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The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has introduced new rules for prescribing antibiotics. Doctors are required to provide written justification for each prescription, and treatment effectiveness will be assessed within 48–72 hours.
Lviv has opened a pain management center at the St. Nicholas Children's Hospital, marking the first specialized facility in Ukraine for treating pain in children. The center was established following the case of 11-year-old Sofia, who suffered severe injuries in a traffic accident.
On September 8, 2026, a memorandum was signed in Zvyagel between the Zhytomyr region and Estonia to construct a rehabilitation center. The center, covering nearly 2000 square meters, will provide physical and psychological assistance to military personnel and civilians.
In Lviv, 25-year-old veteran Vasyl Kurilo has opened a barrier-free barbershop serving veterans and patients of St. Panteleimon Hospital. Kurilo, who underwent 46 surgeries after his injury, decided to create this establishment during his treatment.
Sixty psychological relief spaces have been created in primary healthcare centers across Ukraine as part of a project by the Ministry of Health and the World Bank HEAL Ukraine. Funding was provided through donor contributions from the Targeted Fund for Support, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform of Ukraine. These specially equipped spaces offer psychological support to individuals.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a resolution to launch a two-year experimental project for state-funded osteointegrative prosthetics for patients with complex amputations. The project expands access to this method for individuals who cannot use traditional socket prosthetics due to chronic pain or deformities.
Pediatric anesthesiologist Stepan Pishak returned to Volyn Regional Children's Hospital after a year of service on the Pokrovsk front. During his service, he worked in medical evacuation and at a stabilization point as part of the 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade.
Cherkasy Regional Hospital received about five tonnes of medical equipment from the charity organization 'Netherlands for Ukraine'. The shipment includes five new electrosurgical devices intended for use during surgical procedures.
In Lviv, at the St. Nicholas Children's Hospital, surgeons successfully performed kidney surgery on an 8-year-old boy from Ternopil Oblast using a robotic system with artificial intelligence. The operation, conducted with the Senhance system, allowed for the removal of pathological tissues without incisions and blood loss.
The Ukrainian Red Cross has opened a barrier-free inclusive first aid training center in Kyiv. The center is designed for training instructors and trainers, as well as for developing modern teaching methods in the field of first aid.
A 34-year-old serviceman, Rusmat, received a Ukrainian ID card passport at the migration service in Korsun-Shevchenkivskyi. He was mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the beginning of 2026 and sustained an injury that resulted in the loss of a lower limb. Currently, he is undergoing rehabilitation and applied for the document during this period.
The national project 'Neopalimі' has started in Kropyvnytskyi, providing free treatment for scars and consequences of injuries for military personnel and civilians. The program also includes psychological, legal, and vocational support.
In the Rakhiv district, a 33-year-old woman gave birth to her seventh child in an ambulance. The delivery progressed rapidly, and the medics could not transport her to the hospital in time. The newborn girl weighed about 3 kg and scored 8-9 points on the Apgar scale.
Ukrainian Fashion Week is taking place in Kyiv from September 2 to 6, showcasing collections from 50 Ukrainian brands. A notable highlight was the participation of war veterans with amputations in the show by designer Juliya Kros, where adaptive outfits were created to meet the needs of those affected by injuries.
Surgeons in Vinnytsia successfully operated on a 64-year-old man with a giant heart aneurysm. The patient, who lived for nine months with the consequences of a heart attack, received help after being denied surgery at other clinics due to high operational risks. He was discharged home on the tenth day after the procedure.
