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Since 24 February, there has been continued deterioration with new parts of the country affected.
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Distribution of WHO supplied equipment continues with the supply of cold chain items (immunoglobulins, tocilizumab) and generators to the de-occupied territories. The distribution of generators has been initiated to Kyiv oblast which includes Borodianka, Bucha, Irpin, Ivankiv, Makariv, Vorzel. The remaining generators will be delivered to Kharkiv, Kyiv city and probably Chernihiv.
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154 reports of attacks on health care have been verified by WHO, resulting in 73 deaths and 52 injuries. Based on pre- war hospital visit data, an average of 175,000 patients were treated per month (data available for 77 of 100 health facilities attacked).
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The Ministry of Health and the European Commission are working together to evacuate wounded Ukrainians using the Luftwaffe of the German Armed forces. The ‘Flying Hospital’ - is serving both adults and children with severe injuries, burns and other diseases that are impossible to treat in Ukraine. The special medical flight covers the evacuation route between Lviv – Rzeszow – Cologne is equipped with six modules of intensive care including systems of artificial ventilation, control of circulatory functions and infusions, as well as a portable ultrasound machine. The facility can take up to 38 places for people with minor injuries or 56 places for the wounded and attended by 25 doctors and nurses. Link here.
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UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations Barbara Woodward made a corresponding statement at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine. UK has pledged almost £400 million in aid to Ukraine and will provide £220 million of humanitarian assistance to support countries receiving Ukrainian refugees. Link here.