The Ukraine Healthcare Financing report March Edition outlines the multifaceted approach towards enhancing healthcare financing and infrastructure in Ukraine, particularly in the aftermath of the Russian Federation’s invasion. The report highlights the necessity of a sustainable, demand-driven approach to healthcare, leveraging Dutch expertise and national, as well as, international financial instruments for Ukraine’s healthcare system recovery.
Background and Objective: The report identifies the enormous financial needs for Ukraine’s recovery, estimated at 486 billion USD over the next decade, with healthcare being a significant focus. It details the engagement of Task Force Health Care (TFHC) and the Dutch Life Sciences & Health (LSH) sector in international healthcare improvement, emphasizing the establishment of sustainable, long-term healthcare solutions through Dutch expertise and international collaborations.
Approach and Methodology: Through desk research and expert interviews, the report maps out relevant stakeholders and financial instruments for healthcare recovery in Ukraine. It outlines a programmatic approach, focusing on sustainable development and leveraging both Dutch and international resources for healthcare reconstruction.
Ukrainian Context and Needs: The report discusses Ukraine’s current situation, including the healthcare challenges exacerbated by the ongoing conflict. It estimates recovery and reconstruction needs, emphasizing the destruction of healthcare infrastructure and the increased demand for healthcare services.
Funding Landscape and Opportunities: A comprehensive overview of the international and Dutch financing landscape is provided, highlighting various funding modalities like grants, loans, and public-private partnerships (PPPs). The report lists key stakeholders and financial instruments, detailing opportunities for Dutch healthcare companies to participate in Ukraine’s healthcare sector recovery.
Conclusion and Recommendations: The report suggests improving accessibility to funding for Dutch healthcare companies and recommends enhancing information availability on financial instruments, streamlining application processes, and facilitating participation in
tenders. It calls for sustained support through the Ukraine Partnership Facility and other mechanisms, aiming to align Dutch healthcare companies with the evolving needs and opportunities within Ukraine’s healthcare recovery efforts.
Key recommendations:
• Enhance Information Accessibility: Improve the availability of detailed information about funding instruments, including eligibility and application procedures.
• Support Tender Participation: Develop knowledge and capacity regarding tender platforms and procedures, assisting Dutch healthcare companies in navigating these opportunities.
• Sustain and Adapt Funding Facilities: Continue the Ukraine Partnership Facility, considering adjustments to make it more accessible and effective for Dutch companies.
• Foster Public-Private Collaboration: Encourage the formation of partnerships and consortia to tackle the challenges of project size and complexity, leveraging both public and private sector strengths for healthcare recovery in Ukraine.
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