Health bridge for close communities

30/04/2026

Programme website: https://next.huskroua-cbc.eu/

28/04/2026

Health Bridge: New Equipment — New Opportunities for Kolomyia Central District Hospital

Improving the quality of medical services is the key objective of the project Health Bridge for Cross-Border Communities. Its implementation at Kolomyia Central District Hospital has been ongoing for over a year, and the results are already clearly visible.

During this time, the hospital has been equipped with an anesthesia machine with a ventilator, an ultrasound system, modern surgical lamps, two sterilizers, and three electrocardiographs. This equipment is already helping doctors provide higher-quality care to patients.

Another important step lies ahead: the procurement of a laparoscopic tower is nearing completion, which will open up new opportunities for performing modern minimally invasive surgeries.

“Medical equipment does not stand still – it evolves rapidly. If we do not update it, we will fall far behind. This is needed not only for me or my colleagues, but also for the younger generation – they must learn to work with modern technology. Everything new is excellent,” emphasizes Volodymyr Debenko, Head of the Surgical Department of the hospital.

The project continues to move forward: new procurements are being prepared, a cross-border epidemiological study is underway, and regular online meetings with partners – hospitals from Romania, Hungary, and Slovakia – are ongoing.

“This project is truly important for us. It is not about abstract changes – it is about concrete improvements that are already helping doctors do their jobs better today. New equipment means more opportunities for diagnosis and treatment, and therefore better outcomes for patients. Equally important for us is the exchange of experience with colleagues from other countries – it is an opportunity to learn, adopt best practices, and move forward,” emphasizes Andrii Koshkin, General Director of Kolomyia Central District Hospital.

The main objectives of the project are to create an attractive cross-border region built on the foundation of a healthy family. This represents a comprehensive vision aimed at promoting the well-being and prosperity of communities. At its core, it emphasizes the importance of health and well-being as key elements for improving quality of life and the region’s attractiveness, with a focus on ensuring equal access to healthcare for all residents.

Project duration: January 2025 – December 2026

Total Project Budget €2 109 770,40 including:
• EU grant: €1 898 793,35
• Partner contributions: €210 977,05
• Budget for Ukraine: €450 627,66

Project Partners:
• Kolomyia Central District Hospital, Kolomyia, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Ukraine.
• Vișeu de Sus Hospital, Vișeu de Sus, Maramureș County, Romania.
• Almasi Baloga Pal Hospital, Ozd, Hungary.
• Hospital with Polyclinic in Královský Chlmec, Královský Chlmec City, Slovakia.

This publication was produced with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of Kolomyia Central District Hospital and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.

Programme website: https://next.huskroua-cbc.eu/
Programme page: Interreg VI A NEXT Hungary Slovakia Romania Ukraine

16/04/2026

Television reports on the implementation of the project in Kolomyia

15/04/2026

New medical equipment is already in use, and the Health Bridge project is delivering real improvements for both patients and the doctors of Kolomyia Central District Hospital.

The upgrade became possible within the framework of the project “Health Bridge for Close Communities,” supported by the European Union (Interreg VI-A NEXT Hungary–Slovakia–Romania–Ukraine Programme 2021–2027).



Нове медичне обладнання – вже в роботі. Проєкт Health Bridge приносить реальні зміни для пацієнтів і Коломийської центральної районної лікарів.

Оновлення стало можливим у межах проєкту «Міст здоров’я для прикордонних громад» за підтримки Європейського Союзу (Програма Interreg VI-A NEXT Hungary–Slovakia–Romania–Ukraine 2021–2027).

15/04/2026

14/04/2026

We are sharing updates on the new equipment acquired for Kolomyia Central District Hospital within the Health Bridge project.

Among the items received are an anesthesia machine, a portable ultrasound device, modern surgical lamps, two sterilizers, and three electrocardiographs. This equipment is already supporting doctors in their daily work.

More upgrades are ahead. The procurement of a laparoscopic tower for minimally invasive surgeries is currently underway, along with laboratory equipment, including an electrolyte and blood gas analyzer and a coagulometer.

All of this is part of the project “Health Bridge for Close Communities” (HUSKROUA/23/RS/2.1/029), implemented under the Interreg VI-A NEXT Hungary–Slovakia–Romania–Ukraine 2021–2027 Programme.

Step by step, we are improving treatment conditions, upgrading equipment, and strengthening the capacity of hospital.

This publication was produced with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of Kolomyia Central District Hospital and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.



