Ukraine Cancer Relief: Aid for War's Forgotten

For cancer patients, treatment cannot always wait for better circumstances. Despite the ongoing war and continued pressure on Ukraine’s healthcare system, Mission Kharkiv worked throughout August to help patients and medical facilities access essential oncology medicines.

As part of the Ukraine Cancer Relief program, 1,600 units of oncology medicines were distributed during the month.
312 units were provided to healthcare institutions, helping them maintain the availability of medicines for patients receiving treatment. Another 1,288 units were delivered directly to individual patients who needed support in accessing their prescribed medications.

In total, the team completed 329 medicine distributions, reaching 329 patients - 214 women and 115 men.

The largest number of distributions took place in Kharkiv, with 184, followed by Lviv with 100 and Dnipro with 44. An additional distribution was arranged through Nova Poshta and other delivery channels.

Behind these numbers are people continuing treatment while living with the uncertainty and disruption caused by the war. Access to essential medicines can determine whether a patient is able to follow their treatment plan without interruption, while support to healthcare facilities helps doctors continue caring for those who depend on them.

Every month, our work is made possible by the support of donors who believe that cancer treatment should remain accessible even during war. We are grateful to everyone supporting Ukraine Cancer Relief through GlobalGiving. Your contributions help us keep medicines moving to where they are needed and give patients an opportunity to continue their treatment with greater security and dignity.

Links:

• Mission Kharkiv website

Even as the war continues to disrupt healthcare across Ukraine, Mission Kharkiv remains committed to helping cancer patients receive the treatment they depend on. Throughout July, our team continued working with hospitals and partners to ensure that life-saving oncology medicines reached both medical facilities and individual patients without interruption.

During the reporting period, a total of 4,020.5 units of oncology medicines were distributed through the Ukraine Cancer Relief program. Of these, 3,023 units were delivered to healthcare institutions to strengthen their capacity to provide treatment, while 997.5 units were provided directly to patients facing difficulties accessing essential medications.

Overall, 251 medicine distributions were completed during the month, supporting 251 cancer patients, including 147 women and 104 men. Every distribution represents an important step toward maintaining continuity of care for people whose treatment cannot be postponed.

Medicines were distributed across several regions of Ukraine:

• Kharkiv - 142 distributions
• Lviv - 25 distributions
• Dnipro - 47 distributions
• Other regions (via Nova Poshta and additional delivery channels) - 37 distributions

Providing oncology medicines is about much more than delivering boxes of medication. For many patients, uninterrupted treatment means a better chance of recovery, fewer medical complications, and one less burden during an already difficult time.
At the same time, supporting healthcare facilities helps doctors continue treating hundreds of patients who rely on their services every day.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who supports Ukraine Cancer Relief through GlobalGiving. Your generosity enables Mission Kharkiv to continue responding where the need is greatest, helping hospitals remain supplied and ensuring that cancer patients can continue their treatment with hope and dignity. Every contribution makes a tangible difference in the lives of people facing both cancer and the ongoing consequences of war.

Links:

• Mission Kharkiv website