According to a study conducted by the sociological company Active Group in cooperation with the analytical center Experts Club, a significant number of Ukrainians have used medical laboratories over the past two years. In particular, private medical laboratories play an important role in the healthcare sector, as more and more people are turning to them for high-quality and fast medical services.
The top 10 most visited private medical laboratories in Ukraine are as follows:
1. Synevo – 39.5% of respondents said they had used the services of this laboratory. Synevo is the undisputed market leader, which can be explained by its wide network of laboratories across the country, modern equipment and high level of trust from the population. Synevo is known for its accessibility and a wide range of services that meet the needs of both ordinary citizens and medical professionals.
2. “Dila – 15.5% of respondents have visited this laboratory. “Dila also has a strong position in the market due to the high quality of its services, in particular the accuracy of analyzes and the speed of service. The laboratory is actively developing innovative diagnostic methods, which attracts consumers looking for modern medical solutions.
3. “Eskulab – 9.3% of Ukrainians choose this laboratory. “Eskulab has strengthened its position due to its regional coverage, especially in the western regions of Ukraine. An important factor in its popularity is the availability of services in remote locations, which makes the laboratory convenient for a large part of the population.
4. Invivo – 6.1% of respondents used the services of this laboratory. Invivo is known for its individual approach to each client, which contributes to its popularity among patients who value quality and comfort. An important aspect of success is a convenient system for obtaining results and high accuracy of analyzes.
5. “DniproLab – 4.8% of respondents chose this laboratory. Dneprolab has strong positions in the central and eastern regions of the country. The main factors that ensure its popularity are the promptness of results and affordable pricing.
6. “Median – 2.5% of visitors used the services of Median. This laboratory is known for the accuracy of its tests and the introduction of modern diagnostic methods. Despite its smaller scale compared to market leaders, Median offers high-quality services that attract patients who value professionalism.
7. “Medlab – 4.5% of respondents have used this laboratory. “Medlab provides quality service and modern facilities for patients, which makes it popular among those looking for reliable medical services at a reasonable price.
8. DNA Laboratory – 2.3% of respondents chose this laboratory. Its specialization in genetic research and diagnostics helps the laboratory to attract clients who need such specialized services.
9. “Unimed – 2.3% of visitors preferred Unimed. The laboratory attracts customers with its convenience and the ability to get results quickly and without queues. This provides a positive experience for patients who value comfort and time.
10. “New Diagnostics – 2% of respondents chose this laboratory. It specializes in accurate and fast tests, which makes it attractive to customers who need reliable diagnostics.
In general, the most visited laboratories are those that offer a wide range of services, modern equipment, and ensure high accuracy of results. At the same time, prices remain an important factor, as according to the survey, 69.8% of respondents said that the cost of services needs to be reduced, 31.8% – the accuracy of results, 15.2% – the speed of service, 12.5% – the conditions in the laboratory, 11.8% – the politeness of the staff. Competition between laboratories helps to improve the quality of service and reduce the cost of services, which has a positive impact on the overall healthcare market in Ukraine.
The survey was conducted in July by individual interviews. The survey involved 600 respondents.
According to Andriy Yeremenko, founder of Active Group research company, the increase in the number of private medical laboratories in Ukraine indicates a systematic increase in demand for their services. At the same time, competition between laboratories has a positive impact on the quality and cost of analysis.
He predicts that the market will continue to develop in the future, making it easier to open new laboratories and improve existing ones. This, in turn, will increase competition, which will further reduce prices and improve the quality of medical services.
For his part, Maksim Urakin, founder of the Experts Club information and analytical center, emphasized that the study confirms the trend of increasing demand for private medical laboratories among Ukrainians.
“The survey data indicate an increase in confidence in the private medical sector and its capabilities. At the same time, the high level of competition in the market encourages laboratories to innovate, improve diagnostic accuracy and customer service. This trend is a positive signal for all market participants, as improving the quality of medical services and making them accessible to more people contributes to the overall improvement of the health of the Ukrainian population,” the founder of Experts Club believes.
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Three energy-modernized preschools in Rivne for a total of 410 children have started operating, the project was funded by the European Union under a EUR1.56 million grant, the press service of the project manager, the Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO), reports.
The energy modernization was carried out for the buildings of the Rivne Special Child Educational and Rehabilitation Center, the Pahinets Center compensatory kindergarten and the 35th kindergarten, which are attended by a total of about 410 children, including IDPs and children with special needs.
“The European Union is pleased with the successful completion of the energy efficiency modernization project in Rivne, which has significantly improved the learning environment for local children, including IDPs and children with disabilities. This initiative reaffirms our unwavering commitment to helping vulnerable people in Ukraine, especially in these difficult times of war. The EU continues to support projects that strengthen the resilience and well-being of communities across Ukraine,” commented Josep Cornet, Head of the Reconstruction, Energy, Infrastructure and Environment Unit at the EU Delegation to Ukraine.
