Attacks on Ukrainian healthcare centres and hospitals by Russian forces have increased in frequency and intensity, which makes medical aid delivered from Ireland all the more crucial. Irish volunteer Stephen ‘Sammy’ Byrne has been part of regular medical aid deliveries to Ukraine since 2022, as the founder of the not-for-profit foundation, the Peace Bridge Foundation. Some of the consignment of medical supplies went to a disability centre, while other equipment was delivered to an amputee rehabilitation centre. Ukrainian Action in IrelandIn 2022, Ukrainian Action in Ireland was formed to help refugees here, but over time, this has also evolved into arranging medical aid for Ukraine. This was sent as part of an ongoing agreement with Gurtom Charity Ukraine on behalf of the Ukrainian health ministry.

Source: Irish Examiner March 23, 2026 02:00 UTC