Rivne Region Reports High Vaccination Rates
In 2025, the Rivne region of Ukraine achieved remarkably high vaccination coverage, with nearly all key immunization rates exceeding 95%. This success marks a significant improvement in public health for the area. The only rate that fell short of the 95% target was for the BCG vaccine in children under one year old, which reached 91.8%. Health authorities have prioritized boosting this specific rate in 2026. This progress is notable given the ongoing challenges to public health infrastructure in the region.
Detailed immunization statistics for the Rivne region show strong performance across multiple vaccines:
- Polio vaccination coverage:
- 97.3% in children under 1 year
- 96.7% at 18 months
- 98.2% for the booster at 6 years
- 95.1% for the booster at 14 years
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination:
- 96.7% at 1 year
- 95.3% at 6 years
- Pertussis, Diphtheria, and Tetanus vaccination:
- 95.9% under 1 year
- 95.3% at 18 months
- 95.1% for the booster at 6 years
- Other vaccinations:
- Haemophilus influenzae type b - 96%
- Hepatitis B - 95.1%
- Adult booster for diphtheria and tetanus - 96.2%
Updated Preventive Vaccination Schedule
Ukraine will introduce a revised national Preventive Vaccination Schedule in 2026, aligning it more closely with World Health Organization guidelines and practices in European countries. The update refines the timing for specific doses, emphasizes timely infant immunization, simplifies schedules for some combination vaccines, and expands opportunities for catch-up vaccinations for both children and adults.
All regional warehouses of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and vaccination points in the Rivne region are equipped with specialized refrigeration units. These maintain a temperature range of +2…+8 °C, feature 24/7 electronic temperature monitoring, and remain operational during prolonged power outages. This infrastructure is crucial for maintaining vaccine safety and efficacy.
The high vaccination rates achieved in the Rivne region demonstrate the active efforts of local health authorities to improve population immunity.
Increasing BCG vaccination coverage is set as a specific priority for 2026. The updated national vaccination schedule aims not only to raise immunization levels further but also to enhance the accessibility and quality of medical services for the population.