AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFree Eye Care: A Chinese volunteer medical team launched a charitable eye-care program in Tashkent and Kokand, screening at least 150 people and performing 100 free cataract surgeries over several days, with Uzbek health officials calling it a boost to vision and quality of life. Pediatric Care Spotlight: Azerbaijani media visited Uzbekistan’s National Children’s Medical Center in Tashkent, highlighting its 280-bed setup, JCI accreditation (first public institution in Uzbekistan to receive it), and advanced services including oncology and bone marrow transplants. Health Risk Watch: Uzbekistan’s adult weight problem remains stark: WHO data show 64% of adults were overweight or obese in 2024, among the highest in the former Soviet region, raising risks for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers. Workplace Safety: After two subcontracted workers died in caught-in-machinery accidents at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Uzbekistan-related coverage notes an intensive labor inspection response—an indirect reminder for Uzbekistan to keep tightening safety enforcement in high-risk workplaces. Health Policy Context: A separate report warns that reducing routine childhood vaccination coverage could create immunization gaps and fuel outbreaks—relevant as Uzbekistan weighs public health priorities.
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