Growing Need for Rehabilitation in Ukraine
In 2025, Ukraine sees a significant increase in the demand for rehabilitation after injuries caused by the war. More than 435 thousand Ukrainians have undergone free rehabilitation, and state investments in this area have exceeded 6 billion UAH. This indicates the active efforts of the country to restore citizens who have suffered injuries.
Every day, over 16,000 rehabilitation sessions are conducted in Ukraine, clearly demonstrating the growth in the availability of services in this area. By comparison, in 2022, the number of rehabilitation sessions did not exceed 4,000. Currently, there are 12,000 specialists working in multidisciplinary teams who provide assistance to patients. Services are available at nearly 900 institutions, including about 400 hospitals and 500 outpatient clinics.
Innovations in the Field of Rehabilitation
Among the recipients of assistance, there are almost 100 thousand children, of whom 21 thousand are toddlers under three years old. In 2025, a 3D printing laboratory for prosthetics was launched in Kharkiv, allowing for the production of custom prosthetics for patients. Compact prosthetic centers have also been opened in Kyiv region and Poltava, while a European-level production facility has started functioning in Lviv.
An important step was the approval of the procedure for providing assistance through osteointegration, which improves the quality of rehabilitation. For the first time in Ukraine, clear standards for rehabilitation in cases of spinal cord injuries, amputations, and cerebral palsy (CP) have been established. These changes contribute to improving the quality of medical services and the effectiveness of the rehabilitation process.
The growing demand for rehabilitation services in Ukraine is a consequence of the prolonged war and its impact on public health.
State investments and new technologies, such as 3D printing of prosthetics, indicate the country’s desire to ensure access to quality medical care. This may also positively affect the restoration of social integration for people affected by the conflict.