Ministry of Health and Expertise France Discuss Strategic Priorities for Healthcare Cooperation

Minister of Health of Ukraine Viktor Liashko met with representatives of Expertise France to discuss priorities for further cooperation in strengthening Ukraine’s healthcare system.

The meeting brought together representatives of the Ministry of Health and the Expertise France Health Program, including Ihor Kuzin, Deputy Minister of Health and Chief State Sanitary Doctor of Ukraine, Yevhenii Honchar, Deputy Minister of Health of Ukraine and Vincent Vial, Head of the Health Program of Expertise France.

The discussion focused on key areas of cooperation for the coming years, with particular attention to strengthening the resilience and preparedness of Ukraine’s health system in the context of the ongoing war and long-term recovery.

The parties identified several strategic priorities for further cooperation: the development of a joint project on emergency and disaster preparedness; the development of an integrated national response to complex trauma and long-term recovery; and the strengthening of health sector governance and institutional capacities.

The parties also discussed continued support for Ukraine’s European integration in the health sector and the importance of aligning ongoing reforms and institutional development with European standards and practices.

Following the meeting, the Ministry of Health and Expertise France agreed to continue technical consultations and further develop the proposed areas of cooperation, including potential approaches to their implementation and financing.

Expertise France reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ukraine in building a resilient, sustainable and European-oriented healthcare system capable of responding to current challenges and supporting the country’s long-term recovery.

As a reminder, Ukraine and France recently discussed the implementation of joint projects aimed at the reconstruction and modernization of healthcare infrastructure.