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Mobile pharmacies of the Ukrainian chain ‘Apteka 9-1-1’: access to medicines during the war in Ukraine
  1. Oleg Klimov1,
  2. Esteban Zavaleta2,3
    1. 1All Ukrainian Pharmaceutical Chamber, Kiev, Ukraine
    2. 2Hospital Pharmacy Section, International Pharmaceutical Federation, The Hague, South Holland, The Netherlands
    3. 3Hospital Clinica Biblica, San José, Costa Rica
    1. Correspondence to Dr Esteban Zavaleta; ezavaleta{at}clinicabiblica.com

    https://doi.org/10.1136/ejhpharm-2024-004385

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      In response to Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine has shown remarkable resilience and innovation in meeting critical humanitarian needs. A standout initiative is the deployment of mobile pharmacy units, which provide essential medicines to remote areas of the country.

      On 4 August 2023, the Ukrainian government approved a decree to establish these mobile pharmacy units in rural regions. According to the Ministry of Health, only 11% of Ukrainian villages have pharmacies, leaving residents of over 20 000 rural areas to travel long distances to obtain medication. This challenge is especially acute for those living near the frontlines.

      Prioritising the health of its citizens, ‘Apteka 9-1-1’ launched its first mobile pharmacy on 18 January 2024, serving residents in the Kharkiv region—a frontline area that has faced …

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