Supporting communities in documenting experiences and solutions
Ukrainian state and non-governmental organisations and communities continue to provide crucial services for vulnerable populations in Ukraine, despite Russia’s invasion. Alongside ongoing public health challenges, huge new needs have emerged due to the war that has killed and displaced millions, disrupted supply routes, and destroyed social and medical infrastructure. OAT provision in Kharkiv, shelters for displaced people in Lviv and Krivyi Rih, TB screening in Nikopol, and mobile medical services in de-occupied frontline Kherson oblast are some of the experiences documented in a series of case studies by APH.
The studies, based on site visits and in-depth interviews, examine how organisations and services have adapted to working in both high and lower intensity conflict sites. A unique project in Warsaw, Poland helping Ukrainian refugees access medical and social services abroad is also documented. The experiences of Ukrainian medics, social workers, volunteers and project clients offer valuable lessons for planning and implementation of care provision in emergency environments, and provide a testament to their dedication, courage and innovation.