Enhancing Prehospital Care During the Conflict in Ukraine: NATO's Role in Global Health Engagement.

This article focuses on the challenges and developments in prehospital medical care during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, particularly following the 2022 Russian invasion. It examines gaps in infrastructure, training, logistics, and medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) that affect both warfighters and civilians, highlighting efforts by NATO, its member states, and various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to standardize care, enhance training, and improve interoperability. The study emphasizes the role of NATO's Global Health Engagement (GHE) initiatives and partnerships with Ukrainian institutions, such as the Ukrainian Military Medical Academy, in advancing medical readiness and aligning practices with NATO standards despite ongoing operational and logistical challenges. The findings underscore the importance of international collaboration, standardized protocols, and continuous adaptation to improve prehospital care in conflict zones, offering lessons applicable to future military and humanitarian medical responses.