Karolinska University Hospital Receives Its 100th Patient from Ukraine
Karolinska University Hospital has recieved its 100th patient from Ukraine, continuing its vital role in providing specialized care to those affected by the ongoing conflict. The latest patient arrived alongside three others, all of whom are now receiving treatment at the hospital. Karolinska leads the country in offering medical support to patients from Ukraine, particularly those suffering from war-related injuries and cancer.
“In March 2022, we received the first patients from Ukraine, and today, we have reached the significant milestone of treating our 100th patient,” said Patrik Rossi, Acting CEO at Karolinska University Hospital.
“There is a strong sense of commitment to supporting Ukraine within our hospital, which fills me with pride. I am pleased with the contribution we, alongside Region Stockholm, have been able to make in aiding those affected by Russia’s full-scale invasion while helping to alleviate the burden on Ukrainian healthcare workers facing extremely difficult conditions.”
The recent transport of four patients from Rzeszow, Poland, to Bromma Airport was facilitated by Karolinska's Intensive Care Transport Centre (Karolinska ITC). This specialized service also supports other Swedish hospitals in the transportation of Ukrainian patients.
Among the newly arrived patients, two are receiving treatment for cancer, while the other two, who sustained injuries in combat, are undergoing trauma care.
Part of Sweden and the EU’s Ongoing Support for Ukraine
Since the Russian invasion in February 2022, Ukraine’s healthcare system has been under immense pressure. In response, EU countries have provided relief by accepting over 4,500 patients, coordinated through the European Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC).
Sweden has played a significant role in this effort, receiving a total of 192 patients to date. Since March 2022, more than half of these patients—102 in total—have been treated at Karolinska University Hospital.
“Region Stockholm stands with Ukraine, and we are fully committed to providing highly specialized care to war-wounded and other patients from the region,” said Nicole Silverstolpe, Ukraine Coordinator at Region Stockholm.
“Our ability to take on these patients without displacing other healthcare services is crucial, and I am proud that we have the capacity to do so, both at Karolinska University Hospital and within our broader healthcare system across Region Stockholm."