On the Day of Medical Workers of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with combat and civilian medical workers at one of the healthcare centers under the Ministry of Internal Affairs and presented them with state awards.
“I want to congratulate all our doctors, nurses, and everyone who has dedicated their life to an incredibly important mission — to treat and save. To treat and save our Ukrainians, to assist with rehabilitation, and most importantly, to support our warriors today,” the President noted.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that even under very dangerous conditions near the frontlines and in border areas, our people continue to receive medical care.
According to the Head of State, the work of everyone involved in developing Ukraine’s rehabilitation system and recovery after injuries is extremely important.
“This includes state institutions, many municipal facilities, many private institutions, and numerous initiatives within our society. There are teams providing professional, evidence-based, systematic rehabilitation,” the President stressed.
He thanked Ukrainian medical workers for their efforts and called to remember all doctors, nurses, and combat medics who have been killed as a result of Russian strikes. Their memory was honored with a moment of silence.
The Head of State awarded military and civilian medical workers with orders and medals and bestowed the honorary titles of “Honored Doctor of Ukraine” and “Honored Healthcare Worker of Ukraine.”
The awards were given to combat medics who evacuate wounded warriors from the battlefield and provide first aid under tough conditions, as well as civilian medical workers who, since the first days of the full-scale Russian invasion, have been helping the injured, continuing to work in frontline regions and organizing medical services.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy was briefed on the specifics of the medical unit’s activities, which ensures assistance to wounded warriors. The facility offers a full cycle of treatment and rehabilitation, including medical and psychological support.
The President inspected the functioning of the day hospital department, wards, the operating unit, as well as the endoscopy, radiology, fluorography, and ultrasound diagnostic rooms.
In addition, representatives of the medical center showed specialized vehicles used for evacuation and medical assistance in combat conditions. These include emergency medical service vehicles, the Novator-2C armored vehicle designed for the evacuation of wounded from the battlefield, and a mobile surgical complex enabling stabilization procedures directly in the combat zone.
