Rachel Klemovitch, Assistant Editor03.28.24
Getinge has partnered with the Ministry of Health Ukraine to donate life-saving medical equipment including anesthesia machines and ventilators to help improve healthcare and the country’s resilience against the challenges of war. Getinge is currently preparing the donation for transport to Ukraine.
The equipment was previously used at Uppsala University Hospital in Sweden. The equipment has been restored and complemented to top condition by Getinge to ensure high-quality care for more years to come.
“An efficient healthcare system is crucial for Ukraine's future and stability. By having the ability to reuse and upgrade equipment, we can ensure the sustainability of products and contribute to saving lives in a war-torn Ukraine. This includes direct humanitarian support to areas where products are needed the most, and to a more long-term reconstruction of the Ukrainian healthcare system where people are fighting for their health and hope for the future,” said Getinge president and CEO, Mattias Perjos.
"International support and partnerships are what help keep our healthcare system resilient, especially during an ongoing full-scale war. Every day we face new challenges that require a quick and effective response. During this time, Russia damaged 1,535 medical facilities and completely destroyed another 201 facilities. These are outpatient clinics, hospitals, maternity hospitals etc. Ensuring access to medical care despite all enemy attacks is a priority for us. I am grateful to everyone who helps us in this: governments, private businesses, and international organizations. Your support is extremely important for Ukraine. It enables our doctors to continue working and saving lives," commented Viktor Liashko, Minister of Health of Ukraine.
Getinge and the Ministry of Health Ukraine have worked with the Embassy of Sweden in Kyiv and the Ukrainian Embassy in Stockholm to navigate logistical and administrative challenges so that the donation does the greatest good possible.
The equipment was previously used at Uppsala University Hospital in Sweden. The equipment has been restored and complemented to top condition by Getinge to ensure high-quality care for more years to come.
“An efficient healthcare system is crucial for Ukraine's future and stability. By having the ability to reuse and upgrade equipment, we can ensure the sustainability of products and contribute to saving lives in a war-torn Ukraine. This includes direct humanitarian support to areas where products are needed the most, and to a more long-term reconstruction of the Ukrainian healthcare system where people are fighting for their health and hope for the future,” said Getinge president and CEO, Mattias Perjos.
"International support and partnerships are what help keep our healthcare system resilient, especially during an ongoing full-scale war. Every day we face new challenges that require a quick and effective response. During this time, Russia damaged 1,535 medical facilities and completely destroyed another 201 facilities. These are outpatient clinics, hospitals, maternity hospitals etc. Ensuring access to medical care despite all enemy attacks is a priority for us. I am grateful to everyone who helps us in this: governments, private businesses, and international organizations. Your support is extremely important for Ukraine. It enables our doctors to continue working and saving lives," commented Viktor Liashko, Minister of Health of Ukraine.
Getinge and the Ministry of Health Ukraine have worked with the Embassy of Sweden in Kyiv and the Ukrainian Embassy in Stockholm to navigate logistical and administrative challenges so that the donation does the greatest good possible.