press release
We worked together to deliver essential computer equipment to public health centers in Ukraine.
Kiev, 17 August 2023 — The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Ukraine, in collaboration with the Government of Canada, will enable the Public Health Center of Ukraine (PHC) to operate a comprehensive health center in a proper and timely manner. Assists in procuring computer equipment. Electronic patient database.
In an age of digital transformation, where data is key to informed decision-making, this initiative is poised to ensure the availability of accurate patient information. To enable this transformation, it is important to supply the PHC State offices with the necessary equipment. In response to a request from the Cabinet Secretariat of the Minister of Ukraine, UNDP and Canada have worked together to equip this important institution with 50 laptops and licensed software.
The computer equipment is intended for special deployment in areas facing war-related challenges and large influx of patients, as well as in domestic areas affected by hostilities in Chernihiv, Dnipro, Kharkov, Mykolaiv, Sumy Oblast. Reach out to vulnerable categories, including displaced persons and civilians. Dnipro city.
Sean Boyd, Deputy Director of the Canadian Embassy in Ukraine, underscored the Canadian government’s dedication to providing medical assistance to Ukraine in the face of war. “We are proud to partner with UNDP and the government of Ukraine to drive digital transformation in healthcare,” he said. “We are pleased to provide much-needed computer equipment to medical institutions in war-affected areas to deliver timely and critical digital health services through our Reconstruction and Peacebuilding Programme. “
Jaco Siriaz, UNDP Resident Representative in Ukraine, said UNDP is committed to working with partners to help healthcare providers across the country deliver quality services, especially during this difficult time. “We’re not just supplying laptops. We’re extending lifelines to improve healthcare delivery,” he said. “Partnering with Canada, we are providing Ukrainian medical professionals with the tools they need to save lives, enhance patient care, and lead the country toward a healthier future.”
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This computer equipment was procured and delivered by UNDP in Ukraine within the framework of the Reconstruction and Peacebuilding Programme, with financial support from the Government of Canada.
Eleven international partners support the program, including the European Union (EU), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the US Embassy in Ukraine, the governments of Canada, Denmark, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden and Switzerland. .
Media Inquiries: Yulia Samus, Head of Communications for Ukraine, UNDP. Email: yuliia.samus@undp.org
Photo credit: Andrii Krepkykh / UNDP in Ukraine