The work of medical, social and humanitarian programmes during the war: Ukraine’s experience

The work of medical, social and humanitarian programmes during the war: Ukraine’s experience and lessons learned

The Alliance for Public Health (APH), one of the largest HIV-, TB-, and humanitarian-focused NGOs in Ukraine and the European region, hosted an online presentation of how Ukrainian public health programs have adapted and innovated during the war.

The event presented and discussed the experience of:

- Organizing mobile health services, humanitarian support, and social and healthcare infrastructure recovery in de-occupied territories
- Organizing evacuation and resettlement services, transportation to a safe place, shelter support, IDP support in new places, food provision, and other essential supplies
- Organizing linkage to care and treatment services for HIV, TB, and OST for Ukrainian migrants around the world
- Supporting the mental health and well-being of people affected by the war
- Providing online counseling and support services (medical, legal, and social assistance)
- Supporting and coordinating with local humanitarian organizations, communities, and IDP self-organizations to ensure a comprehensive and effective response to the crisis

“Despite the devastating impact of the war, Ukrainian public health programs have demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability,” said Andriy Klepikov, Executive Director of Alliance for Public Health. “This webinar showcased the lessons learned from these experiences and offer valuable insights for public health programs around the world.”

The webinar featured insights from a comprehensive report based on site visits to five cities in Ukraine and Warsaw, Poland, and observations of service delivery in wartime conditions and for refugees. It also documents how programs have adapted to the new realities of war by relocating, decentralizing, and leveraging technology to deliver services.

The Ukrainian experience offers valuable lessons for public health programs globally on how to adapt and innovate in the face of emergencies and other challenges. By investing in flexibility, adaptability, community engagement, and technology, public health programs can ensure that essential services reach those who need them most, even in the most difficult circumstances.

Financial support for the collection of experience and preparation of a report with case studies: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

About

The Alliance for Public Health (https://aph.org.ua) is one of the largest HIV-, TB-, and humanitarian-focused NGOs in Ukraine and the European region. With a regional portfolio spanning over 20 countries in Eastern and Central Asia (EECA) and Central Europe, APH has significantly expanded its reach during the war, providing support to over 1.2 million Ukrainians – five times more than in previous years. Through collaboration with donors and partners, APH has delivered over 2,000 tons of humanitarian and medical supplies to more than 200 healthcare facilities throughout Ukraine, including liberated areas of Kherson, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv oblasts

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