About
The healthcare sector in Ukraine faces fragmentation in international activities and assistance. To address this issue, we are launching an initiative to coordinate these efforts, following the successful model of the ammunition initiative. The Czech Republic aims to bring together the international community to coordinate and efforts for rebuilding health infrastructure, enhance health capacity, and bring effective solutions to hospitals and health institutions in Ukraine. The Global Healthcare Initiative for Ukraine Conference aspires to establish a platform for joint action to help Ukraine health sector.
Program
| DAY 1 – May 5, 2025 | |
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| 9:30 | Door opening for visitors |
| 10:00 | Greetings from the First Lady Eva Pavlová |
| 10:05 | 1. PANEL Bridging Borders for Better Health. A United Call to Action for Ukraine – Key Challenges in Ukrainian Healthcare – Coordination of International Aid – A Shared Vision for the Future |
| 11:20 | 2. PANEL Investing in Recovery: Transforming Healthcare through Sustainable Funding and Global Solidarity – Uniting International Donors and Institutions for Effective Aid – Sustainable Financing Models – Role of Commercial Sector |
| 12:45 | Coffee Break |
| 13:30 | 3. PANEL From Battlefields to Recovery. Veterans’ Care and Reintegration – Role of State, Non-profits and Private Companies – Leveraging International Expertise – Integration of Advanced Technologies in Rehabilitation |
| 14:45 | 4. PANEL Healing Minds, Rebuilding Lives: Navigating Ukraine’s Mental Health Crisis – Balancing Immediate Aid and Long-Term Strategy – International Collaboration for Addressing Mental Health Crisis – Innovation in Therapy: New Technologies, Telemedicine, and Digital Tools |
| 16:00 | END OF DAY 1 |
| DAY 2 – May 6, 2025 | |
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| 9:30 | Door opening for visitors |
| 10:00 | 1. PANEL Primary Care. The Frontline of Resilience – Addressing Current Challenges in Health Care System – Disease Prevention and Economic Benefits of Early Intervention – Leveraging New Technologies to Support Diagnostics, Treatment, and Patient Monitoring |
| 11:15 | 2. PANEL Fighting the Invisible Threat: Strengthening Infection Control and Combating Antibiotic Resistance – Prevention of the Spread of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria – International Effort and Effective Strategies – Enhancing Infection Control with Modern Technologies |
| 12:30 | Coffee Break |
| 13:15 | 3. PANEL Critical Care, Critical Needs. Expanding Surgical and ICU Capacities for a Resilient Healthcare System – Efficient Workforce Management and Adherence to Protocols – Utility of Field Hospitals, Mobile Operating Theatres, and Modular ICUs in Crisis Situations – Role of Modern Technologies and Life-Saving Equipment |
| 14:30 | 4. PANEL Saving Lives in Motion: Transforming Emergency Medical Services and Evacuation Strategies – Urgent On-Site Care and Crises – Effective and Safe Patient Transport – Integration of Innovations and Modern Technologies into EMS |
| 15:45 | END OF DAY 2 |
Key objectives
Discussing needs for Ukraine
- Coordinating a range of activities to address healthcare needs in Ukraine.
- Ensuring a unified approach to delivering aid and support.
Effective solutions and meeting demand
- Focus on exhibitor participation to showcase innovative healthcare solutions.
- Facilitating partnerships between Ukrainian hospitals and international health organizations.
Securing funding for reconstruction
- Coordination and raising funds to rebuild healthcare infrastructure
- Ensuring sustainable development and functionality of health services
Strengthening capacity and access to healthcare
Veterans’ care
Providing specialized care for veterans including rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
Mental health
Addressing the mental health crisis and ensuring access to care.
Primary care
Enhancing accesibility and quality for primary healthcare services.
Surgical and ICU capacities
Improving surgical and intensive care unit services.
Evacuation and emergency medical services
Increasing capacities for evacuations and urgent pre-hospital treatment and stabilisation for serious illness and injuries.
Infection control and antibiotic resistance
Strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections and to control the spread of resistant bacteria.
Czech Republic’s role
The Czech Republic is committed to launching a health initiative for Ukraine and establishing a global healthcare fund. This conference aims to open an international dialogue that leads to tangible outcomes, including fundraising efforts to meet Ukraine‘s medical needs and fostering academic discussions with universities to develop sustainable healthcare structures.