Stepanov, Simmons discuss health care reform

Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov said this at a meeting with British Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons, the ministry's press service reported.

"We need to create the most transparent procurement system in Ukraine. I am a firm opponent to the Health Ministry conducting procurement. This should be a separate enterprise that should be involved only in procurement to make everything transparent and open," Stepanov said.

According to him, Ukraine appreciates the assistance of international partners and the United Kingdom in the field of health. At the same time, Stepanov added, simultaneously with the fight against the coronavirus, the ministry is actively conducting an audit of the health care system, after which respective conclusions and recommendations will be made regarding the reform of medicine.

Simmons, in turn, said that the UK supports Ukraine on its reform path and is ready to provide the necessary support if necessary.

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