IRC: As Temperatures Plummet, Patients in Rural Ukraine Struggle to See a Doctor
Published on: Wednesday 19 November 2025
As Ukraine heads into another brutal winter amid ongoing conflict, people in rural and frontline communities face increasing difficulty accessing the healthcare they need. Chronic conditions are worsening and thousands risk being left without regular medical support. Around 30% of Ukraine’s population lives in rural areas, many of them older and requiring more care, yet only 17% of primary health doctors serve these communities.
News source: https://www.rescue.org/press-release/irc-temperatures-plummet-patients-rural-ukraine-struggle-see-doctor
