In hard-to-reach areas across Ukraine, access to medical diagnostics can mean the difference between timely treatment and tragedy. That’s why through the joint CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal we partnered with BCU Foundation and the Tryzub Gala Foundation, to provide 90 handheld Butterfly iQ+ ultrasound devices and 90 iPads to the Centre for Disaster Medicine of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.
Portable diagnostic devices transforming how mobile medical units deliver care
Using advanced Ultrasound-on-Chip™ technology, each compact system connects to an iPad to provide real-time imaging for cardiac, abdominal, vascular, pulmonary, and musculoskeletal examinations. Healthcare providers can now bring hospital-quality diagnostics directly to patients in areas where traditional medical facilities are damaged, destroyed, or simply too far away.
Critical technology
Years of Russian missile attacks have devastated Ukraine’s medical infrastructure, leaving countless communities without adequate access to diagnostic services. Mobile medical units equipped with these portable ultrasound systems can now reach patients who would otherwise go without essential care, enabling timely diagnosis and ongoing monitoring in field-based settings.
On behalf of the Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Center of Emergency and Disaster Medicine, a division of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, we express our sincere gratitude for the transfer of these portable Butterfly iQ+ ultrasound systems.
These devices will be used both at our institution and distributed among emergency medical centres across Ukraine’s regions. They will be deployed by teams transporting critically ill patients over long distances, enabling rapid diagnostics and timely assessment of patients’ conditions during transport. We are also offering training for medical personnel to ensure proper and effective use.
Thank you for supporting Ukrainian medical professionals and strengthening the capacity of the emergency medical and disaster medicine system in Ukraine.
Vitaliy Krylyuk, MD
Director
This initiative demonstrates how sustained commitment creates lasting impact and exemplifies what recovery looks like in action.
It’s not just about emergency response. It’s about strengthening healthcare systems with the tools and technology that allow communities to diagnose, treat, and heal despite ongoing challenges.
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About the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
Launched in January 2022 as a joint initiative of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal coordinates the efficient delivery of humanitarian aid in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Its efforts support displaced people, medical care, emergency shelter, and food security—both within Ukraine and among those who have sought refuge elsewhere in Europe and in Canada. To date, over $100 million in humanitarian aid has been delivered, reaching more than 7 million people through over 400 projects.
About BCU Foundation
Founded in 2002, BCU Foundation is a registered Canadian charitable organization dedicated to supporting and promoting Ukrainian-Canadian culture, education, and community initiatives. Driven by its motto, “Community Spirit Binding Generations,” the Foundation supports unique and inspiring projects through strategic grants, scholarships, and fundraising events. By empowering the next generation of leaders and preserving a vibrant cultural heritage, the Foundation remains a cornerstone of the community. In 2014, BCU Foundation expanded its mandate to include providing essential humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine. For more information about its mission and current projects, please visit bcufoundation.com.
About the Tryzub Gala Foundation
The Tryzub Gala Foundation was created by The Myhal Family Foundation who saw a need to unify our community across Canada to celebrate the accomplishments of those who have achieved success in their chosen fields, have worked in support of Ukraine, Ukrainian causes, the Ukrainian-Canadian community and Canada overall. Its aspiration remains to reach the entire Ukrainian-Canadian diaspora to celebrate the recipients, use the raised funds to support numerous causes that reflect the daily lives and interests of Canadian Ukrainians, and continue to assist the needs of Ukrainians who have fled the war. Its partnerships with charitable organizations across Canada enable it to support grassroots charities that would otherwise struggle to meet community needs. The 2026 Tryzub Gala will take place on May 7.
