Health needs assessment of the adult population in Ukraine: survey report: April 2025

Overview

The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to place immense strain on the country’s health system and population. Despite these challenges, findings from the April 2025 national household survey indicate that the health system remains resilient, with generally high awareness and accessibility of primary health care services. Overall, 93% of households knew the location of their primary health care facility, though access gaps persist among internally displaced persons and in front-line regions. Most respondents maintained signed declarations with family doctors and satisfaction with care remained high, despite issues such as overloaded providers and long waiting times. However, preventive care uptake declined sharply, and barriers to accessing general and chronic care – particularly high medicine costs – remain significant. Mental health needs continue to be a priority, with over 70% of respondents reporting symptoms of anxiety, depression or severe stress in the past year, yet only one in five sought professional help. Challenges in accessing medicines and rehabilitation services persist, driven largely by affordability and availability issues.