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The doctor fighting for women's health on Ukraine's front line

The doctor fighting for women's health on Ukraine's front line

Summary

Dr. Serhii Baksheiev operates a mobile clinic near the Ukrainian front line, providing free health check-ups to women who have limited access to medical services due to the war. Since 2022, Dr. Baksheiev has performed over 1,000 gynecological examinations in areas lacking healthcare facilities, using a specially equipped vehicle called 'The Feminine Shuttle.'

Key Facts

  • Dr. Serhii Baksheiev is an obstetrician and gynecologist working near the front line of the Ukraine war.
  • He provides free gynecological care using a mobile clinic named 'The Feminine Shuttle.'
  • Since 2022, Dr. Baksheiev has conducted over 1,000 examinations in areas affected by the war.
  • The mobile clinic includes an ultrasound machine and equipment for minor surgeries.
  • Attacks on health facilities in Ukraine have significantly increased, with the WHO reporting over 1,940 incidents.
  • Detection rates for ovarian and cervical cancers in Ukraine have declined since 2020, partly due to reduced access to medical care.
  • Dr. Baksheiev often conducts his visits to occupied rural villages in secret to avoid detection.

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