Healthcare

In recent years, in Uzbekistan, the creation of a system of high -quality and qualified medical services of each citizen has been determined as a priority task, large -scale reforms are carried out in this direction.

By Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. DP-5590 dated 07.12.2018 “On complex measures on the radical improvement of the health-care system of the Republic of Uzbekistan”, the Concept for the development of the healthcare system of the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2019-2025 was approved.

By the Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. RP-216 dated 04/25/2022 “On strengthening the protection of motherhood and childhood in 2022-2026” the PLAN OF MEASURES to strengthen the protection of motherhood and childhood in 2022-2026 was approved.

By the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. DP-38 dated 22.01.2024 “On additional measures to deepen reforms in the healthcare sector”, a “ROAD MAP” was approved for the implementation of priority areas for improving the healthcare system.

Over the past few years, 230 trillion soums have been allocated to the healthcare sector. At the expense of these funds, 187 new polyclinics and hospitals have been established in the regions, 1,244 existing facilities have been reconstructed and supplied with modern equipment.

These measures have increased the capacity of primary healthcare institutions by 60 percent, access to medical services for the population have been significantly improved. More than 400 high-tech diagnostic and treatment services, previously available only in the capital, are now being introduced in the regions. Hundreds of complex medical procedures have been introduced in regional centers, and minimally invasive surgeries are now being conducted at the district level. For the first time, kidney transplant operations have been launched in 45 districts.

Modernization of medical education also continues. Tashkent State Medical University was established through the merger of three higher education institutions, the Urgench State Medical Institute started its work. Eight medical universities have obtained international accreditation, which has expanded opportunities for training specialists with modern knowledge and competencies.

Medical institutions throughout the country have been equipped with modern solutions, a nationwide digital network has been formed. In 2024–2025, over 3 thousand medical organizations have been connected to the local network, a technical base has been upgraded.

Digital management has been introduced in the ambulance service, the arrival time of the ambulance has been reduced from 25-30 minutes to 10-15 minutes.

The “Electronic Prescription” system has been launched, thanks to which the number of cases of unjustified prescription of medicines has decreased by 40 percent, and the turnover of medicines has become more transparent. All medical data is protected by biometric mechanisms.