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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