Ukraine allocates funds to fortify maternity hospitals and medical facilities
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The Ukrainian government allocated UAH 354.6 million to upgrade shelters in maternity hospitals and strengthen the protection of healthcare facilities.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi announced that UAH 294.8 million of the total funds will repair shelters at 84 maternity hospitals. These renovations will ensure that shelters have heating, lighting, water, and ventilation. The upgrades aim to allow medical workers to deliver babies and provide care to mothers and newborns during air raid alerts, specifically accommodating women who have difficulty moving.
The government also set aside UAH 59.8 million to protect other healthcare facilities managed by the Ministry of Health that have inpatient departments. This money will fund the installation of metal roller shutters, gabions, and impact-resistant film on windows for areas like operating rooms and intensive care units. The Ministry of Health will redistribute these funds from its existing budget to avoid additional expenditures.
