AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUzbekistan–Afghanistan Health Ties: Taliban officials met Uzbekistan’s pharmaceutical industry leadership to expand cooperation on medicines, medical equipment, health and food products, plus technical knowledge transfer and joint programs. Extreme Heat Response: Uzbekistan’s emergency medical service fielded 166,726 calls over four days during the heatwave; officials say chronic illness patients, older adults, pregnant women and children need extra monitoring, while public safety messaging helped keep call volumes stable. Pharma Production Boost: Uzbekistan reported pharmaceutical output of UZS 2.3 trillion in Jan–May 2026, up 29.4% year-on-year, with Tashkent the biggest producer. One Health & Preparedness: Central Asia continues pushing regional “One Health” and pandemic preparedness efforts, including practical training on avian influenza approaches. Child Health in Heat: Fergana region temporarily suspended kindergarten operations to protect children from extreme temperatures, joining other regions that took similar measures. WHO Internship Opens: WHO opened its Global Internship Programme to citizens of all 194 member states, including Uzbekistan, for placements across headquarters, regional and country offices. Safety Incident: Three people were injured after an explosion at a gas filling station in Tashkent region; emergency teams contained the fire and patients received treatment.
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