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Ukraine's healthcare transformation progress in the context of European integration On June 26, 2018, the EU-Ukraine Sub-Committee on Economic and Other Sector Cooperation cluster meeting participants, including representatives of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, discussed the major accomplishments and future prospects for bringing the Ukrainian healthcare in line with the European standards in the context of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement implementation.
9 July
Outpatient clinic in Kyiv oblast that was completely destroyed by the invaders a year ago was rebuilt In Makariv, in Kyiv oblast, an outpatient clinic that was destroyed by the invaders was rebuilt. In March last year, during the occupation of the region, the Makariv outpatient clinic burned to the ground from a direct hit by a russian shell. The medical institution was rebuilt by the joint efforts of the Ministry of Health, the charitable foundation of the Kyiv School of Economics "The KSE Foundation", the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, and numerous both Ukrainian and international benefactors.
10 April
Quality of medical care should be a priority for hospitals - Viktor Liashko Hospitals should not pursue a new name and a beautiful signboard, but the quality of medical care. This was stated by the Minister of Health of Ukraine Viktor Liashko during an online meeting with the participation of representatives of the Association of Cities of Ukraine, oblast centers of Ukraine and the city of Kyiv, where the participants discussed the development of a capable network of hospitals.
7 April
Ukraine received 70 vehicles for patronage nurses from UNICEF Ukraine received 70 vehicles that were purchased at the expense of UNICEF and with donations from people from the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The vehicles will be used by patronage nurses to help children from birth to three years of age. These vehicles will help medical staff be even more mobile and visit families with children in remote communities. They will be transferred to 65 primary health care centers in 11 oblasts of the country most affected by the war operations.
6 April
Viktor Liashko: medical workers in active war zones should receive increased wages The state is working to improve the availability of medical care in areas of active military operations and in de-occupied territories. This was stated by the Minister of Health of Ukraine Viktor Liashko during his working visit to the Kherson oblast.
5 April
Ambassadors of the All-Ukrainian mental health program will help Ukrainians take care of themselves Minister of Health Viktor Liashko and first lady Olena Zelenska met with ambassadors of the All-Ukrainian mental health program. The team of ambassadors of the All-Ukrainian mental health program initiated by the first lady includes well-known representatives of show business, entrepreneurs, and public opinion leaders. Their mission is to form a culture of caring for mental health in Ukrainian society, their own, and those who are close by.
5 April
Modern laboratory of cell cultures and bioengineering opened in Ukraine The laboratory is open on the basis of Zaporizhzhia State Medical and Pharmaceutical University. Pathological processes can be studied there at the molecular cellular level without laboratory animals, that is, according to the norms of bioethics, as is practiced all over the world.
4 April
In 2022, the Ministry of Health together with the Medical Procurement of Ukraine purchased medicines, medical devices and equipment with a total value of more than UAH 7 billion During the year of the war, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, together with Medical Procurement of Ukraine, continues to provide hospitals with the necessary medical equipment, medicines and other means.
4 April
Increased anti-smoking restrictions allowed for a 36% reduction in the prevalence of smoking within 12 years Ukraine ratified the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in 2006, so it has 17 years of stable smoking control. This was stated by Ihor Kuzin, Deputy Minister of Health – chief state sanitary doctor, during a round table discussion on the state of compliance with the requirements of the Law of Ukraine No. 2899-IV.
3 April
UNICEF delivers over 35,000 doses of measles vaccine to Ukraine UNICEF delivered 35,200 doses of combination vaccines against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) to Ukraine. In April, UNICEF will send additional 657,000 doses to support the National Immunization Programme and catch-up vaccination for those who missed any dose in line with the National vaccination schedule. The current batch arrived early following the two confirmed cases of measles in Ukraine for supporting the response activities. The vaccine is provided as humanitarian aid, free of charge.
31 March
National Health Service of Ukraine has been operating for 5 years In 2017, the Verkhovna Rada adopted the law “On state financial guarantees of medical care for the population”. Subsequently, a new body was created – the National Health Service of Ukraine, which is responsible for one of the key elements of the reform – financing the healthcare system.
Based on the best international experience and proven practices of other countries, a public procurement service for medical services was established in Ukraine.
30 March