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For nine months, our mobile clinic team has been working to improve access to medical services in the frontline Kramatorsk community. Remote areas, where medical infrastructure has been partially destroyed, gained access to timely medical care thanks to two mobile medical units, which have become almost the only way to receive necessary assistance.
Summary of Mobile Clinics' Work
During this period:
- 5,177 patients were examined, including:
- 3,938 first-time visits,
- 1,239 follow-up visits.
- 770 patients received referrals for secondary medical care.
- Special attention was given to vulnerable groups:
- 496 people with disabilities received necessary assistance,
- 704 individuals who had not visited a doctor for over a year underwent medical examinations.
In addition to providing medical services, our team of doctors and nurses continuously improved their skills. We conducted 13 training sessions, including team-building activities, totaling over 100 hours of training. These efforts enabled our mobile teams to work even more effectively, even in the most challenging conditions.
Research and Methodological Recommendations
One of our key achievements was the development of:
- A study titled "Models of Mobile Medical Teams in Ukraine under Military Aggression".
- A guidebook titled "Methodological Recommendations for Healthcare Institutions on Organizing Mobile Medical Teams".
These documents can serve as essential guidelines for communities planning to implement mobile medical services, understanding their necessity in crisis situations.
The Future of Mobile Clinics
Mobile clinics are not just about addressing medical issues here and now. They represent an important step toward building a resilient healthcare system, even in frontline regions.
We thank everyone who contributed to this important project!
This initiative is implemented as part of the "Ensuring Access to Essential Medical Assistance in Eastern Ukraine" project, supported by the humanitarian organization CARE Ukraine.
