Services of Mobile Health Units

Services Provided

Consultations with a family doctor;

General health check-ups;

Blood pressure monitoring;

Blood sugar and oxygen saturation testing;

Prescription of treatment plans;

Visits from specialist medical practitioners (when available);

Provision of free over-the-counter medicines for common conditions (where necessary);

First aid and psychological first aid (when required);

Transport to medical facilities in cases of serious or critical health conditions;

Psychological counselling (if a psychologist is available during the visit);

Information and advice on preventing infectious and non-communicable diseases, immunisation, and other health-related matters;

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the need to develop additional services in certain regions has increased. In particular, a children’s Mobile Health Unit was launched in the Rivne region in October 2022. During these visits, specialists examine children from birth to 18 years old, provide paediatric consultations, take medical histories, perform auscultation of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and measure oxygen saturation levels. In addition, a multidisciplinary unit with a special focus on psychosocial support has been operating in the Odesa region since 2024.

How to Access Services

When the visit schedule is finalised, the head of the community is informed about the date of the mobile health unit’s visit. The exact time and location of the reception are arranged in coordination with the community, depending on its capacity. Once confirmed, the head of the community informs residents about the mobile health unit’s schedule, usually at least one week in advance.

If a mobile health unit is operating in your village or town, and you require a visit:

Contact the head of your community;
The head of the community will submit a request to the local health department;
The regional health department, together with the Ukrainian Red Cross, will develop a schedule and route for the visit to your community;
The head of the community will be informed of the time and location of the visit, and will then notify local residents.

No pre-registration is required to receive assistance from the Ukrainian Red Cross Mobile Health Unit. Patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.