Ministry of Health: Over 6,000 Ukrainians affected by the war have received treatment abroad
A total of 6,095 Ukrainians affected by the war have received free treatment and rehabilitation abroad under the Medevac Ukraine programme. Ukrainians, the majority of whom are military personnel and veterans, have been accepted by 33 countries worldwide. The largest number of patients were treated in medical facilities in Germany (1,764), Latvia (762), Norway (460), Poland (453), and the Netherlands (441).
The programme was established in April 2022 in cooperation with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, the European Union, the World Health Organization, and the governments of European countries. Treatment abroad is free for patients – it is fully covered by the host country.
“The Medevac Ukraine programme is an example of effective international cooperation in medicine. Together with partners from the EU, WHO, and the governments of partner countries, we have established a clear algorithm and formed an efficient system of interaction across all links. Already, over 6,000 Ukrainians have received assistance in clinics in 33 countries. These include military personnel, veterans, children, and civilians affected by the war. We continue to develop the programme so that everyone in need of specialised treatment can receive it,” stated Minister of Health of Ukraine Viktor Liashko.
Ukrainian patients can receive both emergency and planned medical care abroad free of charge. The application to participate in the Medevac Ukraine programme is initiated by the treating doctor with the consent of the patient or their representatives. Eligibility criteria are available on the programme’s official website.
Upon receiving the patient’s documents, the Ministry of Health submits a request through a dedicated electronic system. European countries review it, consult with clinics, and decide on the possibility of admitting the patient for treatment. Transportation abroad is carried out by teams from regional centres for emergency medical care and disaster medicine, and within Europe – by teams from the host countries.