Ukraine Perinatal Group Update - week of 28 March

Below is a summary of action and achievements over the last week for the Ukraine Perinatal Group.

Background

The Ukraine Perinatal Group was set up to :

1. Advocate for mothers and babies in Ukraine

2. Determine the situation in Ukraine in relation to the provision of neonatal care and support Ukrainian colleagues

3. Determine situation and provide support to neonatal colleagues in bordering countries

4. Work with European colleagues to ensure actions are coordinated

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Actions and outcomes from week beginning 28 March

1. BAPM Ukraine Perinatal Group has written a letter to the Prime Minister, WHO lead, UN and Irish Taoiseach to highlight concerns for maternal and neonatal care and to request that action is reviewed regarding protected humanitarian corridors.

2. The group remains in contact with weekly zoom meetings with colleagues in Ukraine. 

3. The group continues to work closely with NGOs, UNICEF and medical teams in relation to the provision of aid for perinatal centres.