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S. Kyriakidou: The support of patients from Ukraine is crucial

Hospitals in 11 European countries have treated people who have left Ukraine and are in need of treatment.

According to a Commission statement, the EU has coordinated the evacuation of almost 200 people through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism in 11 European countries (Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Romania, Luxembourg, Belgium, Spain and Portugal) Poland, Slovakia, Moldova, but also Ukraine, for assistance in transporting patients in need of medical care.

“Supporting patients from Ukraine and reducing pressure on the healthcare systems of the frontline Member States is crucial.

“Almost 200 people in need of health and mental health care have been transferred,” said Health and Food Safety Commissioner Stella Kyriakidou in a Twitter post.

The effort is supported by the first rescEU medical evacuation aircraft to help transport Ukrainian patients. The plane is funded by the EU and hosted by Norway, a State party to the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. they have a greater need. ”

Source: ΑΠΕ-ΜΠΕ

Source: Capital

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