The V.P. Filatov Institute of Eye Diseases and Tissue Therapy of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, the Odessa Regional Development Agency, CheckEye, and MedCapitalGroup have signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of preventive medicine and the introduction of innovative technologies in healthcare.
As reported to Interfax-Ukraine by the Filatov Institute, the goal of the partnership is to create a modern model for the early detection of complications of diabetes, in particular diabetic retinopathy, one of the most dangerous factors in vision loss.
The memorandum defines areas of joint work, such as the introduction of artificial intelligence-based mass screening systems for diabetic retinopathy, the organization of training events for doctors, the conduct of informational and scientific-practical campaigns in communities in the Odessa region, and the promotion of preventive medicine among the population.
Special attention was paid to the development of international cooperation during the discussion.
V.P. Filatova already has significant experience in partnering with leading global medical institutions. In particular, in 2025, an agreement was signed with the Oftacentro SA clinic (Lugano, Switzerland) to conduct joint research on the early detection of diabetic retinopathy with the participation of the CheckEye startup.
“The signing of the memorandum was an important step in the formation of a preventive medicine system in the Odessa region. The combination of the scientific potential of the V.P. Filatov Institute, the technological solutions of CheckEye, the expertise of MedCapitalGroup, and the project support of the Agency creates a solid foundation for improving the quality of medical services, early diagnosis, and the health of the population,” the institute emphasized.
The initiative is being implemented with institutional support from the Swiss-Ukrainian project “Cohesion and Regional Development of Ukraine” (UCORD), which is being implemented with the support of Switzerland through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and NIRAS Sweden AB.
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