Welcome to the Association of private medical institutions of Ukraine (APMIU), which has been approved on 8 November 2024 as a UEHP observer member.
Dr Paul Garassus, Président of UEHP and
Sergiy But, Founder and CEO of the “Tesla” Family Clinic
“It is a great honour for UEHP to welcome the Association of Private Medical Institutions of Ukraine at a time when Ukraine is facing incredible challenges. I am truly impressed by your commitment to keeping activity and services accessible and affordable for your citizens during this time. I met your head of the Ukrainian Health ministry in London and assured him that we would do our best to facilitate contacts at European level to maintain a strong collaboration with you to support your development and activity. Humanity and solidarity are the right words we would like to express to you.”
Dr Paul Garassus, President of UEHP
“Despite the challenges of war, private healthcare in Ukraine continues to advance and expand. We’re eager to become part of the European private medical community, and we see our partnership with UEHP as our gateway to achieve our goals. The association aims to expand its network, learn best practices, and optimize operational costs using the experience and support of UEHP members. We also value the experience of UEHP in government and legislative matters. APMIU represents a growing market with potential investment opportunities. We can bring expertise in war injury treatment and managing healthcare in difficult situations. We are motivated to collaborate internationally and innovate.”
Sergiy But, founder and CEO of the “Tesla” Family Clinic
The Association of private medical institutions of Ukraine
It was founded in 2016 and represents a big network of medical hospitals, small and medium-sized medical centers and laboratories:
>10,000 medical professionals
>7 million patients annually
Its missions:
To improve the healthcare system in Ukraine by supporting private medical institutions, making quality services more accessible, and helping Ukrainians live longer and healthier lives.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the private sector provided crucial support to the overloaded public healthcare system. The private sector continues to offer free care to civilians and military personnel during the ongoing war. Rehabilitation services have also developed considerably and almost all private clinics offer free services to soldiers. Some receive funding from abroad to do so on a large scale.
Staff mobilization is a big issue for private hospitals as they don’t have a special status. Power cuts, blackouts, air alerts… occur every day right now. Nevertheless, private clinics remain operational and operating rooms are closed only on critical situations.
Healthcare system in Ukraine
- Ukraine operates a dual healthcare system with both public and private providers.
- The Ministry of Health oversees both sectors.
- The National Health Service of Ukraine, serves as the main public funding agency.
- The public sector is dominant but underfunded, relying on out-of-pocket payments.
- Recent reforms focused on primary care, electronic health systems, and performance- based financing.
- These efforts are creating a more resilient and patient-centered healthcare system.
- The public sector 2024 budget – €5.3 bln.
- *The estimation of the private sector turnover in 2024 is about €3.5-4 bln.
- **215,000 beds in the state sector.
- **30,000 (14%) beds in the private sector.
*PRO Consulting agency forecast **Official report data
