As part of the project, the Ministry of Health and the World Bank purchased more than 3,000 pieces of rehabilitation equipment for the needs of medical institutions

One of the joint projects of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and the World Bank, Health Enhancement and Lifesaving (HEAL Ukraine), continues to purchase physical rehabilitation equipment. The equipment is being supplied to 194 healthcare facilities in 22 oblasts of Ukraine.

In total, more than 3,000 pieces of medical equipment have already been purchased, including:

• bars for restoring walking skills with obstacles;
• universal stairs for teaching walking with an inclined surface;
• rehabilitation tables for therapy;
• balancing cushions;
• step platforms;
• rehabilitation treadmills, etc.

It should be noted that the procurement and delivery of equipment continues in accordance with the current needs of the regions.

Currently, the HEAL Ukraine project has announced a request for bids for the purchase of rehabilitation equipment for healthcare facilities, with an expected cost of more than EUR 3 million. The purchase and delivery of the latest rehabilitation equipment is planned for 197 healthcare facilities of the capable network in 19 oblasts of Ukraine. This includes electric lifts, electric rotary trainers for upper and lower limbs, and functional electrical stimulators.

In addition, work is underway to conclude contracts that will provide for major repairs and reconstruction of rehabilitation units in at least eight healthcare facilities of the capable network. Also, the joint project of the Ministry of Health and the World Bank continues to improve and strengthen primary health care in healthcare facilities.