Philips, World Bank, and Ukraine Ministry of Health announce successful deployment of nationwide acute stroke care upgrade, helping thousands of patients
Philips (NYSE: PHG) has announced a major healthcare initiative in Ukraine in collaboration with the World Bank and Ukraine's Ministry of Health. The program aims to modernize stroke and cardiovascular care across the country by establishing an advanced nationwide acute stroke treatment network.
The initiative includes the deployment of 25 Azurion interventional suites for minimally invasive stroke treatments, with 19 systems already installed in key regions including Dnipro, Sumy, Kharkiv, Lviv, Zaporizhzha and Odesa. These systems support complex neurovascular procedures like thrombectomies and integrate software tools to enhance care coordination.
The program addresses Ukraine's growing stroke care demand, which is nearly doubling due to war damage and displaced populations. Approximately 140,000 Ukrainians experience stroke annually. The initiative also includes comprehensive clinical training for physicians in Poland to ensure optimal utilization of the new stroke network.
Philips (NYSE: PHG) ha annunciato un'importante iniziativa sanitaria in Ucraina in collaborazione con la Banca Mondiale e il Ministero della Salute ucraino. Il programma mira a modernizzare le cure per ictus e cardiovascolari in tutto il paese, creando una rete nazionale avanzata per il trattamento acuto dell'ictus.
L'iniziativa prevede il dispiegamento di 25 sale interventistiche Azurion per trattamenti minimamente invasivi dell'ictus, con 19 sistemi già installati in regioni chiave tra cui Dnipro, Sumy, Kharkiv, Lviv, Zaporizhzha e Odesa. Questi sistemi supportano procedure neurovascolari complesse come le trombectomie e integrano strumenti software per migliorare il coordinamento delle cure.
Il programma affronta la crescente domanda di cura per ictus in Ucraina, che è quasi raddoppiata a causa dei danni della guerra e delle popolazioni sfollate. Circa 140.000 ucraini soffrono di ictus annualmente. L'iniziativa include anche una formazione clinica completa per i medici in Polonia, per garantire un utilizzo ottimale della nuova rete per l'ictus.
Philips (NYSE: PHG) ha anunciado una importante iniciativa de atención médica en Ucrania en colaboración con el Banco Mundial y el Ministerio de Salud de Ucrania. El programa tiene como objetivo modernizar la atención del ictus y cardiovascular en todo el país, estableciendo una avanzada red nacional de tratamiento agudo del ictus.
La iniciativa incluye el despliegue de 25 salas de intervención Azurion para tratamientos minimamente invasivos del ictus, con 19 sistemas ya instalados en regiones clave como Dnipro, Sumy, Kharkiv, Lviv, Zaporizhzha y Odesa. Estos sistemas apoyan procedimientos neurovasculares complejos como trombectomías e integran herramientas de software para mejorar la coordinación de la atención.
El programa aborda la creciente demanda de atención para ictus en Ucrania, que se casi ha duplicado debido a los daños causados por la guerra y las poblaciones desplazadas. Aproximadamente 140.000 ucranianos sufren un ictus anualmente. La iniciativa también incluye formación clínica integral para médicos en Polonia, para garantizar un uso óptimo de la nueva red para el ictus.
필립스 (NYSE: PHG)는 우크라이나 보건부 및 세계은행과 협력하여 우크라이나에서 주요 의료 이니셔티브를 발표했습니다. 이 프로그램은 국가 전역에서 중풍 및 심혈관 치료를 현대화하고, 고급 국가급 급성 중풍 치료 네트워크를 구축하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
이 이니셔티브에는 25개의 아주리온 중재실이 포함되어 있어 최소 침습적인 중풍 치료를 수행하며, 이미 드니프로, 수미, 하르키우, 리비우, 자포리자 및 오데사와 같은 주요 지역에 19개의 시스템이 설치되었습니다. 이러한 시스템은 혈전 제거술과 같은 복잡한 신경혈관 절차를 지원하고, 치료 조정을 향상시키는 소프트웨어 도구를 통합하고 있습니다.
이 프로그램은 전쟁 피해와 이주민으로 인해 거의 두 배로 증가하고 있는 우크라이나의 중풍 치료 수요에 대처하고 있습니다. 약 14만명의 우크라이나인이 매년 중풍을 겪고 있습니다. 이 이니셔티브에는 새로운 중풍 네트워크의 최적 활용을 보장하기 위해 폴란드에서 의사들에게 종합적인 임상 교육도 포함됩니다.
Philips (NYSE: PHG) a annoncé une importante initiative de santé en Ukraine en collaboration avec la Banque mondiale et le ministère de la Santé ukrainien. Le programme vise à moderniser les soins pour les AVC et cardiovasculaires à travers le pays en établissant un réseau national avancé de traitement aigu des AVC.
L'initiative comprend le déploiement de 25 salles d'intervention Azurion pour des traitements d'AVC peu invasifs, avec 19 systèmes déjà installés dans des régions clés telles que Dnipro, Sumy, Kharkiv, Lviv, Zaporizhzha et Odessa. Ces systèmes soutiennent des procédures neurovasculaires complexes comme les thrombectomies et intègrent des outils logiciels pour améliorer la coordination des soins.
Le programme répond à la demande croissante de soins pour AVC en Ukraine, qui a presque doublé en raison des destructions causées par la guerre et des populations déplacées. Environ 140 000 Ukrainiens souffrent d'AVC chaque année. L'initiative inclut également une formation clinique complète pour les médecins en Pologne afin d'assurer une utilisation optimale du nouveau réseau d'AVC.
