With the financial contribution of Greece, amounting to 1,000,000 euros, the World Health Organization (WHO) is implementing a critical programme to support hospital units and emergency services in the Odesa region of Ukraine. This initiative aims to address the immediate needs of a health system under severe pressure due to ongoing military conflict, large numbers of displaced people, and extensive damage to local infrastructure.
The Greek contribution is directed to two key hospital units that play complementary roles in the regional referral system. On the one hand, the Odesa Clinical Hospital of the Southern Region in Odesa City is being strengthened in intensive care and anaesthesiology. The procurement of 3 specialized anaesthesia workstations, 6 ICU ventilators, 15 multi-parameter monitors, 15 dedicated beds, and 2 ultrasound systems increases the hospital’s capacity to manage severely injured patients and emergency surgical cases from across southern Ukraine.
On the other hand, the Central District Hospital of the Safianivka Rural Council in the Izmail region is receiving modern equipment to restore its diagnostic services, which were severely damaged by air strikes in the spring of 2026. The provision of 2 ultrasound systems (1 stationary and 1 portable), 1 blood gas and electrolyte analyser, 1 diagnostic spirometer, and a 12-channel ECG machine allows for timely diagnosis and care for residents of the Danube sub-region, reducing unnecessary transfers to distant hospitals.
Project implementation is progressing satisfactorily, with 55.4% of the total budget (554,348 euros) already spent or committed, while procurement, delivery, installation, and staff training processes are fully underway. Despite operational risks and attacks on supply chains in the region, equipment funded by Greek aid remains safe and is being delivered directly to health facilities.
Beyond equipment procurement, the intervention includes training healthcare staff in trauma and emergency management, as well as developing hospital emergency response plans. At the same time, integration with energy autonomy infrastructure ensures that equipment remains operational even during power outages. The World Health Organization expresses its gratitude to the Government of Greece for its continued solidarity and strategic support for the people of Ukraine.