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The functions of the central MSEC were transferred to the Research Institute of Medical and Social Problems of Disability: what is expected
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The functions of the central MSEC were transferred to the Research Institute of Medical and Social Problems of Disability: what is expected
The Ukrainian State Research Institute of Medical and Social Problems of Disability in Dnipro now performs the functions of the central MSEC. The procedure for appealing against MSEC decisions remains unchanged, and cases will be automatically redirected.
Another drone attack on a military airfield in lipetsk reported
Eyewitnesses record a drone attack on the airfield in lipetsk.
MSEC employees face only the article on false declaration: can their assets be confiscated?
The NACP cannot confiscate the property of MSEC employees due to legal restrictions. Currently, they can only be held liable for false declarations.
Zelenskyy instructed to create a new format of the Rate: what will be the main priority
The President of Ukraine instructed to create a format for a technological center with a priority on UAVs to shoot down the “Shahed”. The DIU and the SBU were also tasked with intensifying their efforts to free civilians from captivity.
Zelenskyy announces public involvement in work on internal Victory Plan
The President held a meeting with the military and government officials to develop an internal Victory Plan. Representatives of civil society are expected to be involved in the work on the plan.
First audit of the Pension Fund reveals problems with identification and payments
The Accounting Chamber conducted the first historical audit of the Pension Fund according to international standards. The audit revealed problems with the identification of pensioners and an additional burden on the budget due to increased payments.
Government approves plan to counteract corruption and other offenses in the MSEC - Shmyhal
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a plan to fight corruption in medical and social expert commissions and set up a group to review their decisions. MSECs will be liquidated by the end of the year, and inspections will last three months.
Radutskyi: Draft law on reforming the Medicolegal Expert Commission should be registered in the Verkhovna Rada by November 1
The head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Health, Mykhailo Radutskyi, announced that the draft law on reforming the MSEC will be registered by November 1. The document envisages the complete liquidation of the MSEC from January 1, 2025.
Zelenskyy on Victory and Strengthening Plans: Together we will answer all the challenges of this year and next year
The President has instructed the members of the Security Council to develop an internal plan to strengthen Ukraine. The plan should provide answers to the challenges and include strengthening the front, rear, economy, and social protection.
People should not have to pay money for “assistance”: changes for the reform of the MSEC were discussed in the OP
The President's Office discussed legislative changes to reform the MSEC system. It is planned to completely eliminate the commissions by January 1, 2025, and to digitalize all disability determination processes.
Zelensky instructed the members of the Stavka to take up the Plan for Strengthening Ukraine: what it envisages
The President of Ukraine has instructed the members of the National Security Council to prepare parts of Ukraine's internal Strengthening Plan. The plan will cover the frontline, defense industry, economy, information sector, and other strategic sectors.
Crews and long-term energy solutions: Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Stavka
The meeting discussed preparations for the heating season in terms of security and recovery. The President instructed the preparation of parts of the Internal Strengthening Plan of Ukraine and gave instructions on winter preparations.
Russians are trying to enter Selydove: how and from where
The occupants are trying to capture Selydove from the northeastern and eastern outskirts, launching waves of infantry. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are holding back the enemy and preventing them from setting up firing positions in the city.
Zelensky on Stavka: most attention to difficult areas in Donetsk region
President Zelenskyy heard a report from Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi on the situation at the front and the kursk operation. Most attention was paid to the difficult areas in Donetsk region and the needs of the soldiers.
The Prosecutor General's Office has decided that Ruslan Kravchenko will be the new Prosecutor General - media
The Presidential Office has decided on a candidate for the new Prosecutor General to replace Andriy Kostin. According to sources, it may be Ruslan Kravchenko, the current head of the Kyiv State Administration.
The OP held a meeting on amendments to the legislation on the MSEC: main priorities
A meeting was held to discuss legislative changes to implement the Presidential Decree on the MSEC. The goal is to prevent abuse, simplify processes and ensure that violators are punished inevitably.
Head of the ARMA Duma “accidentally” hinted that the liquidation of the MSEC was her merit
Olena Duma, the head of ARMA, claimed to have contributed to the exposure of corruption in the MSEC in 2020. Experts have expressed doubts about the political independence of ARMA under her leadership.
About 3000 DPRK troops are already in Russia, they will be distributed to a number of educational institutions - South Korean intelligence
South Korean intelligence reports 3,000 DPRK troops already in Russia. In particular, a special operations unit. They are to be distributed to a number of military educational institutions in Russia. According to the NIS, another 10,000 DPRK troops are expected to arrive in Russia by the end of the year.
DPRK military is moving from the Far East into Russia - NSDC CDC
The National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center reports on the movement of North Korean troops from the Far East to the interior of Russia. Earlier, it was reported that Russia plans to use Koreans in Kursk and send 3,000 DPRK troops to Russia.
Can the leadership of the MSEC hold senior positions in the Ministry of Health?: Lyashko does not know yet
Health Minister Viktor Lyashko is considering legal aspects of the ban on the management of the Medical Expert Commission from holding senior positions in the Ministry of Health. This is due to the reform of the MSEC system and its planned liquidation by 2025.
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Members of the Belarusian House of Representatives set the date of the presidential election for January 26, 2025. Lukashenka said that the election date should be determined “thoughtfully.
Scandal and verification of MSEC decisions: can the military appeal against disability decisions now
Health Minister Viktor Lyashko said that the military can appeal against the decision of the Medical Expert Committee on disability. The Health Ministry plans to liquidate the MSEC by January 1, 2025, and accelerate the reform due to the revealed abuses.
SBGS does not rule out possible changes in border crossing for men with disabilities
The State Border Guard Service does not rule out possible changes to the border crossing procedure for men with disabilities. The decision is being considered in cooperation with the National Security and Defense Council and other bodies after the discovery of abuses with disability registration.
Health Minister Lyashko answers whether he is going to resign because of the MSEC scandal
Health Minister Viktor Lyashko has answered whether he is going to resign because of the MSEC scandal. The Health Minister noted that reforming the MSEC is more difficult than writing a letter of resignation.
Lyashko talks about the first dismissals of MSEC officials
The Minister of Health of Ukraine announced the dismissal of the heads of the MSEC and related institutions due to improper performance of duties. A new draft law on medical and social expertise is being developed.
Heads of the relevant department of the Ministry of Health responsible for coordinating the activities of the MSEC have been dismissed - Shmyhal
Prime Minister Shmyhal announced the dismissal of the leadership of the MSEC and the relevant department of the Ministry of Health. By the end of the year, the MSEC will be liquidated, a new European model will be introduced, and unreasonable decisions on disability will be reviewed.
There will be checks on the diagnoses of all officials, starting with top officials: Vereshchuk on fake disabilities
Deputy Head of the Prosecutor General's Office Iryna Vereshchuk announced that officials will be checked immediately for false disability diagnoses. The government has a month to amend the legislation on the MSEC.
Stefanchuk denies family ties to Khmelnytsky MSEC head Krupa
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk denied information about possible family ties to Tetyana Krupa, the detained head of the Khmelnytsky MSEC.
Zelensky on the MSEC scandal: there must be responsibility and personnel decisions in central government
President Zelenskyy called for personal responsibility and personnel decisions due to the violations at the MSEC. He emphasized the importance of digitalizing the disability determination process and a full audit of officials' pensions.
Zelensky on Lyashko and Zholnovych's reports at NSDC meeting on the forensic medical examination: very unconvincing
President Zelenskyy called the reports of the Ministers of Health and Social Policy on the violations of the MSEC unconvincing. He calls for the liquidation of the MSEC by the end of 2024 and the digitalization of the examination process.