Modular clinics built from prefabricated blocks. Ukraine: WHO opens clinic from modular blocks in Odessa region Healthcare
A new modular clinic in the village of Chegodarovka in Odessa Oblast provides primary health care services to almost two thousand local residents, including children. Its opening was part of a large-scale initiative by the World Health Organization (WHO) in frontline areas of Ukraine, where the war has had a serious impact on the health care system.
According to WHO, 40 percent of attacks on Ukrainian health care infrastructure affected primary health care facilities.
Modular Blocks
Modular clinics are built from prefabricated blocks. This provides a fast and long-term solution, as the facility can be erected in just 10-14 days and can function effectively for over 10 years.
The medical facility in Odessa region is equipped with everything necessary, including electricity, water supply and sewerage. Thanks to the built-in generator, the clinic can receive patients all year round, including in winter and during power outages.
Healthcare System Needs
“Our latest health needs assessment in Ukraine showed that almost one in ten households currently lacks access to primary health care. We hope that units like these will fill this critical gap in services,” said WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge, who attended the opening ceremony of the clinic.
“I want to especially commend the dedication of health workers who continue to help their communities in such difficult circumstances,” he added.
Continuous care
The modular unit in Chegodarivka is one of 17 such facilities that WHO has opened in the Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, Odessa and Sumy regions. These clinics employ local health workers, ensuring the continuity of medical care for residents of areas affected by the fighting.
“These modular buildings not only quickly replace damaged or abandoned outpatient facilities near the affected settlements, but also integrate into the National Health Service of Ukraine and electronic health systems, enabling them to provide emergency and long-term medical care,” said WHO Representative in the country Jarno Habicht.
Thus, this project combines two areas at once: emergency response to an emergency situation and early recovery. At the same time, modular units are becoming an integral part of Ukraine’s healthcare infrastructure.
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