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Ukraine Without Pain: Training Doctors in Pain Management
In October–November 2025, a series of in-person training on pain management for patients with combat-related injuries took place in Kyiv. As part of the Ukraine Without Pain initiative, more than 30 physicians from various medical specialties came to the Feofaniya Clinical Hospital to learn from a dozen experts about managing pain in patients with combat-related injuries. The curriculum was multidisciplinary, combining lectures with intensive hands-on practice. Topics cov

Nova Ukraine
Feb 231 min read


Ukraine Without Pain Strategic Initiative Launches Two-Phase Rehabilitation Specialist Training Program
The "Ukraine Without Pain" project announces the launch of a large-scale, two-phase rehabilitation specialist training program. This is a key element in the strategy to establish a national pain management system, directly aimed at overcoming the shortage of qualified personnel needed to work with military and civilian patients suffering from war trauma. Phase 1: Mass Online Training The first phase is a publicly accessible online course designed to quickly and effectively u

Nova Ukraine
Dec 6, 20252 min read


Six Ukrainian Doctors Advance Training at Yale University
In a significant milestone for the "Ukraine Without Pain" strategic initiative, six Ukrainian physicians have successfully completed a one-month observership in the United States. The specialists undertook their training at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and Yale New Haven Hospital . This program, organized by Doctors United for Ukraine (DU4U) in partnership with Nova Ukraine and with the support of the Yale World Partnership Fund , represents a crucial step in developing

Nova Ukraine
Dec 6, 20252 min read


Ukraine Without Pain: A National Transformation Initiative Spotlighted at the HEAL Ukraine Conference at Harvard
As a crucial part of its strategic commitment, the "Ukraine Without Pain" project team participated in the major UA-MED Heal Ukraine Conference, held at Harvard University on November 7–8. The event brought together over 250 doctors, researchers, and healthcare professionals from around the globe, all focused on strengthening Ukraine’s medical resilience. The flagship Nova Ukraine medical project, "Ukraine Without Pain" was a central focus of one of the panel discussions. L

Nova Ukraine
Dec 6, 20252 min read


Training doctors within Ukraine Without Pain project
Nova Ukraine continues to support the training of Ukrainian doctors as part of the Ukraine Without Pain project, which integrates classroom instruction with hands-on clinical practice and observation during patient care and surgical procedures. Since the program started, 30 doctors have completed the training. Step by step, we are working on a vital, long-term initiative to improve care for people living with chronic pain. By addressing urgent medical needs today, we are also

Nova Ukraine
Apr 6, 20251 min read


Chronic Pain Treatment Success: Ilya's Story
At the end of 2024, Nova Ukraine, together with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine , launched a project called “Ukraine Without Pain.” Its main goal is to create a networked ecosystem for chronic pain treatment in Ukraine by supplying hospitals with the necessary equipment and funding the training of doctors working in those hospitals. The importance of this project cannot be overestimated: People who have lived with chronic pain for months and sometimes years can get rid of

Nova Ukraine
Mar 28, 20252 min read


Completion of the course “Treatment of Pain Syndrome in Patients with Combat Trauma” for doctors of the Main Medical Clinical Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine
Today, the course “Treatment of Pain Syndrome in Patients with Combat Trauma” for doctors of the Main Medical Clinical Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has concluded. For several days, one team was teaching another. The training was filled with useful information, engaging discussions, and practical case studies. During the course, we discussed the diagnosis of pain syndromes, psychological methods of pain treatment, and medication-based correction. We e

Nova Ukraine
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Beginning of the course “Treatment of Pain Syndrome in Patients with Combat Trauma” for doctors of the Main Medical Clinical Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine
“Team teaches team” — under this motto, the third training course for doctors, “Treatment of Pain Syndrome in Patients with Combat Trauma” , started today at the Feofaniya Clinical Hospital. From March 10 to 14, a team of 11 experienced doctors from the Main Medical Clinical Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine will undergo unique training at our hospital. Feofaniya, selected as an expert center for training specialists from all over Ukraine, has prepared a 5

Nova Ukraine
Mar 10, 20251 min read


Ukraine Without Pain: ten doctors are training at Feofaniya
From February 24 to 28, a team from the Municipal Enterprise Poltava Regional Clinical Hospital named after M.V. Sklifosovskyi — consisting of 10 professionals of different specialties and led by Deputy Chief Physician Oleksandr Oliinyk — is participating in a specialized training course, “Pain Management in Patients with Combat Injuries,” at Feofaniya Clinical Hospital. This educational initiative became possible thanks to the collaboration of Feofaniya Hospital, the NGO Uk

Nova Ukraine
Feb 28, 20251 min read


Internship course for doctors started: “Treatment of Pain Syndrome in Patients with Combat Trauma”
Today at the Feofaniya Clinical Hospital, an internship course for doctors began: “Treatment of Pain Syndrome in Patients with Combat Trauma.” This is the first training stream in 2025 and already the second overall. The training will follow the principle of “team teaches team,” a fundamentally new method of introducing practices into clinical work. Feofaniya has been selected as an expert center for training specialists from across Ukraine. This time, from February 24 to 2

Nova Ukraine
Feb 24, 20252 min read


Nova Ukraine joined the international conference "New Medicine — RAZOM
Nova Ukraine joined the international conference "New Medicine — RAZOM," which brought together over 150 participants, including doctors, clinic directors, volunteers, representatives of the public sector, government institutions, NGOs, and international organizations. Andrii Rudenko, Head of Nova Ukraine's Medical Initiatives in Ukraine, participated in a panel discussion on "Collaboration Between Medical Institutions and NGOs." He shared Nova Ukraine's key medical prioritie

Nova Ukraine
Jan 3, 20251 min read


About Ukraine Without Pain: project video
UKRAINE WITHOUT PAIN: The Pain Management Initiative About Ukraine Without Pain Patients suffering from chronic pain often seek different specialists to identify the cause of their pain and to eliminate it, but unfortunately, without a comprehensive approach it's difficult. Therefore, Nova Ukraine, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, is working to create a network of centers that will treat patients with chronic pain. The number of people suffering from chr

Nova Ukraine
Dec 15, 20241 min read


About Ukraine Without Pain: beginning of the project
We are excited to announce “Ukraine Without Pain” — a new initiative by Nova Ukraine in partnership with Ukraine’s Ministry of Health. Our mission is to create a nationwide network of pain treatment centers to support the thousands of soldiers and civilians suffering from chronic pain due to war injuries. The need is urgent: 54% of Ukrainians experience PTSD, while anxiety and stress are affecting millions more. Since February 2022, Ukraine has seen 300,000 new cases of disab

Nova Ukraine
Nov 16, 20241 min read
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