On March 25, Japanese Ambassador Nakagome Masashi and Chairwoman of the “Krona” Foundation Olena Matsibokh, signed an agreement to provide vital equipment for intraoperative histological rapid diagnostics of tumors in children, worth 5.97 million UAH.
The Ambassador Nakagome Masashi confirmed that the Government of Japan remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine and its children and condemned last July’s attack on “Okhmatdyt,” which claimed two lives, caused injuries, and damaged critical equipment.
“This grant agreement will deliver 10 medical devices for cancer diagnostics and treatment for young patients. I hope these devices will save many lives. I sincerely thank the “Krona” Foundation for their invaluable support,” said Nakagome Masashi.
The equipment will allow surgeons to quickly determine the nature of tumors during operations in just 15–20 minutes, minimizing risks. It will also help avoid repeat interventions. Research will be conducted for 3,000 patients annually.
“We initiated this project to restore Okhmatdyt’s diagnostic and surgical capabilities following the shelling on July 8 last year. Rapid intraoperative diagnostics is an excellent solution as it will enable surgeries to be performed with higher precision, avoiding repeat interventions in many cases. Consequently, it will allow help to be provided to a greater number of children. Additionally, there will be no need to create extra wards or operating rooms. At the same time, it will ease children’s treatment and recovery,” said Olena Matsibokh.
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The Government of Japan’s KUSANONE Program supports safety and community development projects aimed at addressing basic human needs and improving social conditions.
The Krona Foundation, established in 2006, has implemented hundreds of healthcare projects across Ukraine, introducing modern technologies. Today, Krona is a leading innovator in medical diagnostics and technologies in Ukraine.
“Okhmatdyt” is Ukraine’s largest and unique multidisciplinary children’s hospital, serving as a guardian of children’s health for over 130 years. It provides comprehensive medical care, from emergency situations to organ transplantation. Annually, “Okhmatdyt” treats around 70,000 patients and performs approximately 12,000 surgeries, making it a leader in the country. Additionally, 27 leading medical institutions have chosen Okhmatdyt as a clinical base for education, research, and innovation.