On June 3, 2025, the pharmaceutical company Sanofi signed Memoranda of Understanding with the Private Higher Education Institution Dobrobut Academy and the Dobrobut Medical Network. The partnership aims to significantly improve patient access in Ukraine to innovative methods for the diagnosis and treatment of orphan diseases, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, and to improve the level of immunoprophylaxis.
In particular, the partners are joining forces within the Orphan Diseases Academy project, which aims to detect rare hereditary diseases at an early stage and provide comprehensive support to patients, including through free access to highly specialized laboratory diagnostics abroad.
Another important area of cooperation is the development of preventive and educational programs on diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, as well as the organization of training courses and workshops for medical professionals using modern methods and experts. This contributes to improving the professional level of doctors and introducing advanced technologies into medical practice.
Particular attention is paid to the introduction of digital solutions for patient monitoring and the active promotion of vaccination as a key tool for protecting public health, which contributes to strengthening immunoprophylaxis and increasing vaccination literacy.
“At a time when Ukraine’s healthcare system is facing unprecedented challenges, reliable partnerships are crucial. We are delighted that new partners are joining Sanofi’s educational initiatives – the Dobrobut medical network and the Dobrobut Academy, leading medical institutions that share our values of quality, accessibility, and trust. Working together on early diagnosis, training healthcare professionals, introducing innovative technologies, and strengthening immunoprophylaxis will expand the possibilities for helping patients and reinforce our common goal of providing Ukrainians with adequate support regardless of their circumstances,” said Olena Bushmina, Head of the Pharmaceutical Division at Sanofi in Ukraine.
“I am very pleased that two leading healthcare companies, Dobrobut and Sanofi, have signed a memorandum. After all, we are talking about concrete actions for the health of Ukrainians. Our cooperation will provide hundreds of patients with orphan, endocrinological, and cardiovascular diseases with access to the best modern diagnostics and necessary knowledge. I have no doubt that our joint efforts will bear fruit: a better quality of life and hope for those who need support, said Serhiy Orel, CEO of the Dobrobut medical network.
“At a time when every initiative can save lives, joining forces is not just important — it is vital. For the Dobrobut Academy, this partnership is not just about education. It is about hope for patients, new horizons for doctors, and the belief that even in the most difficult times, we can build a future together. We are proud to be part of this great cause,” said Nana Voitenko, rector of the Dobrobut Academy, professor, and doctor of biological sciences.
The cooperation agreement was signed at the Dobrobut Academy, a private higher education institution, with the participation of Olena Bushmina, Head of the Pharmaceutical Division at Sanofi Ukraine, Serhii Orla, CEO of the Dobrobut Medical Network, and Nana Voitenko, Rector of the Dobrobut Academy.
On June 3, 2025, Naftogaz Digital Technologies LLC and Transmagistral Insurance Company signed an agreement on voluntary medical insurance for employees.
According to the Prozorro electronic public procurement system, the contract amount is UAH 7.466 million. The term for the delivery of goods, performance of work, or provision of services is June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026.
Transmagistral, registered in 2003, specializes in providing services in the field of risk insurance.
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ADONIS is a network of private medical centers for adults and children. The ADONIS private clinic was founded over 25 years ago. Its network includes seven branches in Kyiv and the surrounding region, including a rehabilitation center and a stem cell laboratory. The clinic’s branches offer consultations in 65 medical fields. During the war, ADONIS branches with surgical departments provide quality medical care to military personnel and civilians.
Sales of new commercial vehicles (trucks and special-purpose vehicles) in Ukraine in May 2025 decreased by 15% compared to the same month in 2024, to 954 units, and by 3% (28 vehicles) compared to April 2025, according to UkrAvtoprom on its website.
According to the report, MAN took first place with 102 cars registered (a year ago it was third in the ranking with 92 units).
Second place went to last year’s May leader Renault (98 units compared to 305 units last year), and third place went to Peugeot with sales of 88 cars, which last year was in 11th place in the ranking with 35 cars.
The top five also included Citroen with 79 units (115 units in May 2024 and second place) and Mercedes-Benz with 75 units (38 units).
“Since the beginning of the year, 4,774 thousand new vehicles have been added to the Ukrainian fleet of trucks and special-purpose vehicles, which is 5% less than in the same period last year,” UkrAvtoprom reports.
As reported, in May 2024, the market for new commercial vehicles grew by 18% compared to May 2023, to 1,127 units.
In 2024, according to UkrAvtoProm, 12,900 new commercial vehicles were registered in Ukraine, which is 14% more than in 2023.
A new study has found that most parents and caregivers believe that families should protect children’s rights, but they lack a clear understanding of those rights and may sometimes violate them.
KYIV, 3 June 2025. Almost all parents and caregivers recognize their key role in protecting their children’s rights and helping them realize their rights, but more than a third admit that they sometimes violate these rights, according to a new UNICEF survey.
The findings, released to mark the start of International Month of Fatherhood, also show that 89% of parents surveyed do not have a clear understanding of what children’s rights are under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which outlines children’s civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights.
“The responses of parents in our survey show that they are determined to better protect their children’s rights and provide them with all the necessary support and care,” said Munir Mammadzade, UNICEF Representative in Ukraine. “At the same time, they are genuinely concerned about how their actions affect their children in such stressful times.”
The teenagers who participated in the survey indicated that their rights were most often violated through psychological or physical abuse, disregard for their opinions, or violations of their privacy.
“We must do everything possible to protect and ensure the rights of children everywhere, including at home,” said Daria Gerasymchuk, Advisor to the President of Ukraine on Children’s Rights and Child Rehabilitation. “Parents and caregivers are going through extremely difficult times and are trying to cope with the consequences of the war, so we are committed to doing everything we can to help them raise their children.”
Parents may sometimes violate their children’s rights, but 67% of adolescents aged 14 to 18 said they would turn to their parents for protection if their rights were violated, and another 24% consider teachers to be their second most important source of support.
“Parents are the main source of support for a child’s development and well-being, but it is difficult for them to cope on their own, especially in times of war,” said Mr Mammadzade. “A strong foundation for children’s rights is laid at home, but it must be reinforced by policies and services that help parents and caregivers to care for the next generation.”
Other key findings from the survey show that:
UNICEF is launching a campaign to strengthen knowledge about children’s rights and calls for children to be respected and empowered to defend their rights.
Notes for editors:
The digital survey, “Perceptions of children’s rights: knowledge, attitudes, and implementation experiences in Ukrainian families,” includes responses from 600 men and women aged 19 to 55 who have children, as well as 400 adolescents aged 14 to 18. The survey was conducted throughout Ukraine by Gradus Research.
The full report is available here.
Media contacts:
Tobi Fricker
Communications and Advocacy Officer
UNICEF Ukraine
Tel: +38-050-245-67-31
Email: tfricker@unicef.org
