The Ministry of Health reports that the restoration of the Okhmatdyt children's hospital, damaged by Russian strikes, is a lengthy process due to the construction's complexity. Project documentation and necessary expertise must be developed.
During a briefing, Deputy Health Minister Edem Adamov emphasized that the duration of the work is a common concern. "It is crucial to adhere to state construction norms and technical standards," he stated.
This facility has a high complexity status, meaning construction cannot proceed without project documentation and expertise.
Adamov noted that state expertise will help eliminate doubts regarding work quality and is essential for determining the scope of work, required materials, and their costs.
The deputy minister stressed that the hospital must continue providing medical assistance during the restoration, complicating the rebuilding process.
"This affects noise levels and the organization of work: how and when various stages will be carried out," he added.
It is worth noting that the Okhmatdyt hospital suffered damage from a missile strike in July 2024, particularly affecting the toxicology department, which cannot be restored.
Funds were raised for the hospital's restoration through the charitable foundation "Okhmatdyt." In July 2024, the highest bid won the tender for repairs.
However, the agreement was later canceled, and the Ministry of Health announced a new tender through Prozorro.
The National Police and other authorities began investigating the restoration processes. The hospital's director, Volodymyr Zhovnir, was suspended from his position.
The hospital established a supervisory board, and in October 2024, it announced a tender for essential emergency response works.
In January 2025, journalists reported a possible corruption scheme surrounding the tender. Investigations revealed that the partner of the winning company’s head is connected to a state institute where calculations were allegedly made for the public tender.
Inna Ivanenko, head of the recovery council, denied these allegations, stating that specialists only conducted a technical assessment of the damaged premises.
In April, the hospital opened a new nephrology and dialysis department, which had been damaged due to a hostile missile strike.
As of the end of April 2025, the Ministry of Health reported that the total amount of contracts for the restoration of "Okhmatdyt" is 36.2 million hryvnias.