Enhanced access of vulnerable populations to healthcare services in conflict-affected areas of Ukraine
SDC will contribute to the provision of vital humanitarian assistance to the hardest-hit areas of southern and eastern Ukraine. The primary objective is to offer free and timely healthcare to those most affected in hard-to-reach areas and to thus improve access to basic health services. Through its partner, SDC will support at least 40 healthcare facilities in Kherson, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Dnipro, Zaporizhia, Kharkiv, and Donetsk oblasts, with the focus on primary healthcare services.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ukraine |
Health nothemedefined
Health systems strengthening
Basic health infrastructure Medical services |
15.09.2023
- 31.10.2026 |
CHF 3’570’000
|
- Conflict-affected populations, especially older adults and women in hard-to-reach areas are provided with primary and basic emergency health services.
- Health facilities and mobile medical teams are provided with pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
- Other international or foreign NGO North
- Project HOPE (Health Opportunities for People Everywhere)
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation HEALTH
HEALTH
HEALTH
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Health policy and administrative management
Basic health infrastructure
Medical services
Cross-cutting topics Crisis prevention
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
Project number 7F11171
| Background | Since February 24, 2022, the Russian aggression in Ukraine has caused a severe humanitarian crisis throughout the country. The ongoing security concerns, limited mobility, disrupted supply chains, and mass displacement have had a significant impact on access to healthcare. The shortage of medical staff and a lack of outpatient primary care services are among the most critical issues in primary healthcare facilities. Access to healthcare is especially critical for internally displaced people and people living in conflict areas. Certain medicines, such as those for heart and high blood pressure, pain, and antibiotics, remain challenging to obtain. The contributing factors to this problem include increased medicine prices, insufficient personal funds, unavailable medicines in local pharmacies, closed pharmacies, and lack of transportation. The contribution to Project HOPE’s project tackles this gap by providing medical assistance to the Ukrainians most affected by the armed conflict and supporting primary healthcare institutions |
| Objectives | The project aims to improve healthcare access for war-affected populations residing in the oblasts adjacent to the frontline in the east and south of Ukraine. |
| Target groups | Conflict-affected people (mostly older adults and women) living in oblasts adjacent to the frontline of the armed conflict |
| Medium-term outcomes |
Outcome 1: Enhanced access of the most vulnerable populations, especially older adults and women to primary healthcare services Outcome 2: Improved availability of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies at health facilities located in the areas close to the frontline |
| Results |
Expected results: |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Project partners |
Contract partner International or foreign NGO |
| Coordination with other projects and actors |
Health and Protection Clusters; Ministry of Health of Ukraine; Health Care Departments of Oblast administrations and Interregional Departments of National Healthcare Service of Ukraine; local health authorities. SDC project: Reducing risk-factors for Non-Communicable Diseases in Ukraine, implemented by GFA Consulting Group GmbH World Bank for staff incentivization activity |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 3’570’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 2’242’431 Total project since first phase Swiss budget CHF 0 Budget inclusive project partner CHF 1’050’000 |
| Project phases | Phase 1 15.09.2023 - 31.10.2026 (Current phase) |
