Chernobyl’s shadow grows as rural hospital shuts down key services
The Svyetilovich Rural Hospital in Vetka District has shut down most of its services, dealing another blow to the village still recovering from the Chernobyl incident. The once-respected rehabilitation unit has now moved 30 km away, leaving only a small nursing care facility behind.
The local health administration decided to relocate the hospital’s rehabilitation centre to the Vetka Central District Hospital. Officials cited improved capacity as a reason, with the new unit now offering 30 beds and plans for further expansion.
Footage from the site shows the Svyetilovich Rural Hospital grounds partially abandoned. Locals confirm that only the nursing care section remains open, though it is set to close by the end of the year. Despite these changes, pro-government media outlets insist that medical services in the area continue without disruption.
The hospital’s closure leaves Svyetilovichi with limited healthcare options, compounding the long-term effects of the Chernobyl disaster. The relocated rehabilitation unit now operates in Vetka, while the remaining nursing care facility faces shutdown within months.
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