📋 Tender Overview
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Ukraine with the support of the European Union (EU) and the governments of Canada and Denmark in partnership with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine handed over 10 specialized vehicles. These vehicles will strengthen the capacity of local services to better respond to the needs of war-affected communities.
The vehicles will act as mobile hubs, working to strengthen social resilience and well-being at the local level, as well as helping communities and their residents cope with the consequences of war.
"Increasing the mobility of doctors means increasing the availability of medical services. The donated cars will be used for the departure of medical workers to the most remote and most affected communities of our country. This is a significant support for the Ukrainian healthcare system," said Deputy Minister of Healthcare of Ukraine for Digital Development Maria Karchevych.
“The ability to provide social services where they are needed most is key to helping Ukrainian communities recover. Thanks to these specialized cars, we will be able to more effectively reach vulnerable groups of the population, improving the system of social work," said Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine Oksana Zholnovych.
The donated cars will be used for the departure of medical workers to the most remote areas of Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv and Kherson regions.
“The war has put enormous pressure on the health and social services system, but thanks to strategic cooperation with the Government of Ukraine and our development partners, we can help reduce this burden. Specialized vehicles will enable medical and social services to reach even the most remote and vulnerable communities, ensuring that no one is left behind in the process of rebuilding Ukraine," commented UNDP Resident Representative in Ukraine Jako Silje.
Specialized vehicles will allow providing assistance for such critical areas as palliative care, family physician services, and psychosocial support.
"Thanks to the EU4Recovery project, we are working closely with the Government of Ukraine to strengthen local institutions and provide direct support to communities affected by the war. These vehicles are part of our broader efforts to empower communities, providing them with the tools they need for sustainable recovery," said Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine Remi Duflo.
The transfer of cars is of great importance in the context of increased workloads due to war in health and social services, in particular, additional transport will help to overcome challenges such as staff shortages and lack of specialized services.
"Canada is proud to support the people of Ukraine in their recovery efforts. These mobile hubs will bring the necessary services closer to those who need them the most, demonstrating our constant support for Ukraine in this difficult time," emphasized Natalka Tsmots, Canada's ambassador to Ukraine.
"The support from Denmark reflects our commitment to the restoration of critical infrastructure in Ukraine, with a special emphasis on the Mykolaiv region. The handing over of these cars is a step forward in providing communities with access to necessary services, which will allow them to flourish again," said Jens Alsbirk, Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Denmark in Ukraine.
It will be recalled that the Ministry of Health recently received 175 SUVs to improve access to medical care. In total, Ukraine received 1,244 vehicles as part of humanitarian aid, of which 73 are armored.
