Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov outlined the country's plans and tasks in the field of medical support for Ukrainian soldiers, which includes opening a modern Reintegration Center to support servicemen released from captivity and introducing an effective rehabilitation system to help them return to service after injuries.

“As for our plans. First, these are training standards in tactical medicine. Our goal is for every serviceman to have self-aid and mutual assistance skills. We are developing and implementing training programs that include practical training, simulations, and interactive courses. Every soldier should know how to properly provide first aid to himself and his fellow servicemen in any situation,” Umerov said at the first annual international congress on military medicine and mental health “Warrior: Life, Health, Combat Efficiency” on Saturday.

He also announced the opening of a laboratory for determining the quality of tourniquets and spoke about the introduction of a modular model for first- and second-level medical centers with clearly defined staffing levels, timesheets, and forms. According to Umerov, this will allow for the rapid deployment of medical centers in the field, providing the necessary level of medical care in any situation.

“As the president of Ukraine has already said, we will implement the resource capacity of the stabilization centers according to uniform standards. We will send thousands of servicemen to undergo recovery programs and open a modern center for the reintegration of servicemen released from captivity,” the minister said.

He noted that together with NATO, Ukraine would complete the creation of all five centers of the Renovator project, including modern rehabilitation centers for the restoration of the health of Ukrainian servicemen.

“Each center will be equipped with modern technologies and specialists who provide high-quality treatment and rehabilitation,” he added.

In addition, Umerov emphasized the importance of an effective rehabilitation system for military personnel returning to duty.

“An effective rehabilitation system will be developed and implemented that will help military personnel return to duty after injuries and illnesses. This will also include a program for the mental recovery of military personnel. Our goal is to ensure optimal rehabilitation depending on whether a person is returning to duty or will engage in civilian life,” he emphasized.

Another point voiced by Umerov is the coordination center for the joint management of the medical resources of the Defense Forces. He indicated that the center would be responsible for the management of all medical resources of the Defense Forces.

“This will allow for the effective distribution of resources, avoid duplication and provide operational support at all levels,” the minister added.

The next task is cooperation with SAG U to adapt training programs.

“We continue to cooperate with our international partners to adapt medical personnel training programs to new challenges and standards,” he said.

In addition, as Umerov reported, work is underway to implement the ASSET and NAMSOC programs in Ukraine. According to him, advanced medical personnel training programs will soon be introduced, in particular in Advanced Surgical Skills, National Association of Medical Special Operations Command in Ukraine, which will allow Ukrainian doctors "to receive full training and be ready for any challenges."

"These are our priorities, these are our tasks, which we will implement quickly, since the life and health of each of our defenders depends on this," the minister said.