President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Shalimov National Institute of Surgery and Transplantology and congratulated its employees on the 50th anniversary of the institution.
"Thank you for the great journey you have taken in these 50 years. At every step of this path, you save the lives of many people," the President said.
The President thanked the doctors for their daily work and saved lives of patients.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy inspected the premises of the Department of Endoscopic Surgery and Intensive Care and got himself acquainted with the methods of transplantation and treatment of polytraumas.
He also spoke with Ukrainian servicemen who were wounded in battles with the Russian occupiers and are currently undergoing treatment at the institute. The Head of State thanked the soldiers for their feats and wished them a speedy recovery.
The President presented state awards and awarded the honorary title of "Honored Doctor of Ukraine" to employees and physicians who provided assistance to civilians during Russia's armed aggression.
"I want to thank you. You are on the same frontline as our military. You conduct surgeries not only in surgical wards, but also in field hospitals. I wish you and your families good health. Thank you for taking care of all of us," the Head of State said.
