Coronavirus infection, hypertension, chronic respiratory diseases, and the need for diagnostic examinations — these are just some of the reasons why clients of the Rivne Regional Charitable Foundation “Our Future” and internally displaced persons (IDPs) seek help from family doctor Svitlana Oleksiyovets.
Svitlana Tymofiivna has joined the project “Integrated Humanitarian Response in Conflict and Post-War Recovery” for the second time, implemented in the Rivne region by RRCF “Our Future”. Drawing on her experience, she notes that patients often come confused, anxious, and in need of support.
“A new city, new living conditions, and the loss of meaningful connections — all of this affects people’s ability to adapt to a new life, especially for the elderly,” explains Dr. Oleksiyovets. “Having the opportunity to consult a doctor without unnecessary stress — someone who can at least guide you on what to do next — is very important in such cases.”
Her words are confirmed by Hryhorii (name changed for confidentiality).
“High blood pressure has been my long-time problem. When the war began, my condition worsened. Back home, I had a good doctor I trusted, but here, I didn’t know where to go or whom to turn to,” the man admits.
He learned about the opportunity for a medical consultation from a roommate who recommended the foundation and the family doctor.
“Now I know I have someone to turn to if I need help,” he says with relief. “When I return to my home in the Kyiv region, I’ll tell my doctor that while I was in Rivne, I was in good hands.”
In Ukraine, the project “Integrated Humanitarian Response in Conflict and Post-War Recovery” is implemented by the International Charitable Foundation “Alliance for Public Health”, with financial support from the Disasters Emergency Committee (United Kingdom) and technical support from Christian Aid.
The project aims to support communities by addressing urgent humanitarian, social, and medical needs and ensuring a dignified life in crisis conditions.
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