Next year, for the first time, infertility will be treated at public expense

Next year, for the first time, infertility will be treated at public expense

Kyiv  •  UNN

December 28 2023, 11:34 AM • 23667 views

In 2024, Ukraine will finance infertility treatment under the state guarantee program, which aims to provide 10,000 births with the help of assisted reproductive technologies.

In 2024 , for the first time in Ukraine, infertility treatment will be financed under the state guarantee program.  This decision will give the country 10 thousand newborn Ukrainians. This was reported by the by the press service of the Ministry of Health, UNN reports.

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According to statistics, the number of infertile couples in Ukraine is steadily increasing.  However, according to the Ministry of Health, infertility treatment is mostly funded by private funds, which often leads to huge financial costs for future parents. parents.

For the first time, the Ministry of Health is introducing financing of assisted reproductive technologies under the program of state guarantees of medical care for the population

- the Ministry of Health said in a statement.

The Medical Guarantee Program for 2024 covers a new package of services "Treatment of infertility with the help of assisted reproductive technologies (in vitro fertilization)."  

"Modern life significantly reduces the quality of reproductive of Ukrainians' reproductive functions. And if earlier this problem was solved exclusively at private funds, we now provide an opportunity to use infertility treatment services free of charge. infertility treatment free of charge. It is also important to ensure the right to parenthood for for military personnel. The harsh realities of warfare and the conditions in which our defenders our defenders are exposed to for long periods of time while defending our country can negatively affect their reproductive function. That is why we are here to help women veterans or wives of veterans who dream of experiencing the joy of parenthood can be helped by doctors. This decision will give us more than 10 thousand little Ukrainians every year," said said First Deputy Minister of Health Serhiy Dubrov.

The new direction on infertility treatment for hospitals provides for a rate for hospitals in the amount of UAH 60,324 per service provided. It is expected to provide 30 400 cycles of medical services.

The Ministry of Health expects that about 10 ,000 little Ukrainians will be born after artificial insemination.  The first course of infertility treatment can be paid for by the state will be available only for medical reasons.

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