Renovation of the Department of Kyiv City Children’s Hospital No. 1

The Department of Kyiv City Children’s Hospital No. 1 welcomes dozens of children every day. Some young patients stay for weeks, or even months, accompanied by their parents.

However, the department had not been renovated for many years, and the facilities were largely outdated. For children facing the fear of illness and separation from home, these conditions added extra stress. It is essential for them to experience warmth, comfort, and safety, as their emotional state directly affects the healing process.

The same was true for parents who stayed by their child’s side: the department lacked proper sanitary facilities, a place to wash clothes, a kitchen for tea or coffee, and play areas where children could be engaged in activities while parents rested.

Our foundation supported the renovation of this pediatric department to improve its infrastructure and functionality and to provide better care for children and their families. The renovation focused on creating more suitable spaces (private rooms, relaxation areas) and more functional facilities (upgrading equipment, optimizing the care process). This renovation was also aimed at creating more comfortable conditions for parents to stay with their child.

Our foundation actively participated in the renovation of the pediatric department by providing construction and interior fit-out materials for the following works:

• Dismantling and installation: doors, curtain rods, baseboards, linoleum, lighting fixtures, electrical outlets, and sanitary equipment.
• Surface preparation and finishing: partial plastering, filling of walls and ceilings, painting of walls, ceilings, pipes, and radiators, and tile installation.
• Technical works: replacement of electrical wiring, partial replacement of water supply and wastewater pipes, installation of ventilation grilles, and other infrastructure elements.

In September 2025, the department reopened its doors following renovation. Thanks to close collaboration with the Andriy Zasukha Charitable Foundation, which oversaw the work, we were able to renovate 1,242 m² of the department. It can now accommodate 50 young patients and fully meets modern standards of comfort and safety.

The department now features 32 rooms: 16 single rooms, 15 double rooms, and one intensive care room for children requiring constant monitoring.

Accessibility has been a priority: several rooms have been adapted for children with disabilities, Braille signs and indicators have been installed throughout the department to help visually impaired visitors navigate the space safely and independently. 

The department’s infrastructure has also been upgraded to provide comfort and support for both children and their parents. New facilities include:

• A laundry room with dryers, where clothes can be quickly washed and dried on one’s own;
• A kitchen for meal preparation and dining;
• Modern showers and sanitary facilities;
• A procedure room, playrooms, a cloakroom, and staff facilities.