AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHealth Financing: Uzbekistan’s healthcare budget has grown sevenfold to UZS49 trillion in 2026. Reforms include a “money follows the patient” insurance model, with coverage planned nationwide by year-end and insurance mechanisms due to take effect in 2027. Cancer Care: Pediatric oncology services are expanding access to a wider range of medicines. Tuberculosis: WHO reports Uzbekistan has cut TB deaths by at least 75%, though drug-resistant TB remains a major regional challenge. Medical Services: District hospitals are now performing open-heart surgery and stenting, while a review of eye care notes gaps in optometry and orthoptics. Aral Sea Region: Uzbekistan pledged $5 million for the region’s development through 2030, with the next phase prioritizing healthcare, water management and climate resilience.
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