Ukraine's Cancer Patients Left to Fund Own Treatment Amidst Critical Drug Shortage

Cancer patients in Ukraine are facing a critical shortage of life-saving medications due to insufficient government funding. According to the video, one in three cancer patients in the country is left without essential treatment, forcing them to cover the costs themselves. "People are forced to collect money to pay for even basic treatment," states the video's narrator. The video highlights the plight of children and soldiers affected by this crisis, demonstrating the widespread impact of the funding gap. The Ukrainian government is reportedly 30% short of the 8 billion hryvnias needed to address the shortage. This situation underscores the urgent need for increased funding and support for cancer patients in Ukraine.