As a crush of Ukrainian refugees creates a larger humanitarian crisis in Europe, concerns are growing for their well-being.

The COVID-19 pandemic remains a big problem for Ukraine amid the conflict.

Just as the war began, COVID cases in the country were up 555 per cent, according to a UN report, with vaccination rates fairly low at just 36 per cent.

From the coronavirus to a slew of other diseases, Jamie Mauracher looks at the risks many people face before and after fleeing conflict.

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