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Mechnikov Hospital: Lifesaving Neurosurgeries Amid Ongoing Warfare

9/29/2025

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Mechnikov Hospital in Dnipro treats traumatic brain injuries, performing rapid, complex surgeries within hours.
Established in 1798, the hospital adapted to modern warfare and expanded neurosurgical capabilities, though vulnerable to attacks.
Dr. Andriy Sirko leads a team that has performed about 2,000 war-related operations since 2014.
U.S. doctors helped acquire advanced equipment; Dr. Rocco Armonda praises the hospital.

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Story summary

Mechnikov Hospital in Dnipro treats traumatic brain injuries, performing rapid, complex surgeries within hours.
Established in 1798, the hospital adapted to modern warfare and expanded neurosurgical capabilities, though vulnerable to attacks.
Dr. Andriy Sirko leads a team that has performed about 2,000 war-related operations since 2014.
U.S. doctors helped acquire advanced equipment; Dr. Rocco Armonda praises the hospital.