Over 6400 Ukrainians receive life-saving treatment abroad through medical evacuations
Published on March 3, 2026.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Health has implemented a medical evacuation programme, led by the European Union and partner governments, in close cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO). The programme provides access to specialized treatment abroad for Ukrainians who require medical care that is unavailable or limited due to the war. Patients requiring trauma treatment, oncology services, burn care, rehabilitation and prosthetic support have been able to access life-saving services abroad. The programme, which began as a rapid response to emergency needs brought on by the war, has evolved into a sustainable system. As of early 2026, over 6400 Ukrainian patients have received free, high-quality medical care under the programme in health facilities across 33 countries. Nearly 4000 patients have returned to Ukraine and continue to receive care within the national health system.
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