Officials of state authorities visited military and civilian medical facilities and rehabilitation centers in the Vinnytsia region that cater to injured service members.

The main focus was the effective functioning of the integrated healthcare environment and resolving the challenges associated with integrating military and civilian healthcare.

The delegation included Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Yulia Sokolovska, Presidential Commissioner for Rehabilitation of Combatants Vadym Svyrydenko, Advisor - Presidential Commissioner for Barrier-Free Environment Tetiana Lomakina, The Head of the Parliament Committee on National Health Mykhailo Radutskyi, Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine Nataliia Kalmykova, Commander of the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Anatolii Kazmirchuk and other officials.

“An integrated healthcare environment is not just a concept, but a vital necessity. It brings together different parts of the healthcare system, establishing an uninterrupted continuum of care from the battlefield to full rehabilitation. This is the foundation on which we are building a robust and efficient medical service capable of meeting today's challenges,” said Natalia Kalmykova.

The officials also became familiar with the existing healthcare facilities and resources and discussed ways to strengthen them. The main idea of the visit revolved around developing a transparent and distinct pathway for wound care, with each healthcare facility offering services tailored to its capabilities.

“I've witnessed advancements in civilian facilities, and now I observe similar positive developments in military hospitals, where they establish multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams and implement modern medical systems. However, the main challenge today is the training and professional development of specialists, as we still do not have enough of them,” emphasized Yulia Sokolovska.

The delegation also toured a center that offers reintegration and rehabilitation programs for service members who have been released from captivity. They also visited the facility where the Tactical Medicine School will be established.

“Rehabilitation must always progress as it addresses various injury types, such as mixed injuries. The establishments we inspected today have both the capacity and capabilities to provide rehabilitation support, including to our boys and girls who have been released from captivity,” Vadym Svyrydenko noted.