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Ukraine to Resume Medical Evacuations Amid Ongoing Conflict

Ukraine to Resume Medical Evacuations Amid Ongoing Conflict

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ThreatCluster •November 6, 2026 at 12:46 UTC
  • •Ukraine plans to resume medical evacuation flights by end of 2026.
  • •The Rzeszów hub has facilitated over 5,000 patient transfers since opening.
  • •New rules allow for faster transport of patients and donor organs.

Ukraine's Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi announced plans to resume medical evacuation flights by the end of 2026. The government approved new rules for State Emergency Service aircraft to transport patients between hospitals and abroad for urgent treatment. The initiative aims to reduce the time patients spend traveling, with flights expected to significantly shorten the journey from Kharkiv to the medical evacuation hub in Rzeszów, Poland. The hub, operational since September 2022, has already facilitated over 5,000 patient transfers. The new rules also allow for the transport of donor organs under specific time constraints. The State Emergency Service will assess weather and security conditions before flights. This program builds on an existing system that has conducted over 3,700 evacuations since the war began.

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2022-09-01
EU Medevac Hub officially opened
The EU opened a medical evacuation hub in Rzeszów, Poland, to facilitate transfers of Ukrainian patients.
civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu
2026-11-06
Ukraine announces resumption of medical evacuation flights
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi confirmed plans to resume medical evacuation flights by the end of 2026 to improve patient transport times.
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Common questions

How will the new evacuation flights operate?
The flights will transport patients and donor organs, significantly reducing travel time compared to road journeys.
What is the current status of the Rzeszów hub?
The hub has been operational since September 2022 and has facilitated over 5,000 patient transfers.
Who coordinates the medical evacuations?
The Health Ministry's Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Center for Emergency Medical Care coordinates each transfer.