U.S., UK Docs, Nurses Bring Medicine, Equipment To Ukraine

A team of US and UK-based doctors and nurses have begun a tour of medical facilities in Lviv, offering help and advice to Ukrainian doctors during the Russian invasion.

Photo Insert: The team of nine brought in aid and medical equipment in 167 bags, including ventilators, ultrasound machines, and gas masks, worth about $500,000.

The team of nine brought in aid and medical equipment in 167 bags, including ventilators, ultrasound machines, and gas masks, worth about $500,000, said Zaher Sahloul, a Chicago-based doctor, the Associated Press (AP) reported on Mar. 11, 2022.

“There is huge shortage of medical supplies and equipment, especially for trauma, and medication for chronic diseases,” he said.

“It looks like the healthcare system is about to collapse because of the impact of the war, the huge displacement of the population, and the large number of injured people in many areas in Ukraine.”

Sahloul is a native of Syria and has visited that war-stricken country several times, working with volunteers and medical staff to establish or restore health services in opposition-held areas heavily bombed by the Russian air force over the years.

In Stockholm, Swedish policemen are donating helmets, flak jackets, binoculars, and drones to Ukraine.

Swedish Justice Minister Morgan Johansson said Friday that Ukraine police had requested the material via the European police agency Europol, which has 27 member countries.

The Scandinavian country will donate 367 flak jackets, 94 bulletproof helmets, 62 pairs of binoculars, and five drones. Sweden is also sending 3,400 items of protective clothing. All the equipment was either to be thrown away or was not in use but it is in working order, Johansson said.

WEEKLY FEATURE : MVP Group Keeps Lights On During Pandemic