State Budget 2026: UAH 258.6 billion envsiaged for healthcare sector
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted the Law “On the State Budget for 2026.” Among the key priorities is increased funding for healthcare: the 2026 State Budget allocations for this sector amount to UAH 258.6 billion, which is by UAH 38.8 billion more than this year.
For the first time, the 2026 budget provides funding for a national health screening program for citizens aged 40 and older: a sum worth UAH 10 billion is planned for its implementation. The program is designed to detect cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and mental health disorders in a timely manner.
This year, UAH 191.6 billion is earmarked for the Medical Guarantees Program, which is by UAH 16.1 billion more than in 2025. Within this amount, UAH 8.7 billion is planned to be allocated to reimburse the cost of medicines under the Affordable Medicines programme.
The increase in funding will make it possible to expand the list of free medical services, improve access to treatment for chronic diseases, and strengthen the financial capacity of medical institutions so that managers can increase the salaries of medical workers (especially in frontline regions, where the workload and risks are greatest). In addition, support for medical services related to war injuries is further intensified.
An important priority of the healthcare sector budget is the implementation of public investment projects aimed at modernizing and developing medical infrastructure. In 2026, it is planned to implement public investment projects using state funds in the amount of UAH 10.5 billion, and taking into account international financial support from the World Bank Group, it will be possible to implement projects totaling UAH 19.1 billion. These funds will be used to continue projects already underway, launch new ones, and purchase advanced medical equipment.
Funding in the amount of UAH 15.2 billion is provided for the centralized procurement of medicines and medical products. Priority remains on key areas such as oncology, cardiovascular diseases, immunoprophylaxis, and others. At the same time, access to innovative medicines is being expanded through the managed access agreement (MAA) mechanism. In addition, the purchase of stents is planned to provide free planned stenting of coronary vessels for patients with chronic cardiovascular diseases.
The budget also provides for a subsidy from the state budget to local budgets in the amount of UAH 1.1 billion. The funds will be used to cover the current expenses of healthcare institutions, in particular blood service institutions, as well as to provide children with rare diseases with special therapeutic nutrition products.
Particular attention is paid to the development of human resources. In particular, UAH 150 million is earmarked for supporting young doctors in 2026. Young doctors who complete their internship and work in rural areas or frontline regions will receive a one-time payment of UAH 200,000 from the state. Funds are also allocated to provide medical workers in rural areas with official housing.
In addition, important medical support programs for military personnel and veterans will continue in 2026. In particular, UAH 1.1 billion is allocated to provide free dental care to the defenders of Ukraine. Starting in 2026, the list of categories eligible for dental treatment and prosthetics will be expanded to include Chernobyl victims of category 1. Some UAH 190 million will also be allocated to provide cryopreservation of reproductive cells for military personnel.
The adopted State Budget for 2026 will allow for the continuation of systematic reforms, support the sustainable functioning of the healthcare system in wartime, and improve the accessibility and quality of medical care for every Ukrainian citizen.