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Cholera outbreak: A new health concern in war-torn Ukraine
The areas in Ukraine suffering from water and sanitation infrastructure damage are at risk of a potential cholera outbreak, the World Health Organisation warned on Tuesday (17 May), adding it was already deploying cholera kits on the ground.
MEPs ask that frozen Russian billions be used to rebuild and arm Ukraine
Seventy-three MEPs have called for $300 billion in seized Russian funds and assets to fund the Ukrainian military and the country's reconstruction in a letter sent to EU chief diplomat Josep Borrell.
Germany still not affected by Russia-linked cyberattacks
Germany has not been affected by cyberattacks that can be traced back to Russia, the government has confirmed, despite other EU countries experiencing a sharp increase. However, this may be due to how Germany defines such attacks. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Ukrainians face rape, trafficking risk while those in Poland cannot access abortion
Ukrainian women fleeing the war are at risk of sexual violence, rape, and trafficking and those who are pregnant as a result cannot get an abortion in Poland due to one of Europe's strictest anti-abortion laws.
EU is urged to ensure high standards of HIV treatment for Ukrainian refugees
European countries have been asked to ensure "high standards" of HIV prevention, treatment and care for Ukrainians fleeing the war as the situation for HIV patients in Ukraine remains "desperate".
Tuberculosis patients in Ukraine at risk, some refugee groups to be tested
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put tuberculosis (TB) patients inside the country at high risk due to the lack of access to treatment, while countries receiving refugees have been advised to screen and test certain groups.
Russian oil should be included in sixth EU sanction package says Zelenskyy
With the ink on the fifth package of sanctions against Russia barely dry, the EU must include oil in the sixth package, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said while addressing Lithuanian lawmakers on Tuesday (12 April).
WHO: We are seeing the worst case scenario in Ukraine
The WHO warned that people in Ukraine "are going to start dying from common causes", due to the lack of access to medical care and humanitarian aid, adding that they are now preparing healthcare workers for treating chemical attacks.
EU to step up human trafficking prevention for Ukrainian refugees
Since the start of the Russian invasion, over 4 million people have fled Ukraine. Despite countries welcoming refugees, people fleeing the war are at risk of falling prey to human traffickers.
Red Cross humanitarian aid cannot reach Ukrainian cities where hostilities continue
Reaching those in need remains the biggest challenge for the Ukrainian Red Cross, especially in frontline places like Mariupol, where dozens of attempts have failed to bring in humanitarian aid.
How European reference networks help Ukrainian patients
European reference networks (ERNs) have started sharing their knowledge to help more than two million Ukrainian patients suffering from rare diseases, with one expert describing the condition of those still in the country as "catastrophic".
Choosing additional COVID shots for Ukrainians treated with Covishield or CoronaVac
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, countries receiving Ukrainian refugees are encouraged to ensure available vaccination. Of the six vaccines authorised in Ukraine, two are not authorised by the EU drugs agency, and the World Health Organisation says mix and match technology needs to be used in these cases.
COVID travel restrictions are eased for Ukrainians
For millions of Ukrainians fleeing from the war, EU countries are lifting COVID-19 travel restrictions. However, the ECDC and WHO Europe continue to highlight the importance of ensuring vaccination coverage among refugees in host countries.
EU healthcare systems adjusting to arrival of 2.5m Ukrainian refugees
The EU's healthcare systems, already stretched from the COVID-19 pandemic, are adjusting to deal with the huge influx of new arrivals from Ukraine - numbered over 2.5 million, as of Friday (11 March).
CoFoE: citizens ask adapting legislation to digitalisation, future pandemics, and wars
Preparing schools for pandemics and wars, fighting cybercrime and disinformation, and getting society accustomed to digitalisation are some of the approved suggestions from the Council of the Future of Europe (CoFoE) meeting at the end of February in Dublin.
Ukrainian cyber-activism could backfire, expert warns
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has brought an unprecedented level of cyberactivism, though attacks seem to contribute little to strategic objectives and could even have negative effects. EURACTIV Germany reports.
EU announces funding sources to support fleeing Ukrainians
The European Commission adopted on Tuesday (8 March) a proposal for Cohesion's Action for Refugees in Europe (CARE) that allows EU countries and regions to provide emergency support to people fleeing from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
UNICEF launches €400 million appeal to help Ukrainian civilians, children
The UN's Children's Fund UNICEF estimates that it will need €400 million over the next three months to help civilians, especially children, in Ukraine, though its teams continue to face logistical problems delivering aid to the field. EURACTIV France reports.
One million refugees left Ukraine, UN raises $1.5 billion
Following seven days of the war in Ukraine, one million refugees have fled to neighbouring countries and to help those fleeing and staying, $1.5 billion was pledged for humanitarian support on Tuesday (1 March).
Health brief: Directing EU’s aid to Ukraine
When Russia launched its large-scale military invasion of Ukraine, the international scene drastically changed. And pushed Ukraine into a new humanitarian crisis.
YouTube blocks access to Russian state-controlled media amid EU states’ call for action
YouTube on Tuesday (1 March) blocked accounts connected to Russian state-controlled RT and Sputnik and removed thousands of videos following calls to curb the spread of pro-Kremlin propaganda on social media after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
French candidates condemn Russia as Macron speaks of European ‘unity’
French politicians, including all candidates in the presidential race, unanimously condemned Russia's military strike against Ukraine on Thursday (24 February). President Emmanuel Macron said that Europe will respond "in unity" to Russia’s “act of war”. EURACTIV France reports.
French MPs: Diplomacy, military slow to address climate change as driver of armed conflict
Diplomats and armed forces have been slow to address the security consequences of climate change, a French parliament fact-finding mission concluded on Wednesday (27 January). EURACTIV France reports.