Key points
- Ukraine has received 72,000 doses of DTP vaccine for free vaccination of children against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.
- The vaccines were purchased and delivered by UNICEF as part of the partnership between the Ministry of Health and Gavi – the agreement was signed at the end of 2024.
- According to the Vaccination Calendar, DTP is administered to children at 2, 4, 6, and 18 months – all vaccinations are free.
- The vaccines will be distributed among healthcare facilities in all regions through the Ministry of Health’s Public Health Center.
Ukraine has received 72,000 doses of combined DTP vaccine for free vaccination of children against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.
The vaccines were received as part of the partnership between the Ministry of Health and the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization Gavi.
The agreement between the alliance and Ukraine was signed at the end of 2024: under it, Gavi will finance part of the vaccines to support the national immunization program in accordance with the Immunoprophylaxis Development Strategy until 2030. The purchase and delivery were carried out by UNICEF.
According to the Calendar of Preventive Vaccinations, DTP is administered to children at 2, 4, 6, and 18 months.
Currently, the vaccines are stored in the national warehouse. The Ministry of Health’s Public Health Center will coordinate their distribution among healthcare facilities in all regions of Ukraine.
To vaccinate a child, you should contact a family doctor, pediatrician, or the nearest healthcare facility. If a child has missed scheduled vaccinations, the doctor will create an individual schedule for catching up.
Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis are infections with serious complications.
Diphtheria toxin affects the heart, nervous system, and kidneys. Tetanus causes painful spasms, muscle ruptures, and bone fractures. Pertussis is particularly dangerous for infants: in the smallest, it can cause breathing stops, spasms, and brain damage.
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