts have explained why women need more sleep than men
Women are more likely than men to experience sleep disturbances due to stress, household responsibilities and hormonal changes. Experts emphasise that the need for quality rest changes with age — from the period of active working life through to the menopause.
India is preparing to flood the market with cheap copies of Ozempic
In India, following the expiry of the patent protection for semaglutide, at least 12 major manufacturers of generic versions of Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug are set to enter the market. One of them plans to sell the injectable form from 1,290 rupees per month, whilst the starting price of the Wegovy pen in the country is around 10,480 rupees.
eFood is being launched in Ukraine – a unified system for business and regulatory oversight
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution on the launch of the eFood pilot project – the Unified State Electronic System for Food Safety and Consumer Protection.
The ‘Affordable Medicines’ scheme has been expanded: a further 37 medicines have been added to the list
The Ministry of Health has approved an updated list of medicines and medical devices eligible for reimbursement under the ‘Affordable Medicines’ programme. The relevant order will come into force on 31 March.
У росії силовики супроводжують масовий забій худоби, який пояснюють «небезпечним захворюванням»
У Новосибірській області росії помітили залучення силовиків до масового знищення худоби на місцевих фермах. Уряд пояснює це спалахами інфекційного захворювання тварин.
The WHO is preparing for a nuclear disaster due to the war in the Middle East
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is preparing for a potential nuclear disaster should the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran escalate further.
In Odessa, the sea is covered in yellow patches and smells of sunflower oil: what is the cause?
Pollution has been detected in the Black Sea off the coast of Odessa. Yellow patches have been found in the water, which have a distinctive smell of sunflower oil.
Argentina has officially withdrawn from the WHO, following in the footsteps of the US: what Milei said
Argentina has officially completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organisation, following in the footsteps of the US. Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno confirmed that the decision came into effect on 17 March, whilst President Javier Milei had previously cited sharp criticism of the WHO over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason for the split.
A war with Iran could result in long-term toxic contamination
Fires at oil depots and rocket explosions during the war with Iran have led to the release of toxic substances. Experts warn that the pollution could affect the health of millions of people and persist for decades.
