Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Uzbekistan's medical workers on their professional holiday and noted achievements in healthcare

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev sent congratulations to the medical and pharmaceutical workers of Uzbekistan on their professional holiday. In his address, the head of state emphasized the progress made in the healthcare sector, including increased funding and improved life expectancy indicators for citizens.

He informed that over the past years, the volume of funds allocated to healthcare has increased sevenfold, and by 2026, it will reach 49 trillion soums. According to the president, the material and technical base of medical institutions is being strengthened, advanced diagnostic and therapeutic methods are being actively implemented, and the primary health care system is being improved.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev specifically highlighted the creation of a national system to combat heart attacks and strokes, as well as initiatives for the timely detection of oncological and hematological pathologies, and the development of palliative care.

Digitalization and Accessibility of Medical Care

The process of industry digitalization continues: within the DMED information system, electronic medical records have been created for over 38 million people. Additionally, systems such as 'Electronic Polyclinic', 'Electronic Hospital', and 'Electronic Prescription' have been put into operation.

The President announced plans to complete the implementation of state medical insurance mechanisms in all regions by the end of 2026, which will ensure guaranteed medical care for all residents.

Development of Medical Education and Industry

The head of state also drew attention to the development of the field of medical education. Since 2017, the quota for admission to medical universities has increased by 4.5 times, while the number of international students has exceeded 15 thousand. It is planned that next year, state registration of medical and pharmaceutical workers according to international standards will be introduced. From the 2027–2028 academic year, training of medical specialists will exclusively take place under residency programs.

According to the president, over the last decade, the number of private clinics in the country has grown from 3.5 thousand to more than 9 thousand, and the number of authorized types of specialized medical services has increased from 50 to 213.

The pharmaceutical industry is also showing growth: local producers manufacture over 6.8 thousand types of medicines supplied to more than 50 countries.

Population Health Indicators

Mirziyoyev stressed that the average life expectancy in Uzbekistan has increased from 73.8 to 75.4 years. The future goal set is to increase this indicator to 78 years, as well as strengthen measures for disease prevention, early detection, and treatment.

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The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, on October 25, congratulated the athletes, coaches, and parents of the national team on their results at the fifth Asian Para Games held in Japan. According to the presidential press service, the team won 45 gold, 49 silver, and 51 bronze medals, securing third place overall behind China and Japan.

More than 2600 para-athletes from 45 Asian countries participated in the Games. Uzbekistan surpassed the teams from India, South Korea, Iran, Thailand, and Indonesia. Female athletes accounted for half of the gold medals won by the Uzbek delegation.

Weightlifter Ruza Kuziyeva set a world record by winning gold. Asian records were set by Madina Mukhtorova and Karomat Omonova in javelin throw, Shahina Yigitalieva in javelin throw, and Navruza Akhmadova in discus throw. Khurshid Kodirov also broke an Asian record in the 100-meter race. In swimming, Egor Bolotov set continental records in the 100-meter butterfly and 200-meter individual medley. The Asian record in the 50-meter freestyle belongs to 16-year-old Lolahon Kodirova. Another 16 athletes improved Asian Para Games records in para-cycling, weightlifting, and para-athletics.

Dmitry Khorlin reached the podium at the Asian Para Games for the fourth time. Bobirjon Omonov, Husniddin Norbekov, Kudratillokhon Ma'rufhudjayev, and Fakhriddin Khamroev won medals for the third time. Asila Mirzaeva, Shahina Yigitalieva, Guljonoy Naimova, and Ruza Kuziyeva confirmed their titles for the second time.

Madina Mukhtorova, Navruza Akhmadova, and Mubaibanon Khalilov became two-time champions at the Games, while Khurshid Kodirov won three gold medals. Egor Bolotov, participating in the Asian Para Games for the first time, won four gold and one silver medal in paragliding.

Marzhona Pardaboyeva, who carried the flag of the delegation and won Uzbekistan's first ever gold medal in para-cycling at the World Championships, became a two-time Asian champion. Fifteen-year-old Boburbek Toshtemirov won Uzbekistan's first gold in track para-cycling at the Asian Para Games and became the youngest champion of Uzbekistan in the history of this event.

In his address, the President noted: 'Your outstanding victories on the stages of Aichi-Nagoya have shown the world that the Paralympic movement in New Uzbekistan has reached a new level.' The President expressed confidence that the results and experience gained in Japan will serve as a foundation for preparing for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.