Medicines Reimbursement Program: Bringing Care Closer to the Patient

In 2017, the Ministry of Health (MOH) of Ukraine partnered with the USAID SAFEMed Activity to launch the Affordable Medicines Program (AMP), which improves access to outpatient medications for people with chronic health conditions. Since then, the program has expanded to cover over 400 medicines and includes coverage for medical devices such as blood glucose test strips. Despite the ongoing war, the AMP has grown and adapted to meet the needs of Ukrainians, reaching more than 4.6 million patients as of May 2024. SAFEMed continues to provide technical assistance and support to the National Health Service of Ukraine (NHSU) in monitoring program performance, improving communication activities, and strengthening the quality of services to ensure patients have access to essential medications.