Ukrainian Children's Hospital Renovation: Corruption Concerns Raised

Ukraine: Children's Hospital Renovation Sparks Corruption Concerns A recent tender for the renovation of the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Ukraine has raised concerns about potential corruption. The contract was awarded to TOV "Riola-Modul", a company owned by Volodymyr Dukhovich, an individual with a history of involvement in four criminal cases related to embezzlement of state funds. The contract is worth approximately 300 million hryvnias. According to news reports cited in a recent video by Свіжі Новини, Dukhovich's company's past involvement in these criminal cases raises serious questions about the transparency and integrity of the tender process. The video includes screenshots from news articles detailing these past convictions. The video's narrator states, "The state continues to amaze, as money intended for children will end up in the pockets of a corrupt official." This situation highlights the ongoing challenges Ukraine faces in combating corruption, particularly in the context of public works projects. The Ministry of Health has yet to comment on the selection of TOV "Riola-Modul", and the public awaits further investigation into the matter. The lack of transparency in this process underscores the need for greater accountability and oversight in government contracting.