Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation of Belgium Maxime Prévot and Minister of Health of Ukraine Viktor Liashko inaugurate new operating theatres in Kyiv.

Two operating theatres have been renovated and equipped for craniomaxillofacial (CMF) surgery under the BE-Relieve programme, implemented by Enabel. A modern surgical navigation system for complex facial and cranial procedures is also due to be installed shortly, funded by Belgium.

Enabel supports the development of CMF surgery in partnership with Ukraine's Ministry of Health and the Superhumans War Trauma Centre. The project includes the establishment of centres of CMF expertise in Kyiv and Lviv. The Belgian company Materialise, which produces patient-specific 3D implants for facial and jaw reconstruction, is also part of the initiative.

At the inauguration, the Belgian delegation spoke with veterans who had successfully completed multi-stage treatment following their injuries, as well as with Professor Andrii Kopchak, a CMF surgery expert.

"Behind every serious facial injury is a person who wants to regain their dignity and independence, and get their life back on track. Technology developed in Belgium now allows Ukrainian doctors to carry out extremely complex reconstructive surgeries. This is very concrete expertise that we can put to the service of those wounded in this war," said Deputy Prime Minister Prévot.

The total Belgian support package for Kyiv Regional Clinical Hospital now exceeds EUR 2.5 million. BE-Relieve funding previously supported the construction of an accessible entrance and upgrades to lifts in one of the hospital's buildings. The Care for Carers recovery space for medical staff is also nearing completion.

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