Ukraine Cancer Relief: Aid for War's Forgotten

Even as the war continues to disrupt healthcare across Ukraine, Mission Kharkiv remains committed to helping cancer patients receive the treatment they depend on. Throughout July, our team continued working with hospitals and partners to ensure that life-saving oncology medicines reached both medical facilities and individual patients without interruption.

During the reporting period, a total of 4,020.5 units of oncology medicines were distributed through the Ukraine Cancer Relief program. Of these, 3,023 units were delivered to healthcare institutions to strengthen their capacity to provide treatment, while 997.5 units were provided directly to patients facing difficulties accessing essential medications.

Overall, 251 medicine distributions were completed during the month, supporting 251 cancer patients, including 147 women and 104 men. Every distribution represents an important step toward maintaining continuity of care for people whose treatment cannot be postponed.

Medicines were distributed across several regions of Ukraine:

• Kharkiv - 142 distributions
• Lviv - 25 distributions
• Dnipro - 47 distributions
• Other regions (via Nova Poshta and additional delivery channels) - 37 distributions

Providing oncology medicines is about much more than delivering boxes of medication. For many patients, uninterrupted treatment means a better chance of recovery, fewer medical complications, and one less burden during an already difficult time.
At the same time, supporting healthcare facilities helps doctors continue treating hundreds of patients who rely on their services every day.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who supports Ukraine Cancer Relief through GlobalGiving. Your generosity enables Mission Kharkiv to continue responding where the need is greatest, helping hospitals remain supplied and ensuring that cancer patients can continue their treatment with hope and dignity. Every contribution makes a tangible difference in the lives of people facing both cancer and the ongoing consequences of war.

Links:

• Mission Kharkiv website

Throughout June, Mission Kharkiv continued to support cancer patients across Ukraine by helping ensure uninterrupted access to essential oncology medicines. While the challenges facing the healthcare system remain significant, timely access to treatment continues to make a meaningful difference for people living with cancer.

During this reporting period, 1,192 units of oncology medicines were distributed through the Ukraine Cancer Relief program. Of these, 90 units were supplied to healthcare institutions to strengthen local treatment capacity, while 1,102 units were provided directly to patients, helping them continue their treatment without interruption.

In total, 153 patients received support through the program, including 78 women and 75 men. Altogether, our team carried out 275 medicine distributions, ensuring that patients could access the medications they needed despite the ongoing challenges created by the war.

Distribution took place across several regions of Ukraine:

• Kharkiv – 196 distributions
• Lviv – 21 distributions
• Other regions (via Nova Poshta logistics from Dnipro and Kyiv) – 58 distributions

These figures reflect more than logistics-they represent continuity of care for people whose treatment cannot wait. Every successful delivery helps reduce the risk of treatment interruptions, giving patients greater confidence that they can continue following their prescribed therapy.

As the war continues to place enormous pressure on Ukraine's healthcare system, organizations like Mission Kharkiv remain committed to bridging critical gaps in access to life-saving medicines. Close cooperation with healthcare facilities, efficient logistics, and the generosity of our supporters allow us to respond where help is needed most.

To everyone who has chosen to support Ukraine Cancer Relief through GlobalGiving-thank you. Your generosity helps ensure that cancer patients can focus on their recovery rather than worrying about whether their next treatment will be available. Every donation contributes to continuity of care, renewed hope, and the chance for patients to keep moving forward.

Links:

• Mission Kharkiv website