Helping hands for Ukraine
To help the victims of war in Ukraine, Ottobock is supporting the expansion of a local medical technology infrastructure in a variety of ways.
To help the victims of war in Ukraine, Ottobock is supporting the expansion of a local medical technology infrastructure in a variety of ways.
Local treatment
Working closely with international aid organisations, Ottobock has succeeded in realising various service centre projects and sending mobile containers to the war zone in a very short space of time.
In order to simultaneously meet the increased demand for prostheses, Ottobock founded a foreign subsidiary in Ukraine in 2023, which is being gradually expanded in terms of logistics and personnel. Among other things, it offers storage options for so-called fast-moving products.
Training programs for technicians
A further focus is on training and education programmes for O&P professionals to specifically address the shortage of skilled workers in Ukraine. Ottobock works closely with Ukrainian non-profit organisations such as Superhumans in this endeavour and trains specialists, for example for the Superhumans Center in Lviv. Founded in April 2023, it has a trauma ward for war victims and a prosthetics centre with a rehabilitation unit.
"I want to deepen my knowledge and improve the quality of my work. It is the only thing we can do for the disabled in our home country."
Borysov Oleksii, training participant of Superhumans
Simple fitting solution for war injured
With the Skeo Up Daily Assist passive functional aid, Ottobock developed a new product in 2023 for rapid deployment in crisis regions. Applied like a liner, it has the functions of a passive hand prosthesis and is particularly suitable for personal hygiene.
Tim Schäfer, Regional President EEMEAThe unpredictable situation in Ukraine remains a major challenge. It’s incredible what we’ve been able to achieve together with so many helping hands.
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Countless helping hands since the beginning of the war
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Additional projects
Help for the children of Gaza
The ongoing fighting in Gaza is leading to a humanitarian crisis, and the entire medical infrastructure has collapsed. Ottobock and the Ottobock Global Foundation want to work together to help children who have lost their limbs in the attacks.
The ongoing fighting in Gaza is leading to a humanitarian crisis, and the entire medical infrastructure has collapsed. Ottobock and the Ottobock Global Foundation want to work together to help children who have lost their limbs in the attacks.
Help for earthquake victims
In February 2023, earthquakes shook the border region between Turkey and Syria, followed by further aftershocks. In addition to the approximately 50,000 fatalities, about 9,000 people have lost arms and legs. Ottobock and the Ottobock Global Foundation are committed to providing medical technology treatment for the earthquake victims through joint relief and fundraising campaigns.
In February 2023, earthquakes shook the border region between Turkey and Syria, followed by further aftershocks. In addition to the approximately 50,000 fatalities, about 9,000 people have lost arms and legs. Ottobock and the Ottobock Global Foundation are committed to providing medical technology treatment for the earthquake victims through joint relief and fundraising campaigns.
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