Ukrainians are already receiving more than 600 different types of medicines and medical products free of charge or with a small surcharge under the Affordable Medicines programme. This was announced by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal at a meeting of the Cabinet on February 4.
He stressed that last year the Government expanded the programme and added more than 50 medicines to the list.
“Thanks to a record budget of UAH 6.6 billion, another 500,000 citizens will be able to benefit from the programme this year,” said Denys Shmyhal, adding that in 2024, doctors issued more than 14 million prescriptions under this programme, and this year the number was expected to be higher.
In addition, according to the Prime Minister, the network of accessible pharmacies is also expanding.
“Currently, such pharmacies are already operating in 14 regions. In particular, the service has recently appeared in Poltava region. Our goal is to give access to medicines to residents of the most remote communities, including those in the frontline areas,” said Denys Shmyhal.
Another important programme to support Ukrainians is the Warm Winter programme.
According to the Prime Minister, the Government has decided to pay UAH 6,500 to each child from low-income families and IDP families receiving state support.
“Last year, almost 600,000 people received these payments. These funds are spent on winter clothes and other things children need. The Government has recently updated the programme, and now funds will be transferred to about 5,000 more families,” said Denys Shmyhal. (Government portal)