In July, the mobile clinic team of the PAL-UA continued travelling to remote communities across Mykolaiv Oblast, where access to healthcare and psychological support remains limited.
Over the course of the month, the team visited 22 communities. Family doctors, psychologists and medical specialists provided consultations, basic health screenings and recommendations for further treatment.
During the visits, the medical team provided:
blood pressure measurements;
blood glucose, cholesterol and uric acid testing;
electrocardiograms (ECGs);
reviews and adjustments of treatment plans;
electronic prescriptions;
information about the government’s Affordable Medicines programme;
referrals to specialists and healthcare facilities.
For many residents of remote villages, a mobile clinic visit is one of the few opportunities to receive medical care without having to travel dozens of kilometres. Limited public transport, health conditions and financial constraints often cause people to postpone seeking medical attention or continue following outdated treatment plans for years.
That is why the team’s work goes beyond medical consultations. An equally important part is ensuring that patients clearly understand their doctors’ recommendations, including how to take their medication, manage chronic conditions and recognise when specialised care is needed.
Home Visits for People with Limited Mobility
In June, the team conducted 10 home visits for people who were unable to reach the mobile clinic due to their health conditions.
During these visits, a doctor examines the patient, assesses their overall health, reviews previously prescribed treatment and provides further recommendations. When necessary, the team also helps arrange referrals or order medicines for home delivery.
Home visits enable the team to reach those who are most at risk of being left without access to essential healthcare services.
Affordable Medicines and Medication Delivery
The team continued raising awareness about the Affordable Medicines programme and the option of ordering medication for delivery through Ukrposhta, Ukraine’s national postal service.
For some patients, this information was entirely new, even though they had been paying for essential medicines out of pocket for several years. Mobile clinic staff helped them understand how electronic prescriptions work, check whether their medicines were available under the programme and place delivery orders.
Psychological Support for Children and Adults
Alongside medical consultations, the mobile clinic’s psychologists provided individual support and facilitated group sessions.
During these sessions, participants learned to better recognise their emotions, cope with stress, reduce tension and identify sources of inner resilience. Children took part in creative and interactive activities designed to help them express their feelings, connect with their peers and feel safer.
