Primary health care in Ukraine: progress review and way forward: assessment and data collection 2020–2021

Overview

This report builds on assessment and data collected during 2020–2021. It does not reflect the effects of the conflict in Ukraine, which escalated into a war in February 2022. A WHO team of experts with knowledge in primary health care (‎PHC)‎ sector reform undertook a desk-based review of the Ukrainian PHC system before the war started in February 2022. The aims of the assessment were to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of PHC in Ukraine, highlight key challenges and provide recommended actions and solutions on how to address and overcome them. The review also provides a potential contribution to dialogue on post-war recovery of the health sector. This report details review findings and suggests direct actions to develop the PHC model with enabling strategies.