Latvia Joins NATO’s Renovator Initiative to Rebuild Ukrainian Rehabilitation Centers
Latvia has announced its participation in NATO’s Renovator initiative _ a large-scale program aimed at rebuilding Ukraine’s military medical infrastructure.
The Gaze reports this, referring to a statement made by the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Under the project, Riga will take charge of restoring one of five Ukrainian military hospitals set to be transformed into modern rehabilitation centers.
The Renovator project, launched in 2023 within NATO’s Comprehensive Assistance Package for Ukraine, focuses on reconstructing military hospitals, supplying advanced medical equipment, and training medical personnel.
The initiative’s broader goal is to create state-of-the-art rehabilitation facilities capable of helping wounded Ukrainian soldiers return to duty or reintegrate into civilian life with the best possible quality of care.
Each participating NATO member will oversee the reconstruction of one hospital. Alongside Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom will lead similar efforts. NATO will coordinate the overall management of the €100 million program.
Latvia’s involvement will be supported through funding from its state budget, with the Central Finance and Contracting Agency also overseeing the renovation of three civilian hospitals.
According to NATO, the Renovator program has already contributed to rescue operations, prosthetics support, and the professional training of Ukrainian medical personnel, including doctors, psychologists, and physiotherapists.
Latvian Defence Minister officials described the decision as a demonstration of solidarity with Ukraine and a practical contribution to strengthening its healthcare and rehabilitation capacity amid ongoing Russian aggression.
As The Gaze reported earlier, Latvia is also allocating €5 million to support Ukraine as part of the new NATO-US PURL initiative, aimed at rapidly supplying U.S. weapons to strengthen the country's defense capabilities.