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 outlining key areas for further collaboration.
The main priorities of the cooperation include improving access to rehabilitation services, expanding the network of facilities, and strengthening their capacity. The project also aims to develop professional competencies of specialists and support communities in implementing effective rehabilitation models.
In particular, within the framework of cooperation in Odesa region, a comprehensive assessment of the rehabilitation system will be conducted, including an analysis of the existing service network and identification of barriers to access. Further work will focus on selected healthcare facilities and communities.
Additionally, healthcare facilities will be supported through capacity strengthening measures, including staff training and provision of necessary equipment and assistive rehabilitation devices. Special attention will be given to pediatric rehabilitation and rehabilitation in intensive care units.
At the community level, the project will work to improve access to rehabilitation, prosthetics, and assistive devices, enhance cross-sectoral coordination, raise public awareness, and promote barrier-free solutions.
For each community, individual action plans and patient pathways will be developed in cooperation with local authorities — from the moment of injury or illness to reintegration into community life.
The Ukrainian-Swiss project “TRUE – Trauma Rehabilitation in Ukraine” is implemented by the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) in consortium with the Patients of Ukraine Charitable Foundation and in partnership with the Protez Hub Charitable Foundation,he Ukrainian Physical Therapists Association, and te Ukrainian Society for Speech and Language Therapy. The project is made possible with the support of Embassy of Switzerland in Ukraine.
