The Medical Center for Prosthetics and Recovery (MCOP) has begun operating in the capital, implementing a large-scale program for military personnel and civilians who lost limbs as a result of hostilities and the war. As reported by the PromPolitInform portal, this was written by Life.Kyiv.ua.
The project became possible thanks to financial support from the government of Iceland, which allocated about USD 12 million to provide Ukrainians with high-tech prosthetic devices. Over the course of three years, the program plans to manufacture and install around 1,000 prostheses, helping those affected return to active life.
The program covers both initial prosthetics and the replacement of previously installed devices, regardless of the manufacturer of the previous prosthesis. The cost of one high-quality device usually starts at USD 10,000, but thanks to charitable funding, all patient expenses are fully covered.
Specialists at the center select prosthetic configurations individually, taking into account the patient’s age, activity level, and the specifics of the amputation. In addition to receiving the prosthesis itself, patients undergo a full adaptation course under the supervision of physical therapists and prosthetists, which is critical for restoring mobility and learning how to properly use the new device.
Applications and consultations regarding required documents can be submitted through the official website of the Prosthetics and Recovery Center.
The initiative demonstrates the solidarity of the international community with Ukraine and is one of the largest private medical projects in Kyiv aimed at systematically addressing limb loss among the population.
It is also worth noting that the Kyiv City Council provides additional funding of up to UAH 1.5 million per defender for the purchase and installation of prostheses and up to UAH 100,000 for vehicle modifications. Meanwhile, the Cabinet of Ministers has launched a pilot project offering free dental prosthetics for veterans.
