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\u2622\ufe0f Chornobyl is not just a thing of the past. It is a challenge we face today<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f On April 21, a press conference was held at the Ukrainian National News Agency \u201cUkrinform\u201d with the participation of the President of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, Vasyl Lazoryshynets<\/strong>, Academician of the NAMS and the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, members of the Presidium of the NAMS of Ukraine, as well as heads of NAMS institutes directly involved in studying the consequences of the Chornobyl disaster, and media representatives on the topic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c40 Years Since the Chornobyl Disaster: Consequences, Challenges, Threats.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccdDuring the discussion, participants recalled the events of 1986, outlined the key challenges facing the healthcare system today, and emphasized the main point:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

radiation is an invisible risk factor whose consequences manifest over years and affect multiple generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u26a1\ufe0fExperts emphasized that research continues today. Ukrainian scientists are continuing to study the long-term medical consequences of the disaster and to develop approaches to treating and supporting people who were affected or involved in the cleanup efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfa6 Journalists had the opportunity to ask questions and receive expert commentary directly from the heads of institutions and scientists who have been working on this topic for many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 A continuation of this important professional dialogue lies ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 On April 25\u201326, Kyiv will host the International Scientific and Practical Conference
\u201c40 Years Since the Chornobyl Disaster: Consequences, Challenges, Threats\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 We invite you to join the event in person or online and become part of the dialogue shaping the modern vision of safety, medicine, and responsibility toward the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Registration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/forms.gle\/furDatNKrh2XanFVA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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