Ukraine became a member of the European program EU4Health
Lyashko said that Ukraine will receive from the EU4Health program.
Ukraine has become a member of the European program EU4Health, which increases the readiness of the EU countries for health crises. This is reported by the Ministry of Health .
The European integration of Ukraine will improve the quality of life of our citizens through access to relevant EU funds and finances. We are grateful to the European Union for the constant support of Ukraine, in particular the medical sector. The signing of the agreement gives us access to EU funding in the healthcare sector. This will allow the Ukrainian healthcare system to quickly respond to urgent needs and will contribute to the restoration and modernization of the destroyed medical infrastructure, including the long-term one,” the minister noted.
The agreement was signed by Minister of Health of Ukraine Viktor Lyashko and European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides.
This will provide access to EU funding for immediate and ongoing support to the health system. This is another symbol of our unwavering support,” the EU Delegation to Ukraine said on Twitter .
The aim of the European program EU4Health is: to improve and strengthen the health of the population of European countries; promoting healthy lifestyles and preventing the spread of disease; protecting people from serious cross-border threats; assistance in expanding the range and increasing the number of medicines and medical devices, as well as their availability, including price; strengthening health systems by improving their sustainability and resource efficiency.
Ukraine's participation in the program will better prepare the country's healthcare system to European standards and facilitate Ukraine's sectoral integration with the European Union.
The total program budget for 2021-2027 is 5.3 billion euros. Public authorities, non-governmental organizations, small and medium-sized businesses will be able to receive funding for projects to improve healthcare on equal terms, as well as their counterparts from EU member states, Norway and Iceland.