AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHeatwave Response: Uzbekistan’s emergency medical service handled 166,726 calls over four days during extreme temperatures, with officials saying demand stayed broadly stable and high-risk groups (older adults, pregnant women, children, and people with chronic heart, respiratory, or diabetes conditions) need close monitoring. Child Safety: In the Fergana region, all kindergartens—public and private—were temporarily suspended due to abnormally high heat, joining other regions that paused preschool operations to protect children. Health Cooperation: Afghan and Uzbek officials met to expand collaboration in pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, health products, and food, including technical knowledge transfer and joint programs. Pharma Capacity: Uzbekistan’s pharmaceutical production reportedly exceeded UZS 2.3 trillion in five months, highlighting growing domestic industry output. Public Health Careers: MSF’s Muhammad Hussain Mattee shared his MSF journey, including missions that included Uzbekistan, underscoring community-focused public health work. Inflation & Food Costs: A Central Bank survey found Tashkent had the highest perceived inflation in June, with meat and fuel among the most frequently cited price increases—an issue that can affect nutrition and household health.
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