1000 days of war in Ukraine – Tulipe, supported by its member companies, has donated nearly 300 tonnes of health products since February 2022
Massive humanitarian support
Since the beginning of 2024, Tulipe has shipped 98.5 tonnes of health products to Ukraine, representing 65% of its annual activity. These shipments have benefited partner organisations such as Aide Médicale Caritative France-Ukraine, Motanka, Action Contre la Faim and the Comité d’Aide Médicale Ukraine. In total, twelve donation operations have been carried out, with three more planned between now and the end of the year. “Our commitment in Ukraine remains an absolute priority. Thanks to the mobilisation and generosity of our member healthcare companies, since the beginning of the conflict we have been able to transport 298 tonnes of essential medical products to the worst affected areas since February 2022. This solidarity is crucial to meeting the urgent health needs of the populations affected by the conflict”, explains Alexandre Laridan, Director of the Tulipe association.
Testimonials from the field (November 2024)
“Tulipe’s aid has made it possible to provide essential medicines to people in the regions of Kharkiv, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv and Odessa, who often have no access to healthcare. Thanks to this assistance, health establishments have been able to maintain their services and meet the needs of the most vulnerable”, explains Dr Tania Hoydash, coordinating doctor for the Comité d’Aide Médicale Ukraine. Gaëlle Girbes, founder of the NGO Motanka, adds: “In the field, Tulipe products are distributed in areas with no medical facilities. These medicines enable thousands of people to continue their treatment for chronic illnesses, ensuring vital continuity of care”. Finally, according to Diana Dols, Director of Operations for Aide Médicale et Caritative France Ukraine: “These donations are an important pillar for a health system weakened by the war. They meet a wide range of needs, from caring for victims of the war to treating chronic, seasonal or serious illnesses such as cancer. At our recent meeting with the Minister of Health, Viktor Lyashko, he confirmed that this support was appreciated and essential if the system was not to collapse completely.
Humanitarian situation in Ukraine
According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the humanitarian situation in Ukraine worsened in August and September 2024, due to the intensification of attacks in the north-east, east and south of the country. Some 14.6 million people are in need of humanitarian aid, and 3.67 million are internally displaced.
Call for solidarity to mark 1000 days of war in Ukraine
In the face of this prolonged crisis, Tulipe is calling for the continued mobilisation of its members and healthcare companies to support the Ukrainian population. Today, around 7.5 million Ukrainians have no access to basic healthcare, and the need for essential medicines to treat war wounds, chronic illnesses and common winter infections remains high.
The destruction of hospitals, health centres and pharmacies has left millions of vulnerable people without access to treatment for serious illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disorders. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 1,200 healthcare facilities have been damaged or destroyed since the start of the conflict.
“Our partners in the field see the direct impact of these donations every day: they make it possible to maintain vital care and support the resilience of vulnerable populations, particularly as winter approaches”, notes Alexandre Laridan, Tulipe’s Director. “The situation in Ukraine remains critical, and our commitment is unwavering. We call on healthcare companies to continue their outpouring of solidarity to provide the necessary medicines and equipment. Together, we can make a significant difference for the populations affected by this conflict”, concludes Karine Levesque, President of Tulipe and Managing Director of CSL Vifor.
Read the testimonies of three women working on the front line of humanitarian aid in Ukraine: Gaëlle Girbes, founder of the NGO Motanka, Dr Tania Hoydash, medical coordinator of the Comité d’Aide Médicale Ukraine and Diana Dols, director of humanitarian operations for the Association Aide Médicale & Caritative France-Ukraine (AMCFU).
