A medical evacuation (medevac) program developed by Ukraine’s Ministry of Health with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), European Union partners, and other WHO Member States has helped over 5,000 patients access vital treatment abroad. The program was established in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has left many people in need of medical care that is not available in the country.
One of the beneficiaries of the program is 10-year-old Roman Oleksiv, who was injured in a missile attack on a clinic in Vinnytsia in 2022. Roman was able to receive specialist care in Germany, where he spent over 100 days in intensive care and underwent 35 operations. Despite the severity of his injuries, Roman has made a remarkable recovery and is now back in Ukraine, where he is continuing his rehabilitation.
The medevac program has been made possible through collaboration with various partners, including WHO, the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments, and other donors. The program has not only saved lives but also given hope to many patients and their families. Roman’s story is a testament to the importance of the medevac program and the impact it can have on people’s lives.
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