CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
Response in Europe

Ukraine

International Medical Corps is continuing to provide MHPSS-related training and counseling services in Ukraine, both directly and in coordination with local partners, through remote means that include telephone and online groups. The team also has delivered printed booklets to its different field sites, enabling those without tablets and smartphones—including older people, who are more vulnerable to the virus—to participate. International Medical Corps and the MHPSS Technical Working group also participated in the translation to Ukrainian of How Kids Can Fight COVID-19, a story book for children published by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee. International Medical Corps has signed an MoU with the Donetsk Ministry of Health to implement a health program that will serve 12 health facilities—11 primary-care health centers and one long-term care home. International Medical Corps will equip each with handwashing stations, hygiene kits and disinfectants. We will also provide IPC training and promote hygiene for all communities using these facilities. We are currently in discussions with the ministry to expand assistance to five additional facilities and will expand to address added COVID-related demand for mental health and psychosocial support services.