Responding to HIV and tuberculosis, UNDP supplies antiretroviral medications for HIV and tuberculosis treatment while working to dismantle barriers that keep vulnerable populations from seeking care. Prevention programs for cardiovascular disease and cancer emphasize health literacy, lifestyle interventions and emerging digital tools, including artificial intelligence applications.  

Central to this work is the principle of universal health coverage – quality care reaching every person regardless of income or social status.  

Two recent initiatives have put this into practice. A study of non-communicable disease risk factors among men at large industrial enterprises will identify vulnerable groups by occupation, tenure and age, examine why conditions often go undiagnosed until late stages, and recommend targeted prevention measures.

A separate program addresses a common frustration: patients receive test results but struggle to interpret conflicting information found online. UNDP is developing tools to help people understand their clinical data and determine appropriate next steps.

UNDP’s upcoming priorities in Belarus include developing digital health, strengthening systems for the prevention and treatment of rare diseases, and addressing mental health issues. The goal is to ensure medicines and modern technologies reach all segments of the population.

A healthy population is the foundation of human capital. People who remain healthy can pursue education, sustain employment, raise families and participate in civic life. Health is not a privilege to be earned but a right upon which broader development depends.