New 'Care Space' Opens in Kyiv Polyclinic for Parents with Children Under 4
A new 'Care Space' has been inaugurated in a Kyiv polyclinic, aimed at supporting parents raising children under the age of four. The event was announced by Health Minister Viktor Lyashko during a briefing, highlighting the initiative's backing from UNICEF Ukraine.
In the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv, a new 'Care Space' has been officially opened in one of the city's polyclinics, designed to provide support to parents raising children under four years old. This significant event was announced by Health Minister Viktor Lyashko at a briefing, who emphasized that the project is being implemented with the support of UNICEF's office in Ukraine.
"There are already 210 such spaces in Ukraine. These are rooms where parents of healthy children receive advice and recommendations on what to do to ensure that their child develops according to their age until they reach four years old. There are vaccination rooms, child reception rooms, training centers, as well as early intervention rooms. This service is provided by multidisciplinary teams, which include medical professionals, physical therapists, speech therapists, pedagogical and social workers," Lyashko stated, underscoring the importance of such initiatives for child development.
The minister also noted that the first 'Care Space' was opened two years ago at a Primary Health Care Center. Currently, there are plans for further expansion of the 'Care Space' network, with new facilities set to open in areas with a high population density, particularly where there are many children under four years old.
As Lyashko pointed out, the care centers are institutionally linked to Primary Medical and Social Care Centers. Nurses from these centers conduct home visits to families raising young children. If necessary, family doctors are also involved in these visits, allowing for a comprehensive approach to children's health.
Anne-Claire Dufay, the head of the UNICEF office in Ukraine, emphasized that the first 1,000 days of a child's life are crucial for their future development. "Statistically, the first 1,000 days of a child's life are decisive for their future life and development. Therefore, in this center, you can see all the things necessary to help families and children grow. There is also a detection component, which helps to identify if there are any additional needs for the child or possibly additional specialists that may need to be involved," she noted.
It is worth mentioning that 'Care Spaces' are being established throughout Ukraine thanks to the joint efforts of the Ministry of Health and UNICEF, with financial support from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany (BMZ) through the KfW Development Bank. This initiative aims to improve access to medical services and support for parents with young children.
Additionally, as reported by Ukrinform, seven new memorandums of medical partnership have been signed in Kyiv between Ukrainian and foreign clinics, as well as a memorandum of cooperation between the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ). This indicates an intensification of international cooperation in the healthcare sector and support for Ukrainian medical institutions.
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