UK supporting Ukraine
It is vital that the international community continues to supply humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine in a moment of national crisis, following Vladimir Putin’s barbaric invasion.
The UK has now supplied over 3.7 million items of medical supplies to Ukraine, making the UK the second biggest bi-lateral donor of humanitarian aid.
The 11th flight of humanitarian aid left Heathrow yesterday morning, which included:
- 300,000 sterile needs
- 32,000 bandages
- 160,000 wound packs
- 220, 000 packs of medicine.
Ukrainians continue to need vital life-saving medical equipment and medicines, and we will therefore continue to provide this assistance to our Ukrainian friends for as long as necessary.
Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid said:
“It is appalling to watch the atrocities being committed by Putin as he pursues his unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
The UK has acted swiftly to provide life-saving humanitarian aid to Ukraine and will continue to do everything we can. Yesterday’s shipment contains vital medicines including strong painkillers to treat severe pain and sedatives for intensive care procedures.
I am incredibly grateful for the donations made by NHS England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as we provide further support to our Ukrainian friends.”
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