Royal Philips, in partnership with the World Bank and Ukraine’s Ministry of Health (MOH), has launched a nationwide initiative to improve stroke and cardiovascular care in Ukraine.
Stroke care demand in Ukraine is nearly doubling due to war damage and displaced populations.
The programme aims to build a network of advanced locations for diagnosing and treating strokes across the country.
The joint initiative delivers advanced image-guided therapy systems for acute stroke treatment in key Ukrainian regions, including Dnipro, Sumy, Kharkiv, Lviv, Zaporizhzha, and Odesa.
Philips is deploying 25 Azurion interventional suites to support minimally invasive stroke procedures like thrombectomies. These systems integrate advanced tools to speed up procedures and improve care coordination.
According to the Dutch health technology firm, this reduces treatment delays, streamlines care pathways and enhances patient outcomes.
In partnership with AFS Medizintechnik, Philips has already installed 19 systems, helping Ukrainian doctors provide better care to stroke patients.
Philips chief medical officer Carla Goulart Peron said: “Every year, approximately 140,000 Ukrainians experience a stroke, with many facing disability or death due to delayed treatment.
“This collaboration ensures patients in underserved regions gain access to life-saving technologies.”
The programme also includes comprehensive clinical training to maximise the new stroke network’s potential.
As per the plans, physicians will receive hands-on training in Poland to ensure they have the latest expertise in stroke treatment. This guarantees consistent care across Ukraine.
Philips’ partnership with the World Stroke Organization, launched in 2023, has grown through its involvement in the WSO Advocacy Coalition. This global network focuses on healthcare policy, public awareness, and advocating for increased investment in stroke care infrastructure.
World Bank and Ukraine’s MOH stroke consultant Dmytro Lebedynets said: “This programme is saving lives, reducing disability, and changing the futures of stroke patients.
“With these advanced tools, we can deliver timely and precise life-saving care, even in emergencies.
“It’s a game-changer for our patients. Now all the regions of our country will be able to provide the full spectrum of care to stroke patients.”
Recently, the health technology firm collaborated with American cardiac imaging firm Myocardial Solutions to advance artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging.
