Kyiv children’s hospital Okhmatdyt partially reopened after Russian missile attack

Kyiv’s Ochmatdyt Children’s Hospital, Ukraine’s largest pediatric hospital, partially reopened after a Russian missile attack on July 8.

“We invite everyone who needs medical care. Despite all the challenges, we continue to work for the health of our young patients,” the hospital’s press office said.

Important developments:

• Most oncology departments are open again, with the exception of the bone marrow transplant unit.
• The departments of microsurgery, otolaryngology and maxillofacial surgery have been temporarily relocated.
• Emergency care, various surgical departments, radiology, pediatrics and intensive care are now operational.
• Newborn care has resumed.
• Specialized centers, including an HIV/AIDS clinic and a blood donation center, continue to operate.
• Medical genetics facilities have recently reopened.

The Russian attack left two adult patients dead and damaged 24 departments, forcing about 100 young patients to be evacuated. The Security Service of Ukraine reported that Russia targeted the hospital with an X-101 missile.

Okhmatdyt, known for its unique facilities and experienced staff, previously housed up to 700 children and performed about 9,000 operations annually. At the time of the strike, there were about 670 children and over 1,000 medical staff on site.

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