Jackson Memorial Hospital Trauma Center, USA and Main Medical Clinical Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine

The Main Medical Clinical Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine and the Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital, USA, signed a memorandum of international medical partnership. The agreement was reached during an official visit of the Ukrainian delegation to the United States, led by Mykhailo Radutskyi, Chair of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Health, Medical Care and Health Insurance.

Key areas of cooperation:

Knowledge exchange:
The collaboration provides for the exchange of knowledge and practices between Ukrainian and American medical professionals, enabling the implementation of advanced techniques in trauma and burn treatment.

Training for Ukrainian psychologists:
During the visit, the parties discussed opportunities for training psychologists from the National Guard and National Police in the United States to strengthen psychological support services for military personnel.

Adaptation of medical practices:
Ukrainian specialists will study the modern treatment approaches used at Jackson’s Trauma Center to adapt and integrate them into Ukraine’s healthcare system.

Creation of a new unit:
A new facility is currently under construction at one of the Ministry of Internal Affairs hospitals. It will provide care for service members and include a dedicated unit for psychological rehabilitation of the wounded.

Modern medical equipment:
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine is purchasing modern equipment and studying advanced treatment protocols to improve the quality of medical services.

Specialist training:
Six psychologists have already been selected to undergo training in the United States to acquire new skills and knowledge.

This partnership has the potential to significantly enhance healthcare services in Ukraine by providing access to global best practices, fostering professional development, and strengthening institutional ties between Ukrainian and U.S. medical institutions.