In January 2026, TFHC co-organised the LSH Trade Mission to Ukraine in close collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ukraine, and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). The mission was led by Secretary of State Aukje de Vries and Joost Klarenbeek, Special Envoy for Ukraine, and brought together a delegation of Dutch companies active in Life Sciences & Health and Energy for a multi-day visit to Kyiv.
The mission aimed to deepen our understanding of the Ukrainian healthcare system under extraordinary circumstances and to explore how Dutch public and private actors can contribute to sustainable healthcare solutions and long-term reconstruction.
Despite the challenging context, the mission provided a valuable opportunity to engage directly with Ukrainian ministries, healthcare institutions, international organisations, financial institutions, private sector partners and many other stakeholders.
Main Activities
During the mission, we worked closely with the Dutch companies and a broad range of Ukrainian and international stakeholders.
Key activities included:
•High-level sessions with Ukrainian ministries and deputy-ministers, focusing on the current state and future direction ofhealthcare in Ukraine
•Engaging in policy and sector dialogues with organisations such as: WHO, Medical Procurement Ukraine, and the Ukraine Health Center on healthcare delivery, procurement and system development
•Holding discussions with international financial institutions including the WorldBank, EIB and IFC on financing mechanismsand the role of the private sector in reconstruction
•Exchanging insights with knowledge and advisory institutions such as Kyiv School of Economics, KPMG, EY and Cratia on healthcare reforms, governance, public-private partnerships and implementation challenges
•Visiting key healthcare institutions, including Feofaniya Hospital and Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital, to gain firsthand insights into acute care, rehabilitation, paediatric care and infrastructure needs
•Facilitating matchmaking sessions between Dutch companies and Ukrainian partners, resulting in new contacts, project opportunities and concrete follow-up discussions
As co-organiser, TFHC played an active role in shaping the programme and moderating sessions, ensuring that discussions translated into practical insights and actionable next steps for both public and private stakeholders. We will use these as the basis for the public private platform for the healthcare recovery platform Ukraine.
Key Takeaways
The mission highlighted several important insights that will guide future engagement:
•Resilience of the healthcare system: Despite continuous pressure, the Ukrainian healthcare system remains operational and adaptive, supported by committed professionals and strong institutional leadership.
•Urgency of international collaboration: Sustainable recovery and continuity of care require close coordination between governments, international organisations, financial institutions and the private sector.
•Strong potential for public-private partnerships: Dutch expertise is highly relevant in areas such as rehabilitation, medical technology, digital health, mental healthcare and (modular) infrastructure development.
•Need for coordination between finance and implementatio:Aligning international financing instruments with the practicalneeds of SMEs is essential to accelerate impact on the ground.
Whats Next
Building on the insights, relationships and momentum from this mission, TFHC will continue it’s role as coordinator of the Public-Private Reconstruction of Ukraine.
Within this platform, we will:
•Share the outcomes of the mission with public and private stakeholders
•Organise targeted follow-up activities focused on concrete projects and partnerships
•Support companies in navigating collaboration opportunities within Ukraine’s health care sector
•Strengthen coordination between public institutions, financers and the private sector to accelerate implementation and impact
This mission has laid a solid foundation for continued cooperation and meaningful Dutch contributions to the future of healthcare in Ukraine.
Stay tuned for further updates and contact us for more information.
Contact name: Pieter van Beers
Phone: +316 82 39 04 68
Email: pieter.vanbeers@tfhc.nl
