Almost 2 billion planned for Mykolaiv healthcare development

Almost two billion hryvnias have been allocated for healthcare in Mykolaiv over the next two years. The program envisages the development of medical facilities, updating the material and technical base, and providing additional services.

This is evidenced by the draft decision of the Mykolaiv City Council.

The Mykolaiv City Council has planned to approve the Program for the Development and Support of Municipal Healthcare Facilities for 2026-2028. It provides for financial support for the city's medical institutions and the provision of medical services to the population beyond the scope of the state healthcare guarantee program.

The program provides financial support to municipal non-profit enterprises to provide medical care to the population, upgrade the material and technical base of institutions, improve the effectiveness of sanitary and educational work and promote a healthy lifestyle, as well as actively fight infectious, cancer, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Particular attention is paid to early detection of diseases, medical and social rehabilitation of patients, as well as prevention of diabetes and other socially significant diseases.

As stated in the draft decision, the program will be financed from the budget of the Mykolaiv City Territorial Community and other sources. The total amount of funding is UAH 1 billion 729 million 575 thousand from the city budget and UAH 116 million from other sources. In 2026, UAH 577 million 560 thousand from the budget and UAH 40 million from other sources are envisaged for the program, in 2027 - UAH 561 million 395 thousand and UAH 38 million, respectively, and in 2028 - UAH 590 million 620 thousand and UAH 38 million.

The program is designed for three years and should ensure the comprehensive development of the healthcare sector in Mykolaiv, including the modernization of facilities, expansion of the range of medical services and increase of the level of prevention among the population.

Odesa City Council has also updated its Health program, allocating more than UAH 6 billion for the city's healthcare. The additional funding will be used to modernize hospitals, rehabilitation units and support medical staff, while some of the costs for military and preventive measures have been reduced.

Анна Бальчінос