Ukraine Legalizes Medical Cannabis for War Trauma and Cancer Treatment

President Zelensky signs a landmark bill, marking a significant shift in Ukraine's approach to medical treatment amid ongoing conflict.

President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bill legalizing medical cannabis in Ukraine, aimed at treating conditions such as cancer and PTSD.
The law was passed by the Ukrainian parliament in December and officially signed on February 13, 2024, after overcoming political obstacles.
The legalization is expected to benefit millions, including military veterans, by providing access to treatments for chronic pain, mental health issues, and cancer.
Cannabis-based medicines could be prescribed for a range of conditions, with the first products expected to be available by the end of 2024.
The move is part of a broader effort to address the mental and physical health crisis exacerbated by the ongoing war with Russia.