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The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has announced its readiness for the start of work of aero medical teams, the press service of the ministry informs.

“These are eight aircraft, which in difficult cases can hospitalize patients in healthcare facilities and carry out resuscitation measures in Ukraine,” Viktor Liashko, the chief state sanitary doctor of Ukraine, said during a briefing on April 6.

It is noted that three aircraft will be provided by the State Emergency Service, and five more – by the National Guard of Ukraine.