Ireland has welcomed thousands of Ukrainian people since the outbreak of war, and it’s expected that people will continue to arrive as the situation develops. Finding a place to stay and addressing medical concerns are the highest priorities for people arriving here. The HSE is coordinating its services with other government agencies.
Directing Ukrainian people to HSE information
You should direct Ukrainian people in need of health information to www.hse.ie/Ukraine, available in Ukrainian, Russian and English. Roughly 30% of Ukraine’s population speak Russian as their first language.
Local health services leaflet
The leaflet includes information on how our health services work, GP out-of-hours, injury units, emergency departments, COVID-19, and minding your mental health.
Leaflets have been delivered to 370 locations where Ukrainian people are living. For copies or digital copies of the local leaflet, contact your local communications team.
Healthcare associated infection and antimicrobial resistance leaflets
Translated patient leaflets covering how to prevent infection, take antibiotics and related health conditions (available in Russian and other languages)
Where to direct a friend, neighbour, or family member wanting to help
You can direct people wanting to help to gov.ie - how people and community groups can help
Services available to Ukrainian people
Ukrainian people can access the same health and social care services as people living here. They can apply for a medical card and health screening services are offered upon arrival, including access to COVID-19 advice and vaccinations.
English-Ukrainian and English-Russian phrasebooks to help communicate in a medical emergency are available on our HSE website.
Related content
Healthcare services for Ukrainian nationals in Ireland
COVID-19 Ukrainian content – vaccine leaflets, posters, hand hygiene
Pathway planning for migrant child health (PDF, 1.6 MB, 26 pages)
The pathways assist with signposting for migrant children with underlying health problems that may require paediatric input, for example, neurodisability. They also include practical management considerations for refugees and international protection applicants who are new to Ireland.