In 2024, eleven modular primary care clinics and one modular station for emergency medical teams (EMS) have been installed in the Odesa, Kharkiv, Kherson, Sumy, and Chernihiv regions. This project, implemented by World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, ensures continued access to essential healthcare services despite the ongoing challenges of the war. The European Union provides financial support for this initiative.

“These modular clinics are being installed in regions heavily impacted by the war, where healthcare facilities have been damaged. The Ministry of Health, WHO, and our partners are committed to ensuring that Ukrainians can access the healthcare they need. In 2024, 12 modular clinics were installed, which are expected to serve around 50,000 patients across various regions of Ukraine,” said Viktor Lyashko, Minister of Health of Ukraine. 

The establishment of these clinics in affected regions will improve access to essential primary healthcare services and emergencies in one location. The teams of doctors and nurses will work in these facilities, which are equipped with electricity, sanitation, waiting areas, and examination rooms. Designed to operate during emergency power outages, each clinic is equipped with a generator to ensure an uninterrupted power supply.

The modular clinics can be installed within 10 to 14 days and provide a long-term solution with a lifespan of over 10 years. Fully integrated into Ukraine’s healthcare system, they help address the challenges and consequences of the ongoing war. 

“These clinics are crucial as they bridge the gap between emergency response and early recovery, providing both immediate and long-term access to care. With 40% of attacks on healthcare affecting primary care, these clinics—staffed by local healthcare providers—offer a vital solution to continue care in affected communities,” noted Dr. Jarno Habicht, WHO Representative in Ukraine.

“The Russian invasion of Ukraine has inflicted devastating damage on the healthcare sector. Thousands of people have been left without essential medical care, especially in frontline areas where the situation remains critical. Modular clinics are crucial in providing life-saving medical services in regions where the infrastructure has been severely affected,” said Marianna Franco, Head of the EU Humanitarian Aid office in Ukraine. 

This is part of WHO’s broader project for emergency response and recovery, which has seen 12 modular clinics installed in 2024 with EU support, following the installation of 17 clinics in 2023 with EU, Germany, and the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund (UHF) support. In total, modular facilities have been established in Kherson, Kharkiv, Sumy, Mykolaiv, Chernihiv, Odesa, Donetsk, and Zhytomyr regions.