In November 2024, the Pirogov First Volunteer Mobile Hospital (PDMSh) reached a significant milestone by providing medical assistance to its 100,000th patient. As of December 1, 2024, the total number of patients treated by PDMSh has climbed to 100,469. This achievement comes ten years after the mobile hospital’s first team of 39 volunteer medics embarked on their inaugural mission in the Anti-Terrorist Operation zone, which was the term used for the russian war on Ukraine at that time.

In October 2024, PDMSh generated total revenues of UAH 2.94 million, reflecting a 17.6% increase compared to September, when we reported revenues of UAH 2.5 million. The majority of our October revenues—90% (or UAH 2.65 million)—came from funds in hryvnias. Meanwhile, foreign currency revenues rose to 10% (UAH 284,000), highlighting the more active engagement of our international partners. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the global community for your continued support!

The implementation of the ERP system has not only automated resource accounting for PDMSh but also enhanced transparency and manageability of operations. By adapting the system to complex logistics conditions and integrating it with volunteer projects, PDMSh can operate more effectively in wartime conditions and ensure more accurate resource allocation, while optimizing its activities and providing medical care at the front with minimal loss of resources and time.

In September 2024, PDMSh total revenue amounted to UAH 2.5 million, which is 39% more compared to August when we received UAH 1.8 million. Most of the revenue in September (71.5%) again came from hryvnias, but the share of foreign currency revenue significantly increased to 28.5% (in August, it was only 1.7%), indicating the activation of support from foreign partners. We sincerely thank the global community that supports PDMSh and does not forget about our struggle!

In the first month of autumn 2024, Pirogov First Volunteer Mobile Hospital (PDMSh) medics treated 1,433 wounded individuals. Unlike August, when nearly 1,000 out of over 2,000 PDMSh patients sought help for non-injury-related health issues, September saw all cases related to injuries—primarily affecting Ukraine's defenders.

This week, the morning program “Wake Up!” on the “We Are Ukraine +” TV channel featured a report on the Pirogov First Volunteer Mobile Hospital (PDMSh) titled “How They Save Our Warriors’ Lives!” Logistics specialist Mykola Pichuhin, anesthesiologist Maria, and PDMSh President Gennadiy Druzenko discussed the principles guiding the volunteer hospital’s operations. They shared insights on how they recruit civilian doctors who choose to leave their vacations behind to serve at the front lines, spending a month in places like Lyman or Sloviansk. The report also highlighted the resources and equipment used to save the lives of Ukraine’s defenders.

This summer was scorching hot in terms of weather and the situation on the front lines. Constant explosions, some very close, an endless flow of wounded, and the heat only made the conditions more difficult. PDMSh volunteers worked every day and often at night as well. The PDMSh support teams continued their active work to ensure uninterrupted operations on the front. As the month came to an end, it’s time for our traditional monthly report on income and expenses.

By Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 513/20243, titled “On Awarding State Awards of Ukraine on the Occasion of Independence Day,” Iryna Babych, a nurse at Kobelyaky City Hospital in Poltava Oblast and a veteran of the Pirogov First Volunteer Mobile Hospital (PDMSh), has been honored with the Medal for Lifesaving. We sincerely congratulate Iryna on this well-deserved recognition!

Every day, Pirogov First Volunteer Mobile Hospital (PDMSh) volunteers medics provide urgent medical care to wounded soldiers and civilians on the front lines. They are ready to sacrifice their time, energy, and sometimes even their lives to save others. For thirty months of this brutal war, we haven't stopped for a moment, helping everyone in need — from severely wounded patients to those with somatic illnesses who also require qualified medical assistance.

In July 2024, the total amount of funds received by @pdmsh_medbat was UAH 2.59 million, of which 64.6% were in Ukrainian hryvnias, and 35.4% were in foreign currencies. However, to cover all expenses for the month, including critically important projects, we had to use UAH 5.97 million from our reserves.