Russian inland hospital ship begins full-time operations

The Russian inland hospital ship Saint Luke (Святитель Лука; Svyatitel Luka) has officially commenced operations in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug.

The vessel's initial operations will be in five districts in Khanty-Mansiysk, where the regional government expects approximately 36,000 residents in 94 remote settlements will be served.

The vessel's onboard facilities include 25 clinic/examination spaces, laboratories, and ultrasound and X-ray rooms. She has a crew of 12 and can accommodate 25 medical personnel and up to 50 patients.