Key points:
- The Kyiv City Council has extended the ‘Public Health’ programme for the period 2026–2028.
- Free flu vaccinations have been introduced for healthcare workers and high-risk groups.
- HPV vaccination has been added for girls and boys aged 12–14.
- Vaccinations will be administered at local healthcare facilities.
- To take part, you need to register with a GP at a public healthcare facility.
Kyiv City Council has extended the city’s ‘Public Health’ programme for the period 2026–2028. The updated programme includes free pre-season flu vaccinations for healthcare workers and residents in high-risk groups, as well as HPV vaccinations for children aged 12–14. Councillors approved the decision on 23 April during a plenary session.
The Kyiv City State Administration has announced that healthcare workers and Kyiv residents belonging to high-risk groups will be eligible for free flu vaccinations. This includes, in particular, people with diabetes, HIV, chronic lung, heart or kidney diseases, and other associated conditions. Vaccinations will be administered at municipal primary healthcare centres, funded by the city budget.
The programme has also been expanded to include vaccination against human papillomavirus. Whereas previously such vaccinations in Ukraine were carried out at public expense mainly for girls of a certain age, in Kyiv both girls and boys aged 12–14 will now be vaccinated free of charge. Medical professionals emphasise that vaccination against HPV helps prevent infections that can lead to cancer.
Residents of the capital who have had a valid registration with a GP at a public healthcare facility for at least three months will be able to take advantage of the programme’s new opportunities. The city authorities also advise registering in advance to gain access to free medical services.
The expansion of the ‘Public Health’ programme is part of the city’s policy on disease prevention and support for accessible healthcare in Kyiv. The new measures may influence seasonal illness rates and increase vaccination coverage among children and adults.
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