According to Viktor Shakirzyan, Secretary of Rivne City Council and Acting Mayor, these buildings had low energy efficiency and were in need of overhaul for a long time.
“Thanks to the modernization measures, we will be able to reduce costs from the community budget by reducing heat, electricity and water consumption. The work performed will also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which is part of our commitment to the NetZeroCities initiative to achieve climate neutrality by 2030,” he said.
The project “Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of Municipal Infrastructure in Rivne to Support the Urgent Needs of Internally Displaced Persons” was successfully implemented with the financial support of the European Union and implemented by the Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) under the NIP “EU Support for Urgent Housing Needs” program.
In total, the partnership between Rivne community and NEFCO has been going on for nine years, and four projects worth EUR 3 million 760 thousand have already been implemented. In particular, comprehensive thermal modernization of schools #26, #18 and #27, as well as kindergartens #14, #33 and #46, has been carried out to support the city’s transition to energy-efficient public buildings. Other measures implemented in educational institutions include the installation of eight new individual heating stations, replacement of kitchen equipment in 11 buildings, replacement of water tap nozzles in 13 buildings, and replacement of lighting fixtures with new LED lamps in 31 buildings.
NEFCO has also provided grant funding for the implementation of the project “Energy Efficiency of Public Buildings and Street Lighting in Rivne” under the Norway-Ukraine Energy Efficiency Initiative program. The grant funds will be used to insulate the facades of buildings, replace windows and entrance doors, and insulate roofs in pre-schools #7 and #57. Street lighting will also be modernized, including the replacement of lamps with energy-efficient ones, on the main and secondary streets of Rivne. The grant funds will also be used to install solar photovoltaic power plants on the roofs of three buildings of the Central City Hospital of the Rivne City Council, which need uninterrupted electricity supply.
Yom Kippur, the most important holiday of the Jewish calendar, will be celebrated by adherents of Judaism on Friday evening. It is believed that on this day, God decides what everyone’s fate will be in the coming year, hence the second name of the holiday – the Day of Judgment.
On Yom Kippur, one must observe a strict fast – refrain from eating and drinking water, refrain from washing, intimacy, lubricating the body with any means, and wearing leather shoes.
Unlike other fasts, Yom Kippur is observed even by pregnant and breastfeeding women, if their health is not in danger. In the event of a life-threatening situation, a person is exempted from fasting, but if his or her health allows it, he or she spends the day in prayer and repentance, just like all those who fast. Girls from the age of 12 and boys from the age of 13 also observe fasting, and younger children try to limit their sweets on this day. In addition, it is customary to give money to charity on the eve of the holiday.
In January-September 2024, the companies of the Naftogaz Group – JSC Ukrgasvydobuvannya and PJSC Ukrnafta – produced more than 11 billion cubic meters of commercial gas, which is 0.7 billion cubic meters more (about 7%) than in the same period in 2023, the group reported on its website.
“We continue to increase Ukrainian gas production. We are 2% higher than the planned production volumes. I am grateful to the teams for managing to achieve their goals even in the face of war. We will continue to support the trend of developing Ukraine’s energy independence,” said Oleksiy Chernyshov, Chairman of Naftogaz Group.
He noted that this heating season, as in the past, Naftogaz plans to provide the population of Ukraine and other categories of public service obligations exclusively with its own resources.
As reported with reference to Chernyshov, Naftogaz Group produces 43-44 million cubic meters of gas daily, with total daily production in Ukraine amounting to 53 million cubic meters (which is approximately 83% of the total).
Naftogaz’s consolidated quarterly report says that the group’s forecasted commercial gas production for 2024 is expected to reach 14.6 billion cubic meters. In February, Chernyshev said that the group’s goal for this year is to get closer to 15 bcm of production.
The state-owned stake of 100% of the authorized capital of United Mining and Chemical Company JSC was offered to be paid UAH 39 million more than the starting price of the privatization auction of the State Property Fund of Ukraine.
NADRA.INFO reports with reference to the data of the UBIZ.ua platform, accredited by Prozorro.Sale JSC.
The price offer of UAH 3,938,351,581 was received from Cemin Ukraine LLC, a member of the NEQSOL Holding group of Nasib Hasanov (Azerbaijan) (YouControl).
NEQSOL Holding in Ukraine is headed by Volodymyr Lavrenchuk. The group is a member of the EBA Subsoil Committee.
Cemin Ukraine was the only bidder to buy UMCC (Minutes).
