Ukraine: Tenders have failed to go ahead, and no drugs have been procured

The country has failed to procure drugs for the treatment of antibiotic-resistant forms of tuberculosis this year, according to activists from patient organizations. Isoniazid, the main drug used to treat the disease, has not been procured so far as well. Meanwhile, Ukraine ranks second among European nations by number of highly drug-resistant tuberculosis patients, so the drugs situation can trigger further spread of the disease.