Mobile Medical Clinics: Bridging Healthcare Gaps in Ukraine
Mobile Medical Clinics: Bridging Healthcare Gaps in Ukraine
At the end of September 2023, three medical facilities from different parts of Ukraine received mobile clinics, aiming to improve medical access in areas close to conflict zones and sparsely populated rural regions.
The significant damage to healthcare facilities, the shortage of medical personnel due to labor and forced migration of doctors, the high number of internally displaced persons, and the relocation of healthcare institutions due to the consequences of Russia's military aggression against Ukraine—all of these factors have led to an increased need for various forms of mobile medical assistance, involving teams of doctors and nurses.
The global Rotarian community responded to a project initiated by Rotary Club Lviv International and continues to support it through a series of Rotary Global Grants titled "Mobile Emergency Clinics."
Three more trailers were transported to Kherson, Poltava, and Kyiv regions with the support of our Rotary E-Club of Ukraine and in the partnership with Rotary Club Reno. These healthcare institutions responded to Rotary's call to organize the provision of mobile medical assistance to their communities and neighboring territories, committing to their effective use.
The initial results of the effective use of mobile clinics are already visible in community pages and hospitals:
(KNP "Boryspil City CPMSD" logo with link https://www.facebook.com/boryspilpc)
KMP "Boryspil City Central Polyclinic Medical and Sanitary Unit"
(KNP "CPMSD Senchanska Village Council" logo with link https://www.facebook.com/groups/1286180951848693)
KMP "CPMSD Senchanska Village Council Medical and Sanitary Unit"
(KNP "Kherson Children's Regional Clinical Hospital" logo with link https://www.facebook.com/khersonchild)
KMP "Kherson Children's Regional Clinical Hospital" KHOR
The mobile clinic is equipped with autonomous power supply, water supply, conditioning (heating), and furnished with all necessary medical equipment and furniture. Now, thanks to it, we can reach remote communities without outpatient clinics and provide the entire range of medical services.
In addition to family doctors' visits, plans include visits from specialists such as surgeons, traumatologists, gynecologists, cardiologists, ultrasound diagnostics doctors, and even dentists, as the mobile clinic is equipped with a portable ultrasound machine and dental unit.
The range of specialists will expand over time considering the needs of the communities, thanks to the cooperation between primary and specialized medical care. The initiation of the "Mobile Emergency Clinics" project, determination of the clinics' equipment, and further scaling are coordinated with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.
Therefore, we invite Rotary clubs worldwide to continue the initiated initiative and support further global grants for the production and equipping of mobile clinics for Ukraine.
The appearance of these three mobile clinics became possible through the Rotary International Global Grant system, with financial and partnership participation from over 20(!) Rotary clubs of District 5190 (USA, states of California and Nevada).
District 5190 https://www.facebook.com/RotaryDistrict5190CANV
Rotary Club Reno
Rotary Club Amador Upcountry (Pioneer)
Rotary Club Auburn Gold Country
Rotary Club Bishop
Rotary Club Bishop Sunrise
Rotary Club Cameron Park
Rotary Club Cap City Passport
Rotary Club Carson City
Rotary Club Georgetown Divide
Rotary Club Grass Valley
Rotary Club Greenville
Rotary Club Mammoth Lakes
Rotary Club Nevada City
Rotary Club Quincy
Rotary Club Reno Centennial Sunset
Rotary Club Reno Central
Rotary Club Truckee
Rotary Club Yerington
Rotary Club Incline Village
Rotary Club Tahoe-Douglas
Rotary Club Tahoe-Incline
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