Materials with tag «healthcare»
Clean Hands program to be launched in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan will launch Clean Hands program from May, requiring healthcare and educational institutions to install handwashing stations. Public toilets and restaurants will be be required to have soap and sanitizers. Another nationwide program should enhance sanitation and hygiene across the country.
Seven Turkish experts to aid in transforming Uzbekistan’s healthcare system
Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan enlisted seven Turkish experts to transform the nation’s healthcare system across seven key areas, including medical insurance, pharmaceuticals and emergency services. The experts are currently assessing medical institutions at all levels and visiting regions.
National action plan for health security in Uzbekistan presented
The National action plan for health security for 2024−2028 was presented in Tashkent. It aims to improve the country’s preparedness to respond to public health emergencies.
President directs prime minister to sign year-long contracts with social sphere ministers and set KPIs
President of Uzbekistan has directed the prime minister to establish year-long contracts with ministers in the social spheres, as well as their deputies and deputy hokims and set KPIs for them. He criticized the state of affairs in healthcare, education and science.
Uzbekistan to improve public mental health service
Uzbekistan announced plans to fundamentally improve its public mental health service by integrating it into primary health care facilities and introducing special social-emotional learning in schools. Additionally, specialists in the field will receive an increase in their salaries.
Germany’s KfW allocates €50.5 million to healthcare digitalization of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan signed a loan agreement worth €45 million and a grant agreement worth €5.5 million with Germany’s KfW Development Bank to support the country’s healthcare system digitalisation.
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