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Ukraine’s MHPSS Technical Working Group Meets with 74 Participants
WHY IT MATTERS
The meeting consolidates a wide network of stakeholders, enhancing Ukraine’s capacity to deliver coordinated mental health and psychosocial support to affected populations.
What happened
On July 2, 2026, Ukraine’s Technical Working Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) convened in Kyiv. The meeting was chaired by the World Health Organization and International Medical Corps.
Seventy‑four participants attended, representing a broad coalition of national and international actors, including the International Rescue Committee, Médecins du Monde, UNHCR, Mercy Corps, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and numerous Ukrainian NGOs such as YMCA Zaporizhja, Save Ukraine, and the Ukrainian Education Platform. The gathering aimed to strengthen coordination of mental health services across the country, share best practices, and align resources for ongoing psychosocial support.
While the minutes do not detail specific outcomes, the assembly underscores the sustained commitment of global and local partners to address Ukraine’s mental health needs amid ongoing conflict.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Ukraine: Technical working group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) (Meeting minutes July 2, 2026) [EN/UK]
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