With a continuing number of cases of Wuhan virus – some 7,711 in China there is obviously continued concern about the spread of virus, although to date very few cases have been diagnosed in Europe and none in the countries where AMC Clinics operate – Ukraine, Georgia and Kazakhstan.

In this edition of our magazine we are focusing on the problems of obesity and diabetes. Obesity or being overweight is perhaps the biggest Public Health problem that the western world faces today and in terms of health economics is a huge challenge to any country but particularly to those that have a low health care budget. In particular Ukraine has a high prevalence of obesity and diabetes probably related to historically high carbohydrate and sugar intakes.

Turkey is a popular meat that boasts high-quality protein, B vitamins, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus. It may support various aspects of health, including muscle growth and maintenance, due to its rich supply of nutrients.

In honour of Diabetes Awareness Month, American Medical Centers Kyiv is pleased to offer Diabetes Check-ups for a very special price. Comprehensive Plan includes personalized risk assessment and prevention recommendations for patients and families who may be at an increased risk of developing type 2 Diabetes due to genetic factors.

Flu Season 2019-2020. What viruses will the 2019-2020 flu vaccines protect against? There are many different flu viruses and they are constantly changing. Flu vaccines protect against the three or four viruses (depending on the vaccine) that research suggests will be most common. For 2019-2020, trivalent (three-component) vaccines are recommended to contain: