The conclusion is:
There is still a need for doctors and health workers (optimally fluent in Ukrainian or Russian languages) at the border, especially to test incoming refugees for COVID, as well as to treat minor injuries, burns, or to treat symptoms of chronic diseases such as diabetes or epilepsy. Today, with only women, children and the elderly crossing the border, with long waits and tough journeys (up to several days), there is a real danger that the health of those arriving will continue to deteriorate.
During our visit, we also contacted our partner network of PREVENTION clinics in Uzhgorod to learn first-hand about the situation on the other side of the border. Paradoxically, the last time the polyclinic was visited was three weeks ago, and at that time it was an ultra-modern medical facility. Today, unfortunately, their stockpiles of medicines and supplies will last them only a few days without outside help. Therefore, as an association, we decided to help this particular network of clinics, which today receives and treats a huge number of refugees coming from war zones.
Here is just a basic list of what they urgently need and what we are trying to provide to them:
• antibiotics,
• anaesthetics,
• medical tourniquets,
• antipyretic,
• absorbents,
• dehydrates,
• anticovid remedies,
• covid tests,
• covid protection for doctors,
• dressing material,
• syringes,
• catheter,
• infusion systems,
• gypsum boards,
• sewing material,
• glucose,
• sodium chloride (physical solution),
• medicines for high blood pressure, vomiting, diarrhoea.
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If you decide to help us financially in our activities, we will be very happy if you transfer funds to our account so that we can contribute to the purchase of the necessary equipment and medicines, as well as the logistics and management of the association. In the case of a larger amount, we will be happy to conclude a donation agreement with you.
Thanks in advance for your input and help
Medzinárodná asociácia lekárov na Slovensku (MALnS):
IBAN: SK7283300000002102092005
Bank name: Fio banka, a.s., pobočka zahraničnej banky,
Bank adress: Dunajská 1, 811 08 Bratislava
You can provide financial support to the Alona Kurotova Foundation to support the distribution of educational materials or the organization of Slovak language courses for children.
Nadácia Aľony Kurotovej:
IBAN: SK38 8330 0000 0023 0088 0731
Bank name: Fio banka, a.s., pobočka zahraničnej banky
SWIFT (BIC) kód: FIOZSKBAXXX
Bank adress: Dunajská 1, 811 08 Bratislava