The Lithuanian Ministry of Health (SAM) has been granted the official authority to manage and allocate material resources designated for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. This mandate allows the SAM to oversee the distribution of medical supplies totaling approximately €45.6 thousand and to organize the logistics for transferring these crucial humanitarian aid consignments to designated personnel. Furthermore, the Ministry has received approval to utilize medical supplies drawn from the SAM-managed state reserve to bolster the humanitarian effort in Ukraine.
These reserve supplies are valued at an estimated €366.5 thousand. This decisive action by the SAM comes in direct response to multiple requests for support. The need for this coordinated aid response was highlighted by several key Ukrainian institutions, including the State Institution of Ukraine’s National Academy of Medical Sciences and the M.
M. Amosov National Cardiovascular and Hereditary Pathology Scientific Center. Additionally, the Ukrainian Embassy in Lithuania submitted requests, underscoring the immediate and necessary requirement for sustained humanitarian support.
By granting this comprehensive authority, the Lithuanian government ensures a structured and accountable process for channeling vital medical aid. The utilization of both newly allocated funds and existing state reserves solidifies Lithuania’s commitment to providing substantial material assistance to Ukraine’s healthcare sector.
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