Lithuania Responds to Ukraine's Request: Humanitarian Aid to Be Provided from Medical Emergency Reserves
In response to a request from Ukraine, Lithuania is providing humanitarian aid to two Ukrainian hospitals. Medicines and medical supplies worth more than €84,000 will be transferred to them from the State Medical Supplies Reserve. The Government approved the Ministry of Health's proposal today.
"Ukrainian healthcare professionals are working under extremely difficult conditions, and it is vital that we help them and their patients in every way we can. We are responding to Ukraine's needs by providing supplies that will be used to treat patients and ensure essential medical care. This is not only practical support for hospitals, but also a sign of our solidarity with the people of Ukraine," says Minister of Health Linas Kukuraitis.
A range of medicines needed for patient treatment and the provision of emergency medical care will be delivered to Ukrainian hospitals. The shipment will include antibiotics and other medicines for treating infections, painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, medicines to support cardiovascular function, as well as anaesthetics, muscle relaxants, intravenous solutions and other essential medicinal products.
Medical equipment and supplies to support patient monitoring and the maintenance of vital functions will also be provided. These include blood gas, acid-base balance and electrolyte analysers, electrocardiographs, medical suction devices, central venous catheters, laryngeal masks and disinfectants.
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Lithuania has been supporting the strengthening of Ukraine's healthcare system in various ways, responding to the needs of medical institutions and providing humanitarian assistance. The transfer of medical supplies is one of the ongoing forms of this support, helping Ukrainian healthcare professionals continue their work and care for patients under the difficult conditions of war.