New vaccination calendar from 2026: 20 thousand doctors have already completed training

Changes in the Vaccination Calendar in Ukraine

According to Міністерство Здоров'я: Starting from January 1, 2026, changes to the Vaccination Calendar in Ukraine will be implemented, which are already being actively discussed in the medical community. 19,896 medical professionals, including family doctors, pediatricians, and nurses, have completed training on the updated calendar. The training took place in all regions of Ukraine under the guidance of over 200 regional trainers.

Main Changes

The main changes in the new Calendar include:

• Expansion of the list of mandatory vaccinations;
• Introduction of the vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) for girls aged 12-13;
• Updating vaccination schedules.

These innovations aim to enhance the effectiveness of immunoprophylaxis in Ukraine. The training program that served as the basis for the preparation of medical professionals was developed by experts from the World Health Organization Bureau in Ukraine together with the Ministry of Health, the Centre for Public Health, the National Academy of Medical Sciences, the State Expert Centre, and the Centre for Specialized Training.

In addition, within the framework of the training, new schemes in immunoprophylaxis and vaccines, storage and transportation rules for vaccines, response to adverse events following immunization, and record-keeping in the eHealth system were discussed. These changes will facilitate the improvement of vaccination in Ukraine and ensure more effective protection of the population against infectious diseases.

The introduction of new changes in the Vaccination Calendar is an important step towards improving the level of healthcare in Ukraine. In particular, the inclusion of the HPV vaccination could significantly reduce the risk of developing oncological diseases in women. Improving training programs for medical workers will also increase the quality of medical services and strengthen public trust in vaccination, which is especially relevant in light of global health challenges.