Artesans-ResQ Ukraine: July 2026
In July, ARQ continued to see high demand for complex critical care transport, with 97.6% of completed missions requiring ICU Level 2–3 support. Demand for pediatric and neonatal transfers remained high, alongside a continued need for burn, long-distance, and targeted evacuations, including joint missions carried out in close cooperation with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine MCU. ARQ also continued its CCT training programme, training 20 EMS professionals from 6 regions of Ukraine.
July Highlights
42 missions completed – intensive care support (ICU levels 2 and 3) was required for 97,6% of all patients
In total, 11 pediatric and 2 neonatalcases were successfully transported, continuing an upward demand trend
7 burn patients successfully evacuated
17 long-distance transfers and 4 targeted evacuations were completed, with 5joint missions implemented in close cooperation with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine MCU
Total transportation time: 378 hours and 45 minutes
Total distance covered by our team in July — 31,423 km
Case Study #1
ARQ safely transported a 35-year-old patient with severe thermal injuries and extensive burns to an airport in Poland for onward evacuation and specialized treatment abroad.
After stabilization and treatment in Ukraine, the patient was safely handed over to the aeromedical team for the next stage of care.
This case highlights the importance of coordinated multi-stage medical evacuation and continuity of care across borders.
Case Study #2
ARQ safely transported a critically-ill child with severe electrical trauma and burns covering up to 70% of the body surface to a specialized burn center.
The 6-hour transfer required pre-transport stabilization, continuous intensive care, and close clinical monitoring throughout the journey.
The child was cared for by ARQ’s specialized pediatric transport team, including pediatric anesthesiologists, and was safely handed over to the burn center for further specialized treatment.
Case Study #3
On 29–31 July, ARQ continued its series of Critical Care Transport (CCT) Provider training courses in Kropyvnytskyi.
A total of 20 medical professionals from 6 regions completed the training, strengthening their knowledge and practical skills in the safe transport of critically ill patients.
ARQ is grateful to the Kropyvnytskyi EMS Center for its support and assistance in organizing the training.
