U.S. ready to cooperate with Ukraine to strengthen independence of National Health Service

"An independent and professional National Health Service of Ukraine is critical to ensuring Ukrainians have access to modern, efficient health care. We stand ready to continue partnering with the Government of Ukraine to strengthen the independence of institutions like the NHSU, as we also collaborate to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects," the embassy noted on Facebook.

As reported, on May 22, the Cabinet of Ministers announced a new competition for the post of head of the National Health Service of Ukraine. The deadline for submitting documents was to expire on Monday, May 25, but was extended until May 27.

The NHSU was established as part of healthcare reform in 2017. It controls all payments in the healthcare sector and selects hospitals that will receive money from the state.

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