The modern building of Okhmatdyt, which was damaged by a missile attack on July 8, is planned to be restored by winter, according to the Ministry of Health's press service.
The damage is estimated at over 800 million hryvnias, with 400 million hryvnias needed for equipment replacement. This amount will be covered by an American private family foundation focused on enhancing public safety and conflict mitigation. The remaining funds, over one billion hryvnias, have already been raised by donors.
The medical facility has conducted a "transparent tender" and selected a contractor for the restoration. The first phase of the work will involve repairing rooms and replacing windows and doors. The next phase will focus on restoring the building's facade. The Ministry of Health emphasized that medical services are already being provided in the building, but "completion of the restoration work will allow it to reach its designed capacity."
A new building will be constructed on the site of the destroyed structures. It will focus on high-tech areas such as pediatric urology and gastroenterology. A trauma center for children will be organized, the radiology center will be expanded, and a perinatal center will be established.
Currently, a separate assessment is being conducted for the historical toxicology building, which suffered the most significant damage. It was previously planned for demolition. Health Minister Viktor Lyashko noted that the building may not be worth restoring. Depending on the results, it may either be restored or turned into a memorial. The Ministry of Health is awaiting professional assessments.
"With proper funding, construction could be completed by the end of 2026," the Ministry of Health stated. The total cost of repairs and equipment is estimated at approximately 150 million euros (over 6.5 billion hryvnias). Funding for the construction will come from the state, as well as donor contributions and already collected donations.
