Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman has said that there is no need to introduce new taxes to introduce insurance medicine in Ukraine.

"It [insurance medicine] is necessary for Ukrainians today, and moreover, we introduce the initiative implying that we do not need additional taxes for Ukrainians. We can change the financing system ... and allocate these funds for insurance for every Ukrainian person," the prime minister said on Ukraine TV channel on Sunday, answering the question about the introduction of insurance medicine in Ukraine.

He noted that in the matter of improving the quality of medical care for citizens, local authorities with the necessary resources, can play a significant role.