The President of Uzbekistan reviewed a presentation on proposals for enhancing the quality of healthcare services and equipping medical institutions.
Hospitals are equipped with modern medical technology to improve public health and treatment quality. The state budget allocates at least 100 billion UZS annually for this purpose. In addition, last year alone, $200 million in foreign investments and $94 million in grants were obtained to purchase high-tech medical equipment.
This expansion has made specialized medical services more accessible to the population, as CT scanners, MRI machines, and angiographs are now available in regional and district hospitals nationwide.
This year, the state budget has allocated 200 billion UZS for medical equipment, and it is expected that $370 million in foreign investments will be attracted to develop the healthcare sector.
The presentation also outlined plans for equipping medical facilities, including the procurement of 21,000 units of medical equipment across 45 categories and six emergency ambulances for 230 maternity institutions nationwide, with $100 million from the Asian Development Bank.
Additionally, 862 units of cardiovascular treatment equipment will be installed in 19 medical institutions in Karakalpakstan and Khorezm with €30 million from Germany’s KfW Bank. A training center and student dormitory will also be built in Termez with a €13.5 million grant from the same bank, equipped with modern simulation-based training equipment and advanced information technologies.
The President emphasized the importance of training qualified specialists who are capable of operating the new equipment. Therefore, the task of organizing additional training for doctors and nurses at relevant institutions has been assigned.
It was also highlighted that effectively utilizing existing medical equipment is crucial. Currently, the average utilization rate of angiographs in the regions is only 34%, and the usage rates for CT scanners vary significantly across different areas.
To address this issue, outsourcing and public-private partnership (PPP) projects will be implemented in collaboration with local administrations. These initiatives aim to optimize the use of high-tech equipment in state medical institutions, ensuring better efficiency and accessibility of healthcare services.
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