On June 25, 2025, Andriy Klepikov, Executive Director of the Alliance for Public Health, delivered a powerful address at the European Parliament’s Committee on Public Health (SANT Committee).

He presented the analytical report “The EU’s Role in Overcoming the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Ukraine”  and outlined key policy recommendations. This brief highlights how the EU can support the fight against these diseases and integrate this effort into Ukraine’s EU accession process.

The report was prepared in the context of the full-scale war in Ukraine, where the national healthcare system, despite immense challenges, continues to maintain control over the HIV and tuberculosis epidemics. His speech emphasized the crucial role of funding from the European Union, particularly through the Global Fund, which serves as the primary mechanism supporting the HIV/TB response in Ukraine.

In his speech, he also shared experience on:

  • How Ukraine continues to control HIV and tuberculosis despite the full-scale war.
  • Innovative approaches like mobile clinics, the AI-based digital consultant TWIIN, and Help24 Telehealth— an innovative telemedicine platform developed under Ukraine’s National Telemedicine Strategy to expand access to HIV, STI, and mental health care for war-affected and vulnerable populations.
  • The essential work with vulnerable groups, including key populations in the HIV context, internally displaced people, and others.

Andriy Klepikov called on the European Commission and all EU institutions to continue and strengthen their support — including a pledge of €800 million to the Global Fund’s 8th replenishment — to ensure life-saving health services continue in Ukraine and set new standards for global public health.

The Alliance for Public Health extends its sincere gratitude to the members of the European Parliament’s SANT Committee: Vytenis Andriukaitis, Adam Jarubas, Tilly Metz, Romana Jerković, and Stine Bosse — for their support, attention to Ukraine, and active involvement.

We also thank all partners who contributed to the report’s preparation: Aidsfonds, Friends of the Global Fund Europe, the Public Health Center of Ukraine, and other civil society organizations from Ukraine and Europe.

Find all information on the European Parliament’s website: https://lnkd.in/eqt7P74e