Ukraine receives $404 million to reform healthcare system
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The Ukrainian government received $404.5 million from Japan and the World Bank to support the THRIVE project.
This funding, which has already entered the state budget, contributes to a total project investment of $701.7 million for healthcare improvements. The Ministry of Finance confirmed that the Japanese government provided $304.5 million through the ADVANCE Ukraine Trust Fund. The International Development Association provided an additional $100 million as a loan under the SPUR program.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine leads the implementation of the project, which seeks to improve the quality and accessibility of medical services. The THRIVE project aims to make the Medical Guarantees Program more efficient by optimizing the hospital network and introducing modern payment methods. The funding is tied to a Program-for-Results mechanism, where payments depend on meeting specific targets.
Ukraine met several indicators to receive this funding, including increasing the number of hypertension patients receiving prescriptions and expanding the use of solar energy in healthcare facilities.
