Lectures and seminars Frontline lessons from Ukraine to civilian health care system
The NGO Repower visit Region Stockholm and on 16 December, employees from Region Stockholm and Karolinska Institutet are invited to discussions and exchanges of experiences with healthcare professionals from Ukraine.
The NGO Repower supports Ukrainian healthcare professionals by providing help, rehabilitation, recovery, and a break from their frontline duties in the war in Ukraine. In December 2025 they visit Region Stockholm and the program includes recovery activities combined with lectures and meetings.
The Swedish healthcare system has much to learn when it comes to managing mass casualty situations, providing care during wartime, conducting evacuations, and ensuring patient safety under resource-limited conditions. Therefore, on December 16, we welcome employees from Region Stockholm and Karolinska Institutet to discussions and exchange of experiences with the visiting healthcare professionals from Ukraine.
- For whom? Healthcare professionals, as well as other staff and decision-makers within healthcare and academia who work with or have an interest in preparedness and civil defense.
- Cost: Participation is free of charge. Lunch and refreshments are included.
- Registration: Register here by December 9 at the latest.
- Organizers: Region Stockholm and the Centre for Health Crises, Karolinska Institutet.
- Contact person: Lisa Strömmer, lisa.strommer@ki.se.
- Language: English with translation into Ukrainian.
Program
09.00: Coffee and sandwich
09.30: Welcome
Moderators of the day: Gunnar Sandersjöö, Chief of Trauma, Orthopedics and Emergency Surgery, Karolinska University Hospital, Johan von Schreeb, Centre for Health Crises, Karolinska Institutet, Jonas Zimmerman, Repower coordinator.
Patients from Ukraine treated at Karolinska
Gunnar Sandersjöö
Point of Injury, Trauma Stabilisation Point
Repower delegates and Jonas Zimmerman
10.30-11.00: Coffee break
11.00-12.15: Field Hospital, Definitive Hospital, Medical Command
Repower delegates and Jonas Zimmerman
12.15-13.30: Lunch
13.30-14.45: Workshop/Panel discussion led by moderators
- Repower delegates
- Patrik Söderström, CMO, prehospital Care Stockholm region
- Bruno Ziegler, CMO Field Medical Transports, National Board of Social Affairs and Health
- Ralph Bolander, emergency medical officer, Unit för Emergency Medical Prepardness Stockholm region
14.45-15.15: Coffee break
15.15-16.00: Closing discussion
16.00-16.15: Photo session
About Repower
Since 2022, Repower NGO has worked to support Ukrainian healthcare professionals by providing help, rehabilitation, recovery, and a break from their frontline duties in the war in Ukraine.
Each project includes a program with various elements such as sessions with psychologists, mindfulness, outdoor activities, and cultural and nature experiences. Ten psychologists from a Ukrainian volunteer organization participate in each project.
Activities and programs are carried out in collaboration with local actors, businesses, and associations. The content provides participants with tools to strengthen both physical and mental health. After twelve days, the group returns to the war zone. So far, around 700 doctors and healthcare workers have taken part in Repower’s projects.
Funding comes from donations by individuals, as well as sponsorships from companies and organizations.