# Health
Rehabilitation through sport: injured law enforcement officers in the Lviv region went bowling
In the Lviv region, physical and psychological rehabilitation programmes continue to be organised for law enforcement officers who were wounded whilst defending Ukraine.
In February, 1,131 cases of tuberculosis were recorded in Ukraine.
During February 2026, 1,131 cases of tuberculosis were registered in Ukraine. The data was released by the Centre for Public Health.
Weight loss injections can cost around $3 per month.
New analysis has shown that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic, can be produced much more cheaply. Researchers estimate that the injectable form of the drug could cost around $3 per month.
Taliban policies threaten Afghanistan's healthcare system, UN report says
Afghanistan's healthcare system is experiencing a deepening crisis. A new UN report notes that the key reasons for this are the restrictions on the rights of women and girls imposed by the Taliban, as well as a sharp reduction in international funding.
Olena Zelenska joined the meeting of the university community "How are you?" in Zhytomyr
Thirty-one higher education institutions from 20 regions of Ukraine have already joined the mental health development initiative.
Ukrainians will be able to choose the cheapest medicines through e-prescriptions — government
In Ukraine, along with electronic prescriptions, patients will receive information about the cheapest available options for prescribed medications. This will allow them to choose drugs with the same active ingredient at a lower price.
The first child born to a mother with a transplanted uterus from a deceased donor was born in the United Kingdom.
The first baby in the United Kingdom born to a woman who received a uterus transplant from a deceased donor was born in London. The boy was born in December by Caesarean section.
The Council adopted draft law No. 14303 on compensation for infrastructure workers
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted in the first reading and as a whole draft law No. 14303, which improves the procedure for paying one-time financial assistance to critical infrastructure workers who have suffered or died as a result of Russia's war against Ukraine.
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.