Philips (NYSE: PHG) hat eine wichtige Gesundheitsinitiative in der Ukraine in Zusammenarbeit mit der Weltbank und dem Gesundheitsministerium der Ukraine angekündigt. Das Programm zielt darauf ab, die Schlaganfall- und Herz-Kreislauf-Versorgung im ganzen Land zu modernisieren, indem ein fortschrittliches landesweites Netzwerk für die akute Schlaganfallbehandlung eingerichtet wird.
Die Initiative umfasst den Einsatz von 25 Azurion-Interventionsräumen für minimalinvasive Schlaganfallbehandlungen, wobei bereits 19 Systeme in wichtigen Regionen wie Dnipro, Sumy, Charkiw, Lwiw, Saporischschja und Odessa installiert sind. Diese Systeme unterstützen komplexe neurovaskuläre Eingriffe wie Thrombektomien und integrieren Softwaretools zur Verbesserung der Koordination der Versorgung.
Das Programm reagiert auf die wachsende Nachfrage nach Schlaganfallbehandlungen in der Ukraine, die sich aufgrund der Kriegsschäden und der vertriebenen Bevölkerung fast verdoppelt hat. Etwa 140.000 Ukrainer erleiden jährlich einen Schlaganfall. Die Initiative umfasst auch umfassende klinische Schulungen für Ärzte in Polen, um eine optimale Nutzung des neuen Schlaganfallsystems sicherzustellen.
- 19 out of 25 planned Azurion interventional systems already successfully deployed
- Expansion into multiple key Ukrainian regions, indicating strong market penetration
- Partnership with World Bank and Ukraine's Ministry of Health strengthens market position
- Integration into WSO Advocacy Coalition enhances global presence
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This strategic initiative marks a significant advancement in Philips' market position in emerging healthcare markets. The deployment of 25 Azurion interventional suites across Ukraine represents a substantial infrastructure project that strengthens Philips' foothold in Eastern Europe's medical technology sector.
The program's execution speed is particularly noteworthy, with 19 systems already installed and operational. This rapid deployment demonstrates Philips' robust supply chain capabilities and implementation expertise, important factors for investors evaluating operational efficiency. The partnership with AFS Medizintechnik for rollout operations further validates Philips' effective channel partnership strategy.
From a market perspective, this initiative carries three key implications:
- It positions Philips as a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare solutions in conflict-affected regions, potentially opening doors to similar opportunities in other emerging markets
- The integration of training programs and World Stroke Organization partnership creates sustainable revenue streams beyond equipment sales
- The successful implementation in challenging conditions showcases Philips' ability to execute complex healthcare infrastructure projects, potentially leading to similar contracts in other developing markets
The program's scope, addressing 140,000 annual stroke cases in Ukraine, indicates significant recurring revenue potential through maintenance, upgrades and additional service contracts. This aligns with Philips' strategy to expand its healthcare technology solutions while building long-term customer relationships in emerging markets.
February 10, 2025
Groundbreaking program that provides technology and training is reducing the impact of stroke, one of the leading causes of death and disability, by establishing an advanced nationwide acute stroke treatment network
Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Kyiv, Ukraine – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, in collaboration with the World Bank and Ukraine’s Ministry of Health (MOH), today announced a nationwide initiative to modernize stroke and cardiovascular care in Ukraine. The demand for stroke care in Ukraine is nearly doubling, exacerbated by war damage and displaced populations lacking access to timely care. This program – which is already well on its way – aims to address these immense challenges by creating an advanced network of locations for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke.
The joint initiative delivers advanced image-guided therapy systems optimized for acute stroke treatment to key regions, including Dnipro, Sumy, Kharkiv, Lviv, Zaporizhzha and Odesa. Philips is deploying 25 of its Azurion interventional suites to support minimally invasive stroke treatments. These systems support complex neurovascular procedures, such as thrombectomies*, which can reverse stroke effects. The systems integrate software tools and technologies to accelerate procedures and enhance care coordination. Together, these innovations streamline care pathways, reduce treatment delays and improve patient outcomes. Philips is working with its partner, AFS Medizintechnik, to roll out systems across the country. So far, 19 systems have been installed and are already helping Ukrainian physicians provide optimized care to their stroke patients.
“Every year, approximately 140,000 Ukrainians experience a stroke, with many facing disability or death due to delayed treatment,” said Carla Goulart Peron, Chief Medical Officer at Philips. “This collaboration ensures patients in underserved regions gain access to life-saving technologies.”
“This program is saving lives, reducing disability, and changing the futures of stroke patients,” said Dr. Dmytro Lebedynets, a neurologist at Feofaniya Clinical Hospital and consultant on stroke to the World Bank and the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. “With these advanced tools, we can deliver timely and precise life-saving care, even in emergencies. It’s a game-changer for our patients. Now all the regions of our country will be able to provide the full spectrum of care to stroke patients.”
Comprehensive training
The program also emphasizes comprehensive clinical training to ensure the new stroke network is utilized to its full potential. As part of the initiative, physicians will undergo hands-on education and training in Poland. This approach guarantees the latest expertise in stroke treatment , enabling consistent high-quality care delivery across Ukraine.
Partnering with World Stroke Organization
Philips’ ongoing partnership with the World Stroke Organization, established in 2023, has been further expanded through its involvement in the WSO Advocacy Coalition, becoming part of a global network that actively works on healthcare policy, raises public awareness, and advocates for increased investment in stroke care infrastructure.
* A thrombectomy is a minimally invasive procedure where doctors use a small device called a catheter to remove a blood clot from a blood vessel, restoring normal blood flow and preventing damage to vital organs like the brain.
For further information, please contact:
Joost Maltha
Philips Global External Relations
Tel.: +31 6 10 55 8116
E-mail : joost.maltha@philips.com
About Royal Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people's health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips’ patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring and enterprise informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips generated 2023 sales of EUR 18.2 billion and employs approximately 69,300 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.
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