diff --git a/addons/medical_engine/XEH_preInit.sqf b/addons/medical_engine/XEH_preInit.sqf
index 02e431103a..ee27143bde 100644
--- a/addons/medical_engine/XEH_preInit.sqf
+++ b/addons/medical_engine/XEH_preInit.sqf
@@ -86,4 +86,7 @@ addMissionEventHandler ["Loaded", {
 
 [] call FUNC(disableThirdParty);
 
+// Future-proofing
+EGVAR(medical,enabled) = true; // TODO: remove when medical enable setting is implemented
+
 ADDON = true;