UFPMO supports the creation of a joint medical network with Europe The second meeting of the UEMS Working Group on Ukraine took place on September 12. The meeting, which was conducted online, focused on discussing the potential for stronger cooperation between the Ukrainian medical community and the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). Oleg Shevchenko,...Read More
A separate territorial unit of the UFPMO to be established in the Chernivtsi region This decision was reached during an offsite meeting in Chernivtsi. Vasyl Lazoryshynets, the President-elect of the Ukrainian Federation of Professional Medical Organisations (UFPMO), stated that this move is part of the UFPMO’s effort to optimize its structure. As part of this...Read More
UFPMO welcomes new members New associations have joined the ranks of the Ukrainian Federation of Professional Medical Organisations: – NGO “Kyiv Regional Association of Orthopedists and Traumatologists”. – NGO “Union of Pharmacists – All-Ukrainian public organisation “Association of Surgery of Injuries and Rehabilitation”. – NGO “All-Ukrainian Association of Cardiothoracic, Endovascular and Transplant Surgery Specialists”. –...Read More
The modern CPD system aims for Ukrainian doctors to be recognized and equal among European colleagues The creation of a modern system of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) of doctors and its integration in accordance with European requirements is an important component of building a healthcare system in Ukraine. This was discussed during the Second International...Read More
The first meeting of UFPMO, supported by the European Union of Medical Specialists (EUMS) The first meeting of the Chamber of Specialists of the Ukrainian Federation of Professional Medical Organizations (UFPMO), supported by the European Union of Medical Specialists (EUMS), was held in Kyiv on September 19, 2023. This is a crucial step in the...Read More
Rebuilding the Pillars of Healthcare: Ministry of Health Welcomes Proposals for Medical Infrastructure Restoration Since the commencement of the full-scale invasion, Russian missiles and shells on a near-daily basis have relentlessly targeted our medical facilities. Dispensaries, hospitals, and maternity hospitals have suffered severe losses, affecting both the infrastructure and medical personnel. As part of the...Read More
A Deliberative Discourse on the Continuous Development System Project The draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine titled “On Amendments to the Regulations on the System of Continuous Professional Development of Medical and Pharmaceutical Workers” underwent a public discussion process. Notably, this project was published nearly simultaneously, with a two-day difference, alongside another...Read More
Internship Insights: Commonly Asked Questions and the Ministry of Health’s Responsibility Each graduate of higher education institutions specializing in «Medicine», «Dentistry», «Pediatrics», «Medical psychology», and «Pharmacy, industrial pharmacy» is required to undergo a primary specialization called an internship. This preparation is essential for their future professional career as doctors and pharmacists. The Ministry of Health...Read More
What is real rehabilitation? Electrophoresis, «healing» mud and mineral water are not aligned with the principles of evidence-based, effective, and patient-centered rehabilitation care provided by multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams within medical facilities, in accordance with the legislation on rehabilitation in the healthcare sector. The process of assisting individuals in need of rehabilitation commences as soon as...Read More
Servier Joins Efforts to Restore Damaged Medical Facilities This statement is documented in the memorandum on cooperation and interaction, which was officially signed between the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and the charitable foundation «Mecenat Servier». «We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the government and people of France for their unwavering support throughout this full-scale...Read More
