Journalist Geert Jan Hahn of BNR Newsradio recently highlighted the vital work of LifeLine Ukraine in his latest report. During his visit to the children’s hospital in Chernihiv, Hahn detailed the immense challenges faced by medical staff in Ukraine. The hospital was transformed into a military hospital during the Russian siege of Chernihiv. With support from LifeLine Ukraine and other international donors, efforts are underway to rebuild and provide psychological and medical assistance.
However, the recent missile attack on the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital in Kyiv has brought back painful memories for the staff and children. Tetyana Lebedeva, the director, expressed her helplessness and determination to continue providing care despite the dangers. Hahn’s report underscores the resilience of the Ukrainian people and the critical role of international support. LifeLine Ukraine is actively facilitating humanitarian aid, contacts in the Dutch healthcare system and has provided a new energy-efficient kitchen for the hospital to reduce dependency on electricity.
Read the full article or listen to the podcast here.
The picture above shows drawings of children during the occupation in February, March and April 2022.
But as we walk out of the hospital with a heavy heart, we get some thumbs up from two kids, that enjoyed sitting on these chairs which are part of a larger donation by one of our returning donors from The Netherlands. This is the contrast you see often.
