Czech Republic Commits €100 Million to Modernize Ukrainian Hospitals

In a significant move to support Ukraine’s healthcare system, the Czech Republic has pledged over €100 million for the modernization of 13 hospitals across seven regions under the Ukraine Facility initiative.

This impactful cooperation was officially presented during the Ukrainian–Czech Healthcare Business Forum, titled “CZ-UA: Healthcare Partnership Opportunities”, held in Kyiv on April 2, 2025. The forum brought together key government and business stakeholders and was attended by Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko and Czech Health Minister Vlastimil Válek.

Minister Vlastimil Válek highlighted the Czech Republic’s long-term commitment, stating:

Minister Viktor Liashko emphasized the transformative impact of the initiative, noting:

🏥 Hospitals Selected for Initial Modernization:

• Lviv Regional Hospital for War Veterans and the Repressed named after Yuriy Lypa – €35.27 million
• Rivne Regional Hospital for War Veterans – €18.9 million
• Volyn Regional Clinical Hospital – €4.31 million
• Kryvyi Rih City Hospital No. 5 – €16.57 million
• Municipal Clinical Hospital No. 16 of the Dnipro City Council – €14.93 million
• Kyiv Regional Children’s Hospital – €10.27 million

These funds will support comprehensive upgrades, including infrastructure improvements, the procurement of advanced medical equipment, and specialized training programs to align with EU standards.

This initiative is a testament to the Czech Republic’s unwavering support for Ukraine, reinforcing a robust healthcare partnership and a shared commitment to enhancing medical services and patient care across the country.