On the eve of World Cancer Day, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the children's department of the National Cancer Institute in Kyiv.
The Head of State familiarized himself with the operations of the department that offers highly specialized treatment for children with cancer. Patients from all regions of Ukraine under the age of 18 with almost all types of malignant tumors are treated there. This is about 150 children a year.
The President talked to young patients and their parents. Among them, there are families from the frontline areas.
The Head of State was told about the treatment of children. Volodymyr Zelenskyy wished the young patients and their families endurance to overcome the disease and a speedy recovery. The Head of State also presented the children with gifts.
"You are very courageous and strong in spirit. I wish you this victory. I am confident that your doctors and your families will help you with this," he said.
The President also thanked the doctors who selflessly help patients overcome the disease.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy inspected the radiation diagnostics department with X-ray rooms equipped with modern equipment that allows for high-level computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, angiography and other types of diagnostics.
The Head of State spoke with the management and specialists of the medical institution, discussed the prospects of its development and existing issues.
