A long-term care system for the elderly to be introduced in all Russian regions by the end of 2023   22.06.2023   This initiative was announced by a Federation Council senator at a round-table event held on 22 June. The programme is now operating in 34 Russian regions.   Elena Bibikova, Deputy Chair of the …

Early success in health system recovery in Ukraine, new WHO report highlights 21 June 2023 Published by WHO Ukraine The Ukraine Recovery Conference in London heard details of 4 case studies from WHO demonstrating how health stakeholders are undertaking efforts to recover and resume their operations on the ground in the country. In a new …

By Katerina Sergatskova on June 20, 2023 KENNAN INSTITUTE The June 6 destruction of the Kakhovka dam by the Russian occupiers was a catastrophe not only for Ukraine but for the entire Eurasian region. What are the consequences of one of the worst human-caused disasters of our time for the region’s residents and the environment? Tracking the Path of the …

Human Impact Assessment reveals stark consequences of war on Ukrainian society A comprehensive UNDP-led report takes a deep dive into Ukraine’s Humanitarian Crisis JUNE 19, 2023 Illustration: Pavlo Reznikov / UNDP in Ukraine Kyiv, 19 June 2023 – The United Nations in Ukraine today released its Human Impact Assessment (HIA), providing comprehensive insights into the effects …

Aftermath of Kakhovka HPP explosion: 30% of water samples in three regions do not meet the standards Published by Ukrainska Pravda OLEKSANDR SHUMILIN — MONDAY, 19 JUNE 2023 PHOTO: MYKOLAIV PRAVDA Over 30% of the water samples taken in reservoirs of Kherson, Odesa, and Mykolaiv oblasts do not meet hygienic standards. Source: Ministry of Health …

The Eighth Public Chamber of the Russian Federation now established   16.06.2023   Following a competitive selection process, CSO representation on the Federation’s Public Chamber is now more than 50%.   This year’s selection covered 14 areas of public activity. Successful candidates were chosen by a vote of the membership of the new (eighth) Public …

New WHO report outlines concrete steps to make health care more accessible for people in Ukraine 15 June 2023 News release by WHO Around 2.5 million households in Ukraine experienced catastrophic health spending in 2021. This represents nearly 1 in 5 households – a share that is higher than in many other countries in the …

Over the years, the country has seen surging demand from foreign clients seeking surrogacy services. Published by Eurasianet by Nini Gabritchidze Jun 13, 2023 Many Georgian women are bombarded with ads and unsolicited text messages inviting them to be surrogate mothers for pay (collage by Nini Gabritchidze) The Georgian authorities say they are prohibiting surrogacy …

New law introduced to humanise the prison system   13.06.2023   Vladimir Putin has signed a law to humanise Russia’s penal system which has been published on the Government’s legal information website. Vasily Piskarev, Chair of the State Duma Security and Anti-Corruption Committee, said that it was necessary to improve the conditions of those held …

New online platform to help people recovering from Covid-19 created in Russia   13.06.2023   Doctors and rehab specialists led by Denis Protsenko, head physician at Kommunarka hospital, have developed a comprehensive online course of treatment for those who have contracted Covid-19 and other severe viral infections.   Users will be able to devise their …