Health care

Article 25 in the Universal Declaration of Human rights states that “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family…”.

Article 25 in the Universal Declaration of Human rights states that “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family…”. Also the World Health Organization (WHO) declares that it is one of the fundamental rights of every human being to enjoy “the highest attainable standard of health”. Unfortunately the recent years of economical recess and political turmoil has created a difficult health situation for rural communities in Ukraine. Medical stations around the country are in disrepair and also not have the necessary medicines to provide first aid therefore, the villagers must to travel so far and pay big money for adequate medical assistance and medicines.

The Village Development Fund has set to one of its task to assist villagers in getting the health care that they need and deserve. The fund sponsors medical centers in villages. The Village Development Fund will support medical facilities in the villages.