The war has led to a jump in tuberculosis (TB) cases in central Ukraine, while reported cases have sharply declined in conflict-affected eastern territories—an apparent paradox likely driven by population displacement and gaps in disease surveillance, according to a study conducted by scientists from Juntendo University's Faculty of Medicine.
Wartime conditions drive tuberculosis surge in central Ukraine and apparent decline in east, researchers find
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URN Daily: Ukraine seeks delay in EU carbon border tax. Riley Risk urges contingency planning for clients in east as fighting intensifies.
Today's Contents Reporter's Notepad: * Riley Risk recommends companies in east prepare contingency plans amid heavy fighting, possible Ukrainian territory loss Just The Facts: * Ukraine to ask EU to delay introducing carbon border tax, trade envoy says * Ukraine's finance minister discusses reconstruction opportunities with Canadian
May 22 Intelligence Summary: Riley Risks recommends clients in east Ukraine accelerate contingency planning
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Ukraine to ask EU to delay introducing carbon border tax, trade envoy says
Ukraine's Economy Ministry is preparing an official request to the European Commission to start formal talks on postponing the introduction of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for the war-torn country, The Odessa Journal reported on Wednesday, citing Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Economy and Trade Representative