Over 14,700 patients successfully treated for tuberculosis in Ukraine last year

Last year, at least 15,000 patients were diagnosed with tuberculosis in Ukraine, and over 14,700 of them successfully recovered, according to the country’s Ministry of Health.

Illustrative image. Photo: AP Photo / Visar Kryeziu

According to data from the Center for Public Health, an average of 1.4 thousand new cases of the disease were reported each month in 2025, with the vast majority of people receiving treatment at home under a doctor’s supervision.

Regional phthisiopulmonology centers operate for patients in the provinces, including in frontline territories, and treatment time has decreased due to new medications. For instance, therapy for the drug-susceptible form can last four to six months, while the drug-resistant form takes six to nine months. At the same time, protection has been maintained for over 10 years, according to officials.

A few years ago, the Ukrainian parliament passed a law on overcoming tuberculosis, which involved not only the healthcare system but also other ministries, businesses, and the public. Against this backdrop, record levels of tuberculosis incidence have been reported worldwide.

Patients can share experiences and seek support from others with similar issues; more details are available at the link.

To provide background, for certain groups of medicines, the paper summary accompanying the e-prescription will now include data so that patients can choose for themselves at what price to purchase a particular medication.

Last year, the Ukrainian government decided that pharmacies within medical facilities should sell medicines at the lowest prices.