Toys, cartoons and renovated rooms: a children's space opened in a medical facility in Mykolaiv
The medical facility will be able to operate autonomously for up to three days
In Mykolaiv, a modern space for young patients and their parents has been opened in one of the primary health care centers. It was set up as part of the initiative “Care from Birth at Home”, implemented by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Ukraine with financial support from the Government of Germany.
The medical facility’s waiting area has been completely renovated. Before seeing the doctor, children can play with toys, draw, use busy boards or watch cartoons. The examination and vaccination rooms have been fully refurbished, making them more modern and comfortable.
For home outreach visits, medical staff received tablets. At the same time, the Administration of Zavodskyi District is repairing the access path so that parents with strollers can reach the facility without obstacles.
The updated space was inspected by:
- Deputy Mykolaiv City Mayor Anatoliy Petrov;
- Head of the UNICEF Representation in Ukraine Ann-Claire Dufey;
- Acting head of the UNICEF office in Odesa, Volodymyr Tsololo;
- Head of the Health Department, Iryna Shamrai;
- Head of the Administration of Zavodskyi District, Viktor Dmytruk.
Anatoliy Petrov emphasized that the city’s cooperation with UNICEF includes ensuring access to drinking water, equipping shelters in educational institutions, as well as youth and medical projects.
“Mykolaiv has a long-standing history of cooperation with UNICEF. During the full-scale invasion this support became especially significant: from providing drinking water and equipping shelters in educational institutions to implementing youth and medical projects. Today we are opening one of six spaces where parents with children can undergo check-ups, receive vaccinations or get consultations in comfortable conditions. We thank our partners and expect further development of the city,” — said Anatoliy Petrov.
At the same time, the center implemented a project to increase energy resilience. UNICEF provided the facility with powerful batteries and an inverter. This equipment will allow the primary health care center to operate autonomously and provide medical services for three days in the event of a power outage.
Overall, in Mykolaiv, based on three primary health care centers, six similar spaces are planned to operate. According to the city council, they are expected to open their doors to Mykolaiv’s little residents soon.
Source: Mykolaiv City Council.
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