HEAL Ukraine project implementation in 2024: results and key indicators

In 2024, the implementation of the joint project of the Ministry of Health and the World Bank “Health Enhancement and Lifesaving” (HEAL Ukraine) continued. The project is aimed at restoring and improving Ukrainians’ access to essential healthcare services, meeting new and urgent healthcare needs, providing financial protection in emergency situations, etc.

Due to the high level of fulfillment of performance indicators - Performance Based Conditions (PBC) - in 2024, the general fund of the state budget of Ukraine attracted more than USD 236 million. In particular, the following results were achieved in terms of performance indicators:

• about 540 thousand people received mental health care;
• about 520 thousand people underwent rehabilitation;
• more than 5.5 million doses of basic childhood vaccinations were provided;
• more than 7.2 million people underwent an extended primary medical examination;
• more than 5 million people received discounted medicines under the Affordable Medicines program;
• more than 3.9 thousand primary health care workers were trained to provide assistance to survivors of gender-based violence.

The project procured and delivered 75 electric vehicles and 175 diesel off-road vehicles, which were transferred to primary health care centers throughout the country in accordance with the current needs of the regions.

This year, more than 3,000 units of rehabilitation equipment have been purchased, with a total cost of more than UAH 160 million, in particular:

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

The equipment is being supplied to 194 healthcare facilities in 22 oblasts of Ukraine. Thanks to the equipment, patients with various diseases, injuries or congenital disorders will be able to undergo specialized treatment and rehabilitation.

In addition, the HEAL Ukraine project continues to support the energy independence of primary health care facilities in the face of systematic shelling and bombing by russia of energy infrastructure. For example, photovoltaic power plants consisting of solar panels, inverters and batteries are being installed for 130 primary healthcare facilities. This will help ensure that patients have uninterrupted access to the necessary medical services.

In addition, more than 1,500 modern laptops, more than 200 units of network and server IT equipment, etc. were purchased and transferred to healthcare institutions and facilities.

Also, as part of the HEAL Ukraine investment component, the construction of the medical building of the Irpin Central City Hospital and the restoration of the outpatient clinic of the Bobrovytsia Primary Healthcare Center are underway. The overhaul of the buildings of the Koziatyn Primary Healthcare Center and Primary Healthcare Center No. 4 in Vinnytsia continues, as well as the overhaul of the premises of the outpatient department of the Nosivka City Hospital named after F.Ya. Primak. Design and estimate documentation are being developed for the reconstruction of the medical building No. 1 of the Ukrainian State Medical and Social Center for War Veterans in the village of Tsybly, Kyiv oblast.

In addition, in 2024, preparations were made to hold tenders for the construction and reconstruction of important medical facilities in various oblasts of Ukraine. The works will continue in 2025.

As a reminder, the components of the Health Enhancement and Lifesaving (HEAL Ukraine) project include the following:

• addressing new and urgent mental health and rehabilitation needs;
• further improvement and strengthening of primary health care;
• restoring and modernizing hospital care in line with the reforms;
• support for capacity building, digitalization and innovation.

The planned financing of the project is USD 500 million.