TRUE and Odesa Regional Administration Sign Memorandum of Cooperation
The Ukrainian-Swiss project “Trauma Rehabilitation in Ukraine” (TRUE) and the Odesa Regional Administration have signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at strengthening the rehabilitation system in the region. The document was signed by the project team and representatives of the regional authorities in April. The memorandum outlines the framework of the partnership and identifies key […]
What did the study of the rehabilitation network in Kyiv and Chernihiv regions reveal?
Before initiating work on strengthening rehabilitation in communities across Kyiv and Chernihiv regions, we conducted a comprehensive assessment of the rehabilitation ecosystem in these areas. We evaluated the accessibility of rehabilitation services at different levels of the system—from specialized hospitals to the community level—and identified key barriers that hinder access to these services. The findings […]
Днями відбулося перше засідання Наглядової ради українсько-швейцарського проєкту TRUE — Реабілітація травм в Україні.
До складу Наглядової ради увійшли: Презентували Наглядовій раді та іншим партнерам проєкту план активностей на перший рік роботи. Ключові пріоритети проєкту цьогоріч такі: План роботи узгодили і тепер можемо рухатися далі — до змін у системі реабілітації. Ініціатива «Реабілітація травм для України» (Trauma rehabilitation for Ukraine, TRUE) впроваджується консорціумом Швейцарського інституту тропічного і громадського здоровʼя […]
The First Master’s Program in Speech and Language Therapy in Ukraine: How 23 Students Are Mastering the Profession in Ivano-Frankivsk
In Ukraine, speech and language therapy is gradually developing as part of the international professional community and is grounded in modern evidence-based practice. In the autumn of 2025, the first Master’s program in Speech and Language Therapy was launched in the country. How students are mastering this profession and what knowledge they gain during their […]
TRUE and Odesa Regional Administration Sign Memorandum of Cooperation
The Ukrainian-Swiss project “Trauma Rehabilitation in Ukraine” (TRUE) and the Odesa Regional Administration have signed a memorandum of cooperation to support the development of the rehabilitation system in the region. In March, the TRUE project team met with representatives of the Odesa Regional Administration. During the meeting, the memorandum was signed, formalizing the partnership and […]
Professional Development and Teamwork: Training Outcomes for Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Teams
To strengthen the capacity of specialists to respond to the challenges facing Ukraine’s rehabilitation system, we conducted a series of training sessions for multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams (MDRTs). The core focus was on the team-based approach: high-quality rehabilitation is always the result of coordinated work between physical therapists, occupational therapists, doctors, psychologists, and other professionals whose […]
The Power of Community: How Rehabilitation Professionals Create Change Together
The Volyn Regional Rehabilitation Professionals Forum, “Building Opportunities for Community Recovery,” brought together over 130 participants. The event marked an important step in strengthening the professional community, as the quality of rehabilitation services directly depends on the level of specialist training. During wartime, when the number of patients with amputations, neurological impairments, or traumatic injuries […]
“I See the Results of My Work — and That Inspires Me”: How Rehabilitation Professionals Continue to Learn
Bohdan Fasolko works as a physical therapist at Rivne Central City Hospital. He first became familiar with the profession during his student years, when he volunteered in the vascular neurology department. There, he helped stroke patients regain movement, learn to walk, and become more independent. That experience showed him how this profession can truly change […]
Specialists Completed Training on Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
In September 2025, Ukrainian professionals took part in a three-day training course titled “Rehabilitation After Spinal Cord Injury: Basic Principles of a Multidisciplinary Approach.” The event brought together physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and healthcare workers from across Ukraine who work with patients recovering from spinal cord injuries. The program combined theoretical sessions with practical […]
The Ukrainian Congress on Physical Therapy 2025!
The Ukrainian Congress on Physical Therapy 2025 “Best Practices for Advancing Physical Therapy in Wartime and Post-War Periods” was held on September 12–13. Together with over 400 participants — physical therapists, Ukrainian and international experts, representatives of state institutions, public organizations, patient and veteran communities — we worked to develop high-quality and accessible rehabilitation in […]
