Latvia to hand over new batch of medical aid to Ukraine
Kyiv • UNN
The Latvian government has approved a new batch of medical aid for Ukraine. It will include antibiotics, syringes, bandages and other equipment, in particular for the damaged Okhmatdyt hospital in Kyiv.
Latvian authorities have prepared another shipment of humanitarian aid for Ukraine. According to UNN, the Latvian government approved it on Tuesday.
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According to the Latvian Ministry of Health, the shipment will include medical supplies and equipment prepared on the basis of the list of the Ukrainian side, as well as taking into account the urgent needs, in particular after the russian missile attack on the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv.
Having identified the available resources and capabilities, Latvia will send to Ukraine: antibiotics, syringes, needles, infusion systems, manipulation tourniquets, adhesive plasters, pressure bandages to stop life-threatening bleeding, bandages for dressing large wounds
According to the Ministry, this is the second batch of medical aid in the last few weeks.
Recall
In early July, Latvian hospitals handed over ventilators, operating tables, defibrillators, heart rate monitors, and other medical equipment to their Ukrainian colleagues.
In addition, Latvia plans to provide humanitarian aid to the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv, which was damaged by a russian missile attack.
Add
Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds announced that a new batch of military aid, including more than 500 drones, has been sent to Ukraine. This is part of a planned delivery of 2,500 drones worth 4 million euros.
