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Ukraine’s Healthcare Crisis: Sustainable Strategies for Navigating Conflict and Rebuilding for a Resilient Future

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  • Krzysztof Goniewicz

    (Department of Security Studies, Polish Air Force University, 08-521 Deblin, Poland)

  • Frederick M. Burkle

    (Global Fellow, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Washington, DC 20004, USA)

  • Marta Dzhus

    (Department of Internal Medicine, O. Bogomolets National Medical University, 01601 Kyiv, Ukraine
    Department of Rheumatology, Alexander Clinical Hospital, 01601 Kyiv, Ukraine)

  • Amir Khorram-Manesh

    (Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, 41345 Goteborg, Sweden
    Learning and Leadership for Healthcare Professional, Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, 41345 Goteborg, Sweden
    Gothenburg Emergency Medicine Research Group (GEMREG), Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, 41305 Goteborg, Sweden)

Abstract

The protracted war in Ukraine, sparked in 2014 and persistently escalating, has significantly impacted the country’s healthcare system. It has amplified existing challenges, such as shortages of medical supplies and personnel, outdated infrastructure, and restricted access to healthcare services. Destruction of medical facilities, non-adherence to prevention and treatment standards, lack of medical personnel and supplies, and logistical disruptions are hampering the provision of timely healthcare to the Ukrainian population. This study employed a rapid review methodology to synthesize available research concerning the healthcare crisis in Ukraine, with an explicit focus on the war’s sustained impact on the healthcare system. Through this review, a series of critical challenges facing Ukraine’s healthcare system were identified. These included the shortage of medical supplies and personnel, insufficient infrastructure, and funding deficits. Additionally, the review brought to light various interventions and strategies aimed at counteracting these challenges. These comprised international aid and support, initiatives enhancing the resilience of the Ukrainian health system, and others. Given the ongoing war, this review highlighted the pressing need for continuous support and investment in the Ukrainian healthcare system. This commitment is essential to guarantee access to quality healthcare for the Ukrainian population during the war and in its aftermath. The findings presented here can serve as a guide for policymakers and healthcare professionals working not only in Ukraine but also in other regions impacted by war. These insights can inform the development and implementation of effective strategies and interventions tailored to such challenging contexts.

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  • Krzysztof Goniewicz & Frederick M. Burkle & Marta Dzhus & Amir Khorram-Manesh, 2023. "Ukraine’s Healthcare Crisis: Sustainable Strategies for Navigating Conflict and Rebuilding for a Resilient Future," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(15), pages 1-15, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:15:p:11602-:d:1203928
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