This year, more than 5000 individuals have received rehabilitation services at medical facilities in Odesa.
Hospitals have signed agreements with the National Health Service of Ukraine to provide free services for local residents and internally displaced persons.
Seven medical institutions in Odesa offer outpatient rehabilitation for adults and children, with over 3600 patients receiving services in the first nine months of 2024, including more than 1500 children.
Four hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation services, with about 1500 individuals, including 825 children, benefiting from these services this year.
Adaptive sports play a crucial role in comprehensive rehabilitation, helping improve the health of defenders and veterans, as well as their reintegration into society.
The Odesa City Health Department, in collaboration with NGOs, is actively working to develop adaptive sports, including basketball, golf, table tennis, billiards, boxing, and diving. Portable adaptive golf courses are being established.
Specialized transport from the City Emergency Medical Center facilitates the transportation of patients, including veterans, for rehabilitation and training sessions.
To create a barrier-free environment, the Health Department collaborates with NGOs. In September 2024, a memorandum was signed with the organization 'Barrier-Free' to provide specialized transport with a lift.
A Rehabilitation Coordination Department has been established within the Health Department to ensure the efficient passage of rehabilitation services. The head of the department, leading rehabilitation specialist Vasyl Rybak, personally meets with veterans weekly and coordinates rehabilitation teams.
For inquiries and appointments regarding rehabilitation, call: (048) 753 14 99, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
