AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUzbekistan–Egypt Economic Push: Uzbek FM Bakhtiyor Saidov met Egypt’s investment and trade minister in Cairo to turn diplomacy into deals, with priorities including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, energy, industry, and geology, plus plans for joint manufacturing and better transport links. Health & Pharma Cooperation: Egypt and Uzbekistan also signed MoUs aimed at boosting pharmaceutical production and creating a joint chamber of commerce to expand Central Asian market access for medical goods. Diabetes Project: WHO and the World Diabetes Foundation launched a diabetes initiative in Uzbekistan, signaling renewed focus on prevention and care. Cancer Care Reform: Uzbekistan is set to roll out cancer care reforms in 2027 and has launched a national cancer program targeting a 45% survival rate. Healthcare Oversight: Uzbekistan plans undercover inspections of hospitals and clinics, alongside mystery-patient checks to improve service quality. Drug Policy Tightening: Authorities are strengthening anti-drug measures as synthetic narcotics and online trafficking rise. One Health in Central Asia: Central Asian consultations concluded on One Health implementation for pandemic prevention, food systems resilience, and ecosystem health, with Uzbekistan among participating countries.
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