AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNeonatal Care Push: Uzbekistan says nearly half of infant deaths happen in the first month, with 47% in the first 30 days, and plans to nearly halve child mortality by 2030 via pediatric system reforms and a four-tier care model. Medicine Pricing Crackdown: Uzbekistan’s consumer protection watchdog flagged 237 pharmacies for exceeding legal medicine markups in Q2 2026, citing UZS 1.9bn in unjustified revenue and promising public listing plus legal action. AI for Health and Beyond: Uzbekistan is rolling out nearly 100 priority AI projects through 2030, including in healthcare, education, agriculture, energy, finance, and e-government. Water Stress Results: A UN-Water case study says Uzbekistan has cut water stress faster than most, but warns climate change and rising demand still threaten progress. Desertification and Health Link: Mirziyoyev approved 2026–2030 desertification measures and the “Green Samarkand” push, including reforestation and green belts to reduce dust and land degradation. Regional Health-Related Cooperation: Uzbekistan and Belarus elevated ties to a strategic partnership, with new cooperation including pharmaceuticals.
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