UA-MED has signed a historic Memorandum with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and Committee of Health of the Parliament of Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine – 10 Sept, 2025 – The Ministry of Health of Ukraine and the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on National Health, Medical Care and Medical Insurance and the Ukrainian Alliance for Medical Exchange and Development (UA-MED) have signed a landmark memorandum of cooperation to strengthen Ukraine’s healthcare system during wartime and beyond.
The memorandum was concluded online in a trilateral format and will be formalized at the upcoming UA-MED conference in Kyiv, where signed copies will be exchanged in person. The agreement focuses on upgrading the qualifications of Ukrainian doctors, preventing the spread of antibiotic resistance, and supporting the post-war recovery of the national health system.
UA-MED unites a global network of more than one hundred physicians, researchers, and NGO leaders from leading institutions and organizations. Members include doctors from Harvard Medical School, Stanford University, Johns Hopkins University, Yale School of Medicine, the University of Wisconsin, and the Medical College of Wisconsin, as well as practitioners affiliated with MedGlobal, August Mission, Nova Ukraine, Be an Angel, and others.
Dr. Douglas J. Davis, a radiologist and initiator of UA-MED, emphasized the urgency of the alliance’s work:
“Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest threats Ukraine faces in wartime medicine. Our alliance brings international expertise together with Ukrainian resilience to create solutions that will outlast this conflict.”
People’s Deputy of Ukraine Mykhailo Radutskyi welcomed the cooperation:
“I am convinced that Ukrainian medicine needs expert support from leading world health institutions and better coordination of international care. I see the fight against antibiotic resistance as one of the prospective areas of cooperation. Uncontrolled self-treatment of antibiotics results in bacteria resistance, which complicates the treatment of serious infections. Colleagues at UA -MED are conducting research based on Afghanistan’s experience on preventing military resistance, and this data could be extremely useful for Ukraine.”
The full-scale invasion of Ukraine has left hospitals destroyed, supply chains disrupted, and medical staff working with outdated equipment under constant bombardment. Doctors are forced to manage mass trauma, burns, shrapnel wounds, and infectious diseases with limited resources. The memorandum provides a framework for international partnerships to deliver sustainable support through training, knowledge exchange, and scientific collaboration.
UA-MED’s activities already include observerships, training programs, and conference participation for Ukrainian clinicians at major global gatherings such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Radiological Society of North America, and the American College of Surgeons. The alliance has also helped document wartime antimicrobial resistance, including the first Ukrainian cumulative antibiogram, offering vital data to guide treatment protocols and public health policy.
In addition to its academic and clinical role, UA-MED works closely with humanitarian organizations, which has delivered thousands of tons of aid and supported evacuations from frontline areas. By combining humanitarian relief with capacity building, the alliance ensures that immediate needs are met while also preparing for long-term healthcare reform.
The signing of this memorandum demonstrates how government institutions and international alliances can coordinate effectively to address both urgent wartime health needs and the structural modernization required for Ukraine’s future. With a foundation of trust, expertise, and solidarity, UA-MED and its partners aim to create a replicable model for medical cooperation in conflict zones worldwide.
