National Rehabilitation Centre “Vaivari” (Jūrmala, Latvia) and Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Clinical Hospital

A Memorandum of Understanding between the institutions was signed during the Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen in September 2023.

The cooperation between the National Rehabilitation Centre “Vaivari” in Jūrmala, Latvia, and the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Clinical Hospital is aimed at improving healthcare services in the fields of rehabilitation and psychological support. This partnership includes regular online trainings and experience exchange, enabling healthcare professionals from both institutions to upgrade their qualifications and implement the latest treatment methods.

Key areas of cooperation:

• Online training:
  Weekly online sessions are conducted on topics such as psychological support and prosthetics. These trainings allow medical professionals to gain new knowledge and skills directly from Latvian experts.
  
  
• Psychological support:
  Development of psychological support programs for patients undergoing rehabilitation, with the goal of improving their emotional and mental well-being.
  
  
• Prosthetics:
  Exchange of expertise in the field of prosthetics, including training specialists in the latest techniques for designing and fitting prosthetic devices for patients.
  
  
• Study visits:
  Familiarization visits of Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Clinical Hospital staff to the “Vaivari” Centre provide hands-on learning and facilitate the implementation of new technologies in Ukraine.
  
  
• Follow-up coordination meetings:
  Upon completion of the training program, follow-up meetings are planned to align future steps and define new goals within the cooperation framework.
  
  
• Joint projects:
  Joint development of projects in the field of rehabilitation, including research on the effectiveness of different treatment and recovery methodologies.
  
  

This collaboration has the potential to not only improve the quality of medical services in Ivano-Frankivsk region, but also to contribute to the broader development of the Ukrainian healthcare system. It opens new avenues for the professional growth of healthcare workers and enhances treatment outcomes for patients.