Establishment and Operationalization of the State Control Authority in Ukraine

Establishment and Operationalization of the State Control Authority in Ukraine

This technical brief highlights how SAFEMed is helping the State Control Authority to modernize oversight, streamline regulatory practices, and improve transparency to ensure safe, high-quality medicines reach patients. By introducing digital tools, building institutional capacity, and aligning with European Union standards, these reforms are enhancing accountability and resilience within Ukraine’s health system. The SCA’s transformation demonstrates how strong governance can expand access to essential medicines, even during crisis, and offers lessons for other countries advancing regulatory reform.