AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUzbek–India Health & Pharma Links: During Uzbek FM Bakhtiyor Saidov’s New Delhi visit (2–5 Aug), both sides reviewed their strategic partnership and flagged expansion into healthcare and pharmaceuticals alongside energy, trade, and education. India’s Piyush Goyal also urged closer cooperation in affordable medicines, medical devices, diagnostics, and training as part of plans to double bilateral trade in three years. Cybersecurity for Health Institutions: Kaspersky reported new Windows backdoors (OctLurk/SilkLurk) targeting government and public bodies across Central Asia, including healthcare and research organizations, raising concerns about digital safety for medical services. Inflation Watch: Uzbekistan’s annual inflation held at 6.4% in July, with food prices easing on seasonal fruit and vegetable changes—good news for household nutrition costs. Regional Health Context: The Legatum Prosperity Index ranked Uzbekistan 94th (and Kyrgyzstan 87th), with healthcare and living conditions among the indicators highlighted.
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