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Information and Resources for Ukraine

In response to the current war taking place in Ukraine, ESE together with the Ukrainian Diabetology Association and the Association of the Endocrinologists of Ukraine have developed statements to create awareness around the needs of endocrine patients, produced materials and actions to support the endocrine health care providers and the population in Ukraine.

A message to our friends and colleagues in Ukraine - December 2023

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National Endocrine Societies
ESE has a close relationship with 50 national endocrine societies across Europe. You can find details of these national societies here – there are a huge number of valuable resources on their websites.
European Reference Networks
The European Reference Networks have initiated a coordinated action to ensure that every possible patient can find the nearest healthcare professional.
European Cancer Organisation/American Society of Clinical Oncology
The European Cancer Organisation/American Society of Clinical Oncology have put together a number of resources from patient organisations, medical societies and other agencies in several different languages.
British Academy and the Council for At-Risk Academics
The British Academy and the Council for At-Risk Academics has launched a scheme of Fellowships for Researchers at Risk.
EURORDIS Rare Disease Resource Centre
EURORDIS has developed a resource centre for people living with a rare disease from Ukraine, both those who are currently in the country and those who have sought refuge in Europe. It is also for the patient organisations looking to help them.
German Society of Endocrinology (DGE)
The German Society of Endocrinology (DGE) have a dedicated email address set up to receive requests and provide replies from experts.
European Commission
The European Commission have launched ERA4Ukraine, a new one-stop-shop portal for Researchers to find out about Job opportunities in the EU, Recognition of diploma, housing offers, web support and information.
Emergency Treatment Cards for Patients

In order to support patients and physicians in their care pathway and highlight emergency aspects related to specific endocrine diseases , ESE has developed 5 disease emergency cards in Ukrainian language. The cards address critical situations that can occur in Adrenal Insufficiency, Type 1 Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, Diabetes Insipidus and Hypoparathyroidism. These cards can be downloaded, printed on credit card format and provided to the patient.

Download the Emergency Treatment Cards
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What can you do to help?

If you would like to add resources to this page or have any information to share about the situation in Ukraine, or the support that hospitals and societies can provide to Ukrainian refugees please email: ese-ukrainian-support@ese-hormones.org

The Ukrainian Diabetology Association and the European Society of Endocrinology have issued a Joint Statement: Ukraine and endocrine drug shortages to highlight the need to secure the continued care of patients with endocrine disease with regards to urgent medical supply. This statement can serve to inform governments, institutions, humanitarian aid organisations and stakeholders about the most pressing medical need in the care of patient with endocrine disorders. This statement will be updated as more information becomes available, and can be used by any endocrine professional assisting patients in or from Ukraine. 

Download the Joint Statement