The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has delivered 190,000 doses of the BCG vaccine against tuberculosis to Ukraine, as well as 60,000 doses of the combined vaccine for the prevention of pertussis, diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis B and hemophilic infection type b (Hib) (with a whole-cell pertussis component).

Ukraine received the vaccines free of charge as humanitarian aid.

"Despite the war, vaccination of children continues according to the national immunization schedule,” said Deputy Minister of Health and Chief State Sanitary Doctor Ihor Kuzin. “We thank our partners for their assistance in this difficult time. Tuberculosis is very dangerous for infants, and 5-in-1 vaccines become more relevant taking into consideration possible supply disruptions. Thanks to this vaccine, a child will receive protection against five diseases in one go.”