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Ukraine EMS Review Reveals Gaps, Calls for Improvements

10/9/2025

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A review of 62 studies on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Ukraine (2004–2024) identifies gaps in standardized protocols and non-communicable disease management during conflicts.
The 2022 invasion has spurred EMS research, focusing on trauma care and management of cancer and diabetes.
Future work should advance supply chains, deploy emerging technologies, and improve coordination and volunteer training for high-risk EMS operations.

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Story summary

A review of 62 studies on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Ukraine (2004–2024) identifies gaps in standardized protocols and non-communicable disease management during conflicts.
The 2022 invasion has spurred EMS research, focusing on trauma care and management of cancer and diabetes.
Future work should advance supply chains, deploy emerging technologies, and improve coordination and volunteer training for high-risk EMS operations.