On the 24th of February 2022, the Russian Federation began an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, marking the biggest military attack in Europe since the second world war. Over 4 million people have fled their homeland within the first month of the war and have triggered a large refugee crisis with impacts far beyond the Ukrainian border. People in the neighboring countries have shown tremendous support by stepping forward to donate food, clothes, medications, money, and other essential supplies. The governments and other regional stakeholders have also been supportive in accommodating and easing regulations for the incoming refugees. Herein, we summarize the humanitarian measures and medical donations that have been made by European countries as they stepped up their efforts to provide refugees with all necessary basic services. We further highlight potential oncoming challenges in Ukraine and the host countries along with relevant solutions to these challenges. The current scenario highlights the need for multi-party and multi-level collaborations (both public and private) to tackle the emerging situation.

Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest Romania

Charles University Nové Město Czechia

Eötvös Loránd University Budapest Hungary

Genesis Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Ferozepur Punjab India

Medical University of Lodz Lodz Poland

Medical University of Warsaw Warsaw Poland

National Pirogov Memorial Medical University Vinnytsya Ukraine

Omsk State Medical University Omsk Russian Federation

Riga Stradiņš University Riga Latvia

Siberian State Medical University Tomsk Russian Federation

State University of Medicine and Pharmacy Nicolae Testemițanu Chișinău Moldova

Uzhhorod National University Uzhhorod Zakarpattia Oblast Ukraine

Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara Timișoara Romania

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