“NEQSOL Holding has taken this step as a potential strategic investor, which, if recognized as the winner, plans to implement plans for modernization, development of new products using deep processing of raw materials and expansion in global markets along with fulfilling all privatization obligations covering social, environmental and technical aspects. Currently, NEQSOL Holding is waiting for the privatization process to be completed and its official results to be announced in accordance with the applicable procedures,” Volodymyr Lavrenchuk, Regional Director of NEQSOL Holding in Ukraine, told NADRA.INFO.
THE NEWS HAS BEEN UPDATED:
At 22:41 on Tuesday, 08.10.2024, the State Property Fund of Ukraine published an announcement on the redemption of UMCC shares on its Facebook page:
“The team of the State Property Fund of Ukraine held an online privatization auction for the sale of a state-owned stake of 100% of the authorized capital of United Mining and Chemical Company JSC. The purchase took place in the electronic system Prozorro.Sale.
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the buyer is obliged to maintain the main activities of the enterprise, invest at least UAH 400 million in technical re-equipment and modernization. It is also obliged to pay off wage and budget arrears and repay overdue accounts payable.
The privatization of this enterprise opens up new opportunities for the development of Ukraine’s titanium industry. Attracting private capital will help improve the technological level of production, expand export opportunities and create new jobs. This will be an important step towards increasing the competitiveness of the Ukrainian industry on the global stage.
We have witnessed an important event for the economic development of the country, as all proceeds from the sale will go to the state budget of Ukraine, thereby strengthening our defense capabilities in the fight against the aggressor,” the SPFU said in a statement.
If a decision is made to privatize the facility through a buyout, VAT will be charged on the price offered by the bidder (sale price) in accordance with the Tax Code of Ukraine.
As a reminder, the Government has approved the starting price of the company at UAH 3.9 billion with the buyer’s investment obligations of at least UAH 0.4 billion.
DIM.RIA, the in-house analytical center of the Ukrainian real estate marketplace, has summarized the market results for September. We have analyzed the supply, demand and prices for the purchase of primary and secondary housing, as well as for rent in different regions of Ukraine.
Primary market
Supply
In September, the number of new buildings with active sales departments remained at the same level – 77%. In September, two new buildings were commissioned in Lviv region and one in Kyiv region, with a total of 6 sections.
Prices.
The average price per square meter in dollar terms mostly increased by 1-6% in September, depending on the region. Compared to September 2024 to September 2023, new buildings in Kirovohrad, Volyn and Ivano-Frankivsk regions rose in price the most. The highest average cost of new housing remained in Kyiv at $1,349 per m².
Demand
In September, marketplace users were much more interested in apartments in new buildings compared to August. The largest increase in search queries occurred in Mykolaiv and Kirovohrad regions. At the same time, on a yearly scale, the revival of interest was observed only in Kyiv region, excluding the capital, and in Vinnytsia region.
Secondary market
Supply.
In September, there were fewer people willing to sell their own homes compared to August or year-on-year. Compared to September 2023, the number of housing offers increased only in Chernihiv, Volyn, Lviv, Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk and Chernivtsi regions.
Price
The price indicated by owners in their offers for the sale of real estate in September increased in almost every region, mostly by 5-6%. Kyiv region showed no changes, and in Kyiv analysts noted a slight decrease in price by 1%. At the same time, the capital remains the city with the most expensive housing: the average price for a one-bedroom apartment based on September offers is $84,935. However, there are cheaper and more expensive offers on the market: an average of $45,060 in the Desnianskyi district and $113,553 in the Pecherskyi district.
Demand.
Users were more active in searching for housing offers in the central and western regions of Ukraine: demand there increased by more than 20% in some cases. Despite the fact that the total number of search queries has been on the decline throughout the year, in most regions of Ukraine there are still 5-10, and sometimes 20 responses per property ad.
Rental market
Supply.
According to the analytical center DIM.RIA, Ukrainians began to publish fewer rental offers. The most significant decline in September was recorded in Kirovograd, Ivano-Frankivsk and Ternopil regions. Over the year, the number of offers increased most significantly in Volyn, Zakarpattia and Chernivtsi regions.
Price.
The most expensive location for renting an apartment remains Kyiv with an average price tag of UAH 18,203 for a one-bedroom apartment. The cost of housing in the capital has not changed over the past month, but over the past year, the increase was 18%. Over the year, the price of renting a one-bedroom apartment has increased the most in Zakarpattia, Zhytomyr and Rivne regions – by more than 60% compared to September 2023.
The most expensive district for rent in the capital was Pecherskyi with an average cost of living in a one-bedroom apartment of UAH 24,219 per month, the most budgetary – Desnianskyi with a price tag of UAH 10,852.
Demand
Year-on-year and month-on-month, users are looking for rental housing less, but traditionally there are much more responses per ad. In Kyiv, it is more than 6 responses for each ad added in September.
