Ukraine has secured a further $404.5 million from Japan and the World Bank under the THRIVE project, aimed at reforming the healthcare system.
Prime Minister of Ukraine announced this, Serhii Koretskyi said.
According to him, the funds have already been transferred to the state budget. Of this amount, $304.5 million was provided with financial support from the Government of Japan, while Ukraine received a further $100 million in the form of a loan from the International Development Association.
"The THRIVE project is aimed at improving the effectiveness of the Medical Guarantees Programme and enhancing the quality and accessibility of medical services. Overall, Ukraine has already received $701.7 million under the project," Koretskyi said.
THRIVE sets out 10 key indicators; upon achieving them, Ukraine receives funding. They include an annual review of the Medical Guarantees Programme packages, development of the electronic healthcare system, strengthening primary healthcare, improving the contracting of hospitals and the mechanisms for paying for medical services.
Other areas include boosting the energy autonomy of medical facilities, in particular through the installation of solar power plants, as well as further improving the work of the National Health Service of Ukraine.
The project will run until 30 March 2028. The total volume of the THRIVE programme is $1.2 billion.
- In September, Ukraine secured $51.5m from the Government of Japan under the World Bank’s THRIVE project to develop the healthcare system.