TNMU Organized a Training and Practical Conference “Modern Aspects of the Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Lyme Borreliosis”

The off-site training and practical conference “Modern Aspects of the Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Lyme Borreliosis” took place on April 24, 2025, at Zbarazh Central Hospital (Ternopil region).

The participants were welcomed by Olha Yarmolenko, Director of the Department of Health of the Ternopil Regional Military Administration; Professor Stepan Zaporozhan, Vice-Rector for Scientific, Educational, and Clinical Work; and Hryhorii Chepil, Director of Zbarazh Central Hospital.

The forum was also addressed by Mykhailo Andreichyn, Honored Scientist and Technician of Ukraine, Academician of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Dermatology, and Venereology. He emphasized the importance of the topic and presented a report “The Problems of Tick-Borne Infections in Ukraine and Worldwide.”

Oksana Chaichuk, Director of the Ternopil Regional Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, delivered a presentation on “Epidemiological Aspects of Lyme Borreliosis and Other Infections in Ternopil Region.”

Professor Mariia Shkilna from the Department of Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Dermatology, and Venereology discussed the relevance of tick-borne infections for forestry workers.

Professor Svitlana Smyian, Head of the Department of Internal Medicine No. 2, gave a presentation on “Rheumatologic Masks of Lyme Disease.”

Professor Vasyl Kopcha from the Department of Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Dermatology, and Venereology presented in detail on the “Neurological Masks of Lyme Disease.”

Olena Herasymenko, Chief Freelance Infectious Disease Specialist of the Department of Health of the Ternopil Regional Military Administration, spoke about the clinical and diagnostic aspects of Lyme disease.

Finally, Professor Mariia Shkilna introduced the participants to the “Lyme Disease” (2024) medical care standard.