Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This episode of “Ukraine Through the Eyes of Others” features Henry Thomas Marsh, an English neurosurgeon who is a pioneer in neurosurgical advances and has solid professional ties to Ukraine.
In this interview, Henry Thomas Marsh discusses his work in Ukraine, his experiences as a surgeon, and the challenges of providing medical care in conflict zones. He reflects on the importance of international collaboration and how his long-standing commitment to Ukraine, particularly in the medical field, has shaped his views on healthcare, democracy, and global issues.
00:00:00 - Teaser
00:00:53 – Introduction
00:01:26 – Early perceptions of Ukraine
00:05:00 – First visit to Ukraine
00:10:04 – Soviet approach to healthcare
00:14:18 – Political meaning of medical design
00:21:08 – Soviet legacy in Ukrainian medicine
00:23:38 – War’s impact on Ukraine
00:26:56 – Iron Curtain’s lasting influence
00:28:49 – On Ulana Suprun’s medical reform
00:32:56 – Healthcare challenges in wartime
00:42:00 – Medical ethics
00:49:27 – Communicating Ukraine abroad
00:57:12 – Red Cross’ stance on war
01:09:04 – Technological future of healthcare
01:13:46 – UK’s reaction to Russia’s invasion
01:21:16 – Russian disinformation in the UK
01:26:43 – Writing about Ukraine
01:30:20 – Healthcare in democratic societies
01:40:39 – Working abroad
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Interviewer: Julia Tymoshenko (instagram.com/yulia_tymosha)
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Clarification on Superhumans funding🔹
Unfortunately, Henry Marsh made a mistake in this excerpt. We'd like to clarify that Superhumans is not funded by Victor Pinchuk. Superhumans works thanks to the support of many donors, the most important being the Howard G. Buffet Foundation.
#ukraine #interview #podcast
This episode of “Ukraine Through the Eyes of Others” features Henry Thomas Marsh, an English neurosurgeon who is a pioneer in neurosurgical advances and has solid professional ties to Ukraine.
In this interview, Henry Thomas Marsh discusses his work in Ukraine, his experiences as a surgeon, and the challenges of providing medical care in conflict zones. He reflects on the importance of international collaboration and how his long-standing commitment to Ukraine, particularly in the medical field, has shaped his views on healthcare, democracy, and global issues.
00:00:00 - Teaser
00:00:53 – Introduction
00:01:26 – Early perceptions of Ukraine
00:05:00 – First visit to Ukraine
00:10:04 – Soviet approach to healthcare
00:14:18 – Political meaning of medical design
00:21:08 – Soviet legacy in Ukrainian medicine
00:23:38 – War’s impact on Ukraine
00:26:56 – Iron Curtain’s lasting influence
00:28:49 – On Ulana Suprun’s medical reform
00:32:56 – Healthcare challenges in wartime
00:42:00 – Medical ethics
00:49:27 – Communicating Ukraine abroad
00:57:12 – Red Cross’ stance on war
01:09:04 – Technological future of healthcare
01:13:46 – UK’s reaction to Russia’s invasion
01:21:16 – Russian disinformation in the UK
01:26:43 – Writing about Ukraine
01:30:20 – Healthcare in democratic societies
01:40:39 – Working abroad
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Interviewer: Julia Tymoshenko (instagram.com/yulia_tymosha)
Support us: ukrainer.net/donate-en
Ukrainer in English Facebook:
facebook.com/ukrainer.eng
Ukrainer in English Instagram:
instagram.com/ukrainer_en
-----------------------
Clarification on Superhumans funding🔹
Unfortunately, Henry Marsh made a mistake in this excerpt. We'd like to clarify that Superhumans is not funded by Victor Pinchuk. Superhumans works thanks to the support of many donors, the most important being the Howard G. Buffet Foundation.
#ukraine #interview #podcast
