EU to allocate €50 million for reconstruction of Ukraine's hospitals
Archive photo: Hospital in Volnovakha damaged by Russian shelling (Getty Images)
The European Union will allocate €50 million for the reconstruction of Ukrainian hospitals damaged by the war or operating under increased pressure, according to the press service of Ukraine's Ministry of Health.
According to the ministry, during the fifth meeting of the Steering Board of the Ukraine Investment Framework (UIF), the EU approved additional funding under its guarantees for a joint project between the Ukrainian Ministry of Health and the World Bank — Health Enhancement and Lifesaving (HEAL) Ukraine.
Roughly €50 million will be directed toward rebuilding hospitals that have suffered significant damage from hostilities or are working under heavy strain, particularly those serving internally displaced persons.
The ministry noted that the additional funding will cover both preparatory and construction phases of the projects.
This includes feasibility studies, environmental and social assessments, preparation of design and tender documentation, construction and installation works, technical supervision, and the procurement of modern medical and laboratory equipment.
The selection of specific hospitals will take place after final confirmation of funding availability.
Additionally, the meeting discussed potential financing from Czechia through the NRB (within the framework of the Renovation and Modernization of Hospitals program). These funds are expected to go toward upgrading hospital infrastructure, supplying equipment, and carrying out necessary repairs.
Strike on the hospital in Kherson
On the morning of Wednesday, October 29, Russian forces shelled a children’s hospital in Kherson with artillery. Several people were injured, and the hospital sustained serious damage.
According to preliminary reports, nine people were wounded, including four children and three medical workers.
