A delegation from Sweden visited the National Children’s Specialized Hospital “Ohmatdyt,” including Svante Norgren, Director of Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset (Stockholm), and Fredrik Hillelson, co-founder of the Swedish non-profit organization Beredskapslyftet, along with representatives of organizations supporting Ukraine.
During the visit, the guests learned about the hospital’s work in wartime conditions. They saw how the Ohmatdyt team provides daily care to children, implements modern treatment approaches, and ensures continuity of operations despite constant threats and power outages.
Sweden is one of the key international partners of our hospital. Cooperation with Karolinska University Hospital began in December 2023 and focuses on the development of pediatric medicine and improving the quality of healthcare.
One of the main areas of partnership is the professional development of our doctors and nurses. So far, 45 Ohmatdyt staff members have completed internships in Sweden. They joined the daily work of medical teams, gained hands-on experience with modern clinical practices, and learned advanced approaches to process organization. Upon returning, this knowledge is actively implemented in the hospital: clinical protocols are being updated, the ECMO program is expanding, the role of nursing is being strengthened, and departmental operations are being improved.
Material support is also an important part of this cooperation. The hospital has received consumables for intensive care and ECMO, equipment for oncology and radiology—including a TBI table rotation system—as well as supplies and equipment for neonatal surgery.
A few weeks ago, the hospital also received a specialized ECMO ambulance from its partners, enabling the transport of patients without interrupting life support—this is critically important for saving lives.The support was especially vital during this past winter, which was one of the most challenging for Ukraine. The hospital received 37 EcoFlow power stations from Sweden, ensuring uninterrupted operation of medical equipment during prolonged power outages.
The partners also support patients affected by the war. In particular, a two-week rehabilitation camp in Stockholm was organized. The children returned with a renewed sense that the world is bigger than their traumatic experiences—that they can travel, communicate, and make plans for the future.
We sincerely thank our friends from Sweden for their support, trust, and solidarity with Ukraine. This partnership is not only about assistance, but about a shared responsibility that helps save children’s lives every day.
