Author name: Tetiana Melnyk

Tetiana Melnyk
a valued healthcare journalist at Mister Blister, brings extensive medical expertise to her writing from her background as a practicing physician.

Tetiana Melnyk

A graduate of Vinnitsa National Medical University, Tetiana began her career working in hospitals and clinics across Kyiv. 

 

Her hands-on experience in medical research and patient care sparked a passion for communicating complex health topics clearly and accurately.

 

At Mister Blister, Tetiana specializes in healthcare journalism, conducting in-depth interviews with medical authorities and providing insightful analysis on legal and regulatory changes impacting Ukraine's healthcare sector. Her unique perspective as a former doctor allows her to examine health issues through a critical, knowledgeable lens.

 

Based just outside Kyiv, Tetiana balances her professional writing with a love for nature and rural living. Caring for her chickens and rabbits grounds her work, adding depth and authenticity to her coverage of healthcare matters affecting local communities.

 

Tetiana's contributions are vital to Mister Blister's mission of delivering accurate, well-researched journalism on healthcare and medicine in Ukraine.

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Rethinking Pain Management for Ukrainian Veterans: Lessons from the Crisis in the United States

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Ukraine’s Top Medical Promotion Companies in 2024

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New Ukrainian Law Regulates Off-Label Use of Medicines

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Famous obstetrician-gynecologist Lyudmyla Shupenyuk: “I am always on the side of women”

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Ukrainian Pharmaceutical Distributors Accused of Artificially Inflating Medicine Prices

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