Number of non-surgical hospitalizations in Ukraine on the rise - dpty health minister
The number of hospitalizations not related to surgical intervention is rising in Ukraine, Deputy Health Minister Yevhen Honchar said.
Ukraine is experiencing a surge in non-surgical hospitalizations, according to Deputy Health Minister Yevhen Honchar. He noted that such hospitalizations have become more prevalent, accounting for over half of all cases and half of all bed-days. In 2021, there were approximately 2.8 million non-surgical hospitalizations, a number that has now surpassed 4 million.
These hospitalizations, which do not involve surgical procedures, may be related to individuals wounded or affected by the war, but Honchar acknowledged the lack of precise data due to coding inconsistencies. Honchar also explained that some individuals are hospitalized due to the inability to receive medical care safely and effectively on an outpatient basis, which can be categorized as hospitalization for social reasons.
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