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Ukraine's Draft State Budget Allocates UAH 258 Billion for Healthcare System

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The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has proposed a draft state budget for 2026, allocating a significant amount for the healthcare system. Minister of Health Viktor Liashko announced on Facebook that the government has approved a total of UAH 258 billion for healthcare, with UAH 191.6 billion specifically allocated for the Program of Medical Guarantees. This represents a UAH 16 billion increase compared to 2025. The proposed funding will support a range of initiatives, including treating wounded defenders, primary and emergency care, affordable medicines, hospital upgrades, and ensuring equal access to healthcare services.

Key Takeaways:

  • The draft state budget allocates UAH 258 billion for the healthcare system, marking a significant increase from previous years.
  • UAH 191.6 billion is allocated for the Program of Medical Guarantees, a UAH 16 billion increase from 2025.
  • Funding will support treating wounded defenders, primary and emergency care, affordable medicines, hospital upgrades, and equal access to healthcare services.
  • UAH 10 billion is proposed for the national preventive check-up program for people over 40.
  • UAH 15.1 billion is allocated for centralized procurement of medicines and medical supplies, including treatments for cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
  • A joint project by the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Veterans Affairs, and the National Health Service of Ukraine will provide free dental prosthetics and care for service members and veterans, with a budget of UAH 1.3 billion.
  • UAH 190 million is allocated for services related to the collection, cryopreservation, and storage of reproductive cells for military personnel.
  • UAH 150 million is planned to support young doctors in rural and frontline communities, with a one-time assistance of UAH 200,000 and service housing.
  • UAH 9.9 billion is allocated for investment projects to modernize medical infrastructure.

Statistics:

  • UAH 258 billion: total allocation for the healthcare system
  • UAH 191.6 billion: allocation for the Program of Medical Guarantees
  • UAH 16 billion: increase in funding for the Program of Medical Guarantees compared to 2025
  • UAH 10 billion: proposed funding for the national preventive check-up program for people over 40
  • UAH 15.1 billion: allocation for centralized procurement of medicines and medical supplies
  • UAH 1.3 billion: budget for joint project with the Ministry of Veterans Affairs and the National Health Service of Ukraine
  • UAH 190 million: allocation for services related to the collection, cryopreservation, and storage of reproductive cells for military personnel
  • UAH 150 million: planned funding to support young doctors in rural and frontline communities
  • UAH 9.9 billion: allocation for investment projects to modernize medical infrastructure

Sources:

  • Ukrinform
  • Facebook post by Minister of Health Viktor Liashko

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