Shostka, Sumy Oblast, Ukraine, 23 July 2026 — Outpatient Clinic No. 2 of the Shostka City Primary Health Care Centre has been fully restored following repeated damage caused by shelling. The rehabilitation work was carried out by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine with financial support from the Government of the Republic of Korea. Serving more than 53,000 people from from Shostka and neighbouring communities each year, the clinic plays a critical role in ensuring continued access to primary health care in one of Ukraine’s frontline regions. The total cost of the restoration amounted to US$148,783.Restoring health care facilities is a key component of UNDP’s Area-Based Recovery approach, which combines rehabilitation of critical infrastructure with strengthening the capacity of communities to maintain uninterrupted access to essential services despite ongoing security challenges. The rehabilitation work included replacing doors, repairing walls and ceilings, installing new flooring, upgrading the electrical system, and adding tactile wayfinding features to improve accessibility and navigation throughout the building.

Park Kichang, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Ukraine, reaffirmed the Republic of Korea’s commitment to supporting Ukraine’s recovery by helping restore critical infrastructure that enables communities to maintain continuous access to essential services. “We believe that restoring health care facilities is an investment in people, their safety, and the future of Ukrainian communities,” he said. “That is why we remain committed to supporting projects that not only rebuild infrastructure but also help ensure the continuity and long-term sustainability of health care services.”

Auke Lootsma, UNDP Resident Representative in Ukraine, stressed the vital role of primary health care in supporting communities living through the war. “Primary health care is often the first line of support for people living through the impacts of war,” he said. “When facilities like this clinic are restored, people can continue accessing essential care close to home, even under difficult circumstances. Together with the Government of the Republic of Korea, UNDP is helping communities protect vital services, strengthen resilience, and lay the foundations for sustainable recovery.”

Background 

The project “From humanitarian assistance to early recovery in Kherson, Sumy and Zaporizhzhia oblasts” was implemented by UNDP in Ukraine with financial support from the Government of the Republic of Korea. With a total budget of more than US$20 million, the project focused on restoring access to essential social services, rehabilitating social and critical infrastructure, and introducing solutions that strengthen communities’ energy resilience and support their recovery in the context of the war.

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