One of the vehicles is currently serving at Kharkiv Regional Clinical Psychiatric Hospital

Last year, Help Ukraine Gothenburg (HUG) delivered life-saving vehicles to Ukraine to support healthcare providers working under extreme pressure. Today, we’re especially glad to receive updates that show how this support is being used in real life — and that our donations continue to serve patients long after delivery.

One of the vehicles is currently serving at Kharkiv Regional Clinical Psychiatric Hospital No. 3, providing essential care to the most vulnerable patients. The hospital provides inpatient psychiatric care across 12 adult wards and supports a large community of patients and medical staff in the Kharkiv region.

According to the hospital's director, Volodymyr Ryabko, the ambulance is now helping deliver palliative care to patients with mental and behavioral disorders, as well as transporting those with limited mobility who need urgent medical attention. The vehicle ensures that vulnerable patients can access the care they need, while also taking pressure off emergency services that are already working at full capacity.

Receiving such reports reminds us why this work matters. Every vehicle we send represents not just transportation, but hope, dignity, and access to essential healthcare for people facing unimaginable challenges.

We are grateful to everyone who has supported our mission and made donations like this possible. Together, we make a difference.

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