Interreg VI A NEXT Hungary Slovakia Romania Ukraine

Розказуємо про нове обладнання, яке вдалося придбати в межах проєкту Health Bridge для Коломийської центральної лікарні.

Серед отриманого – наркозно-дихальний апарат, портативний УЗД, операційні лампи, два стерилізатори та три електрокардіографи. Це обладнання вже допомагає лікарям у щоденній роботі.

Попереду – ще більше оновлення. Триває закупівля лапароскопічної стійки для проведення малоінвазивних операцій, а також лабораторного обладнання: аналізатора електролітів і газів крові та коагулометра.
Усе це – частина проєкту «Міст здоров’я для прикордонних громад» (Health Bridge for Close Communities, HUSKROUA/23/RS/2.1/029), який реалізується в межах програми Interreg VI-A NEXT Hungary–Slovakia–Romania–Ukraine 2021–2027.

Крок за кроком покращуємо умови лікування, оновлюємо обладнання та підсилюємо можливості нашої лікарні.

Цю публікацію створено за фінансової підтримки Європейського Союзу. Її зміст є виключною відповідальністю Коломийської центральної районної лікарні і не обов'язково відображає погляди Європейського Союзу.

31/03/2026

The implementation of the project is ongoing. Kolomyia Central District Hospital has announced a procurement for new equipment — a reusable laparoscopic system. Detailed information about the tender is available at the following link:
https://zakupivli.pro/gov/tenders/ua-2026-03-20-011831-a

This equipment provides high-quality visualization of internal organs, enabling surgeons to perform procedures with maximum precision, even through small incisions. Why does this matter?

A laparoscopic system is a key component for minimally invasive surgery. It helps to:

- reduce surgical trauma;
- shorten procedure time;
- lower the risk of complications;
- speed up patient recovery;
- reduce the length of hospital stays.

The procurement is carried out within the framework of the project “Health Bridge for Close Communities” (HUSKROUA/23/RS/2.1/029), implemented with the support of the Interreg VI-A NEXT Hungary–Slovakia–Romania–Ukraine 2021–2027 Programme.



Реалізація проєкту триває. Коломийська центральна районна лікарня оголосила закупівлю нового обладнання — лапароскопічної стійки багаторазового використання. Ознайомитися із закупівлею можна за посиланням: https://zakupivli.pro/gov/tenders/ua-2026-03-20-011831-a

Таке обладнання забезпечує чітку візуалізацію внутрішніх органів, що дозволяє хірургам працювати максимально точно навіть через невеликі розрізи. Чому це важливо?

Лапароскопічна стійка – ключовий елемент для проведення малоінвазивних операцій. Вона дозволяє:

- зменшити травматичність втручань;
- скоротити час операції;
- знизити ризик ускладнень;
- пришвидшити відновлення пацієнтів;
- зменшити тривалість перебування в лікарні.

Закупівля обладнання проводиться у рамках проєкту «Міст здоров’я для прикордонних громад» (Health Bridge for Close Communities, HUSKROUA/23/RS/2.1/029) та реалізується за підтримки програми Interreg VI-A NEXT Hungary–Slovakia–Romania–Ukraine 2021–2027.

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Programul Interreg VI-A NEXT Ungaria-Slovacia-România-Ucraina este implementat în cadrul financiar al Uniunii Europene pentru perioada 2021-2027, fiind guvernat de politica de coeziune a UE. Programul are ca scop sprijinirea dezvoltării regiunii de frontieră dintre Ungaria, Slovacia, România și Ucraina, acordând o atenție deosebită reducerii disparităților în zona programului din Ucraina.
Aria programului include următoarele unități teritoriale: în Ungaria, județele Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg și Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén; în Slovacia, regiunile Košice și Prešov; în România, județele Maramureș, Satu Mare și Suceava; iar în Ucraina, regiunile Transcarpatia, Ivano-Frankivsk și Cernăuți.
Programul oferă finanțare din partea UE pentru implementarea de soluții comune la probleme transfrontaliere, având scopul de a asigura o regiune de frontieră rezilientă, verde, sănătoasă, atractivă și cooperantă. Acesta sprijină adaptarea la schimbările climatice, sigură acces egal la îngrijirea medicală, promovează biodiversitatea, cultura și turismul durabil, precum și cooperarea între cetățeni, actorii societății civile și instituții.
Siteul programului: https://next.huskroua-cbc.eu/
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