Ukraine Cancer Relief: Aid for War's Forgotten

Despite the ongoing war and continued strain on Ukraine’s healthcare system, cancer treatment remains urgent  and uninterrupted care is critical for survival.

Through the Ukraine Cancer Relief program, Mission Kharkiv continues to support patients and healthcare providers by ensuring access to essential oncology medications across the country.

In this reporting period, we provided a total of 835 units of life-saving oncology medicines through 150 distributions.

Out of this number, 500 units were delivered to healthcare facilities, helping hospitals maintain treatment protocols under extremely difficult conditions.
The remaining 335 units were delivered directly to patients, supporting individuals throughout their treatment journey.

This support reached 133 patients in total, including 96 women and 37 men, each navigating cancer treatment in the context of ongoing instability.

Distribution activities were carried out across several locations:

• Kharkiv -  98 distributions
• Dnipro and via Nova Poshta logistics - 45 distributions
• Lviv -  7 distributions

Each location reflects different realities of access, yet the same shared need, continuity of treatment without interruption.

Ukraine’s healthcare system continues to operate under pressure, with disrupted supply chains and limited predictability.
For oncology patients, even short delays in treatment can have serious consequences.

That is why consistency in delivery is essential.

Every unit of medicine represents more than medical support. 
It means time, stability, and the possibility to continue fighting.

We are deeply grateful to our donors and partners whose support makes this work possible. Your commitment ensures that people facing cancer in Ukraine are not left without treatment in the most vulnerable moments of their lives.
Thanks to your support, treatment continues. Care continues. Hope continues.

Links:

• Mission Kharkiv website

Despite the ongoing war and relentless pressure on Ukraine’s healthcare system, cancer does not stop and neither does our support.

Through the Ukraine Cancer Relief program, Mission Kharkiv continues to stand with patients across the country, ensuring that access to life-saving oncology treatment is not interrupted by war, displacement, or systemic disruption.

In March 2026, we delivered a total of 1,309 units of essential oncology medications through 237 distributions. Of these, 720 units were provided to healthcare facilities, while 589 units reached individual patients directly, helping people continue treatment at a time when continuity can mean survival.

Behind every number is a person trying to hold on to treatment, stability, and hope in the middle of uncertainty.

This month, we supported 113 women and 100 men, each facing a cancer diagnosis while also living through the daily consequences of war.

• 105 distributions took place  in Kharkiv
• 106 distributions  took place  in Lviv
• 26 distributions took place in Dnipro and through Nova Poshta 

In total, we worked with 27 healthcare facilities, helping strengthen their ability to continue providing oncology care despite ongoing shortages and systemic strain.

Ukraine’s healthcare system continues to face disrupted supply chains, logistical barriers, and increasing demand. For cancer patients, even short delays in treatment can have life-altering consequences.

That is why every delivery matters.

Every package of medicine represents more than treatment it represents time, dignity, and the chance to continue fighting.

We are deeply grateful to our donors and supporters whose solidarity makes this work possible. Your commitment ensures that cancer patients in Ukraine are not left alone in their most vulnerable moments.

Thanks to your support, treatment continues. Hope continues. Life continues.

Links:

• Mission Kharkiv website