Up to 50 patients around the clock: renovated metabolic disorders unit opens in Mykolaiv

In Mykolaiv, a renovated metabolic disorders unit has opened after repairs. It covers 540 sq. m and can accommodate up to 50 patients for round-the-clock stays.

The project was implemented by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), with funding provided by the Government of Denmark. The work was overseen by the Mykolaiv Development Agency, together with the Health Department and the hospital’s management.

The following work was carried out during the renovation:

• reinforced the building’s structural elements — walls, window openings and doorways;
• installed ventilation, sewage, water supply and heating systems;
• installed a fire alarm system and a bedside call system for staff;
• installed Wi-Fi;
• completed all interior finishing work.

At the same time, roof repairs are not yet complete. Work is also underway to provide temporary protection for the facade against winter weather. A more durable solution will be needed in the future to insulate and protect the building.

Separately, 16 pieces of equipment worth a total of more than US$700,000 were delivered to various hospital departments. The delivery was funded by Danish company Novo Nordisk.

Those attending the opening of the renovated unit included:

• Anatolii Petrov — deputy mayor;
• Serhii Koreniev — deputy mayor;
• Peter Bindsløv Iversen — health adviser at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark;
• representatives of the Office of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in Mykolaiv;
• Vladyslav Moroz — CEO of Novo Nordisk;
• Teresa Molero Rodriguez — senior project manager at UNOPS;
• Ihor Filippov — head of the Mykolaiv Development Agency;
• Iryna Shamrai — head of the Health Department;
• representatives of the city’s medical facilities.

During the event, Serhii Koreniev thanked the partners for their cooperation. He also presented awards to representatives of:

• UNOPS;
• the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark;
• the Office of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in Mykolaiv;
• Novo Nordisk.

“We are very glad to have such friends and partners. We understand that you work under extremely challenging conditions: in addition to the challenges of wartime, you also have to navigate our construction laws, which are currently undergoing reform. But you are successfully making your way through this process. Thank you! I hope these comfortable conditions will help our people recover faster,” said Deputy Mayor Serhii Koreniev.

Source: Mykolaiv City Council.

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