EIB-Funded Clinic and Administrative Centre Open in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk

Ukraine has opened a new outpatient clinic and a modern administrative service centre in the southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region as part of a major recovery initiative supported by the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Union, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

The two newly completed facilities, built during Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, are aimed at strengthening healthcare access and public services for tens of thousands of residents, including a large number of internally displaced people who have fled conflict-affected areas.

Located near the city of Dnipro, the projects are being viewed as powerful symbols of Ukraine’s resilience and determination to continue rebuilding critical public infrastructure despite persistent military attacks and wartime pressures.

New Healthcare Facility Opens in Oleksandrivka

One of the newly completed projects is a modern outpatient clinic in the village of Oleksandrivka.

The healthcare facility is expected to serve more than 3,000 residents from Oleksandrivka and nearby communities, significantly improving local access to medical care.

Construction on the clinic began in February 2024 and was completed in December 2025.

The total project cost exceeded €718,000, with approximately €566,000 financed through the European Investment Bank under its Ukraine recovery support programme.

The clinic has been designed to meet modern healthcare standards and includes:

• Consultation and treatment rooms

• Modern medical equipment

• Accessible entrances and sanitary facilities

• Emergency shelter infrastructure

• Enhanced safety systems for patients and staff

A fully equipped protective shelter has also been integrated into the facility, reflecting the security realities facing Ukrainian communities during the ongoing conflict.

Officials say the clinic will help reduce travel times for residents seeking healthcare while easing pressure on larger medical institutions in the region.

Modern Administrative Centre Built in Slobozhanske

A second major project involved the construction of a modern administrative centre in the settlement of Slobozhanske.

The facility will provide a broad range of public services to more than 24,000 residents, including nearly 4,000 internally displaced persons currently living in the area.

The administrative centre was built between February 2024 and February 2026 at a total cost of nearly €1.47 million, including more than €1.15 million in EIB financing.

The centre offers services such as:

• Marriage and birth certificates

• Business registration

• Property registration

• Residency permits

• Digital public services

The building has been equipped with:

• Modern customer service counters

• Waiting areas

• Digital queue management systems

• Accessible infrastructure

• Integrated electronic services

Like the clinic, the centre also contains a fully equipped shelter to ensure the safety of visitors and employees during emergencies or air raid alerts.

Local authorities say the new centre will make public services faster, safer, and more accessible for residents who previously faced long journeys and difficult conditions to access government assistance.

EIB and EU Continue Support for Ukraine’s Recovery

The projects were financed through the EIB’s €200 million Ukraine Recovery Programme, which is part of a broader series of European Union-backed recovery initiatives aimed at restoring public infrastructure damaged or strained by the war.

The programme is implemented in partnership with:

• The Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine

• The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine

• Local Ukrainian authorities

• The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

The initiatives focus on rebuilding essential social infrastructure including healthcare facilities, schools, housing, administrative buildings, and public utilities.

EIB Vice-President Karl Nehammer praised Ukrainian communities for continuing reconstruction efforts despite the difficult wartime environment.

“Despite Russia’s daily attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region, local communities continue to build new hospitals and public service facilities, once again demonstrating Ukraine’s determination to keep essential services running despite the challenge,” he said.

He reaffirmed the EIB’s commitment to supporting Ukraine’s long-term recovery and resilience through investments that improve daily life for citizens.

Practical Improvements for Communities Under Pressure

European Union officials highlighted the direct impact the new facilities will have on local communities struggling under wartime pressures.

Stefan Schleuning, Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Ukraine, said the projects deliver immediate benefits for ordinary people.

“Here in Dnipropetrovsk region, this means a doctor’s visit closer to home and public services that no longer require long trips or waiting in difficult conditions,” he said.

“These are practical improvements people feel straight away. They help ease pressure on services under strain and show how EU support is helping communities keep going and function every day.”

The projects are especially important in Dnipropetrovsk, which has become a major hub for internally displaced people fleeing eastern and southern conflict zones.

Supporting Internally Displaced People

According to regional authorities, more than 470,000 internally displaced persons currently live in Dnipropetrovsk oblast.

The large influx has placed enormous pressure on healthcare systems, administrative services, housing, and public infrastructure across the region.

Oleksandr Hanzha, Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, stressed the importance of such projects for maintaining stability and supporting displaced populations.

“For our region, which is simultaneously hosting a large number of displaced people while remaining under constant pressure from the war, such projects are of particular importance,” he said.

“They help strengthen essential services throughout the region and improve the quality of everyday life for both displaced persons and local residents.”

Ukraine’s Recovery Efforts Continue During Wartime

Ukrainian officials say the completion of the facilities demonstrates that national recovery efforts are already progressing despite ongoing Russian attacks.

Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine and Minister for Development of Communities and Territories Oleksii Kuleba described the projects as examples of Ukraine’s resilience and determination to rebuild.

“The construction of new social infrastructure during wartime shows that Ukraine’s recovery is already underway despite the ongoing challenges,” he said.

“Modern healthcare and public service facilities like these help communities remain resilient, support displaced people and create better living conditions for residents.”

Local leaders also expressed gratitude to European partners for supporting reconstruction efforts during one of the country’s most difficult periods.

Growing International Partnership for Reconstruction

The projects reflect broader international cooperation aimed at helping Ukraine rebuild critical infrastructure damaged or disrupted by war.

UNDP Resident Representative in Ukraine Auke Lootsma said the organisation remains committed to working alongside the EIB and the European Union to support resilient and inclusive recovery efforts.

“UNDP is proud to work in close partnership with the EIB and the European Union to support Ukrainian municipalities in restoring and rebuilding inclusive, accessible, and resilient public infrastructure,” Lootsma said.

So far, EU-EIB initiatives in Dnipropetrovsk region have supported 36 recovery projects, with 12 facilities already completed, including the newly opened clinic and administrative centre.

As Ukraine continues to face ongoing security and humanitarian challenges, projects like these are seen as critical to maintaining public services, supporting displaced populations, and laying the foundation for long-term national recovery.