Mobile clinics save lives

Emergency Dental Care for Children

A local resident of the village of Kharkiv Region with her three children turned to us. Due to the recent Russian missile attacks in the region, there was no dentist available within an 80 km radius. It was a fortunate coincidence that our doctor happened to be a children’s dentist in civilian life, and was able to provide the children with the necessary emergency care.

Serving Under Difficulties

During the redeployment of the unit to the recently de-occupied Yampil in January 2023, we arrived in a town where the FAP (paramedic-midwifery center), school, and most of the houses were destroyed. There was no electricity, no civilian doctors, and the nearest hospital was 40 km away. Despite the harsh weather conditions (the temperature was -15 degrees), our medical clinic, equipped with an air heating system and generator, allowed us to quickly establish a medical center and provide quality medical care to both militarу and civilians.

Providing Aid During Raids

During raids (offensives), medical units are constantly on the move. In September 2022, while de-occupying the Kharkiv region (specifically Izyum), medical aid was provided to the wounded both in cars and in the open area. It was not possible to enter some premises, since the territory was not yet completely cleared of the enemy, that could be a threat to medical personnel. Having a trailer like this enabled us to swiftly establish a medical center (stabilization point) and deliver expert medical assistance to both injured military personnel and civilians.

Stories from the Front Line

I’ve seen days where the city trembles with the intensity of battle, gunfire echoing through the streets. Despite the risks, our mission is clear. Dental care might seem trivial amidst the chaos, but it’s a lifeline for those who remain. Our mobile clinic serves as a beacon of hope, offering vital treatment amidst the uncertainty. Each appointment is a race against time, with 10-15 patients attending before we must move, knowing staying too long invites danger.

Andrii Korsun, Director at Siversk Multidisciplinary
Hospital of Planned Treatment

Stories of Hope from Dergachiv region

As the family doctor in Prudianka village, I’ve witnessed the profound impact of conflict on our once-prosperous community. Where once 2000 souls thrived, now only 200 remain, refusing to abandon their homes despite the devastation. The dispensary, once a beacon of health, lies in ruins, a casualty of Russian aggression. The arrival of the mobile clinic offering not just medical care but a lifeline to those who have nowhere else to turn. In the face of adversity, it’s this sense of solidarity that sustains us, reminding us that even in our darkest hour, we are not alone.

Olexiy Misechko’s, General Practitioner of Family Medicine

A Doctor’s Testimony from Balaklia City

As a doctor at the Center for Primary Medical and Sanitary Aid in Balaklia City, I’ve seen the devastating impact of Russian war. For six months, we lived on the front lines, cut off from basic services like medical care.
During these most critical times, your mobile clinic saved lives. Despite the risks, we provided essential medical aid, offering not just treatment but also compassion and solidarity. For those who had lost everything, the clinic offered warmth, supplies, and the reassurance that they weren’t alone.

Marya Gliznutsa, Family Doctor