A new clinic may be opened in Uzbekistan in cooperation with Pakistan
The establishment of a modern diagnostic center or a specialized medical clinic in Uzbekistan in cooperation with Pakistan's Maroof International Hospital clinic was discussed. The Pakistani side also expressed interest in importing coronary stents manufactured in Bukhara into its market.
A new clinic may be opened in Uzbekistan in cooperation with Pakistan
These matters were discussed during a meeting in Islamabad between the Ambassador of Uzbekistan, Alisher Tukhtayev, and the head of Maroof International Hospital, Naseer Ahmed.
During the conversation, prospects for expanding practical cooperation in the fields of healthcare, medical education, and medical tourism were reviewed. The Pakistani side expressed interest in implementing investment projects for diagnostic and specialized medical services in Uzbekistan.
In the initial stage of cooperation, it was proposed to develop 3–6 month short-term training programs in collaboration with medical colleges in Uzbekistan.
These programs will be aimed at training and upgrading the qualifications of nurses, laboratory specialists, and emergency medical personnel based on modern methods.
Additionally, the possibilities of organizing online classes, master classes, and practical training with the participation of qualified specialists were considered. Issues of launching short-term internship programs for students and exchanging experience were also discussed.
Within the framework of cooperation in medical technology and pharmaceuticals, special attention was paid to coronary stents manufactured in the Bukhara region based on South Korean technologies. Naseer Ahmed expressed interest in exporting these products to the Pakistani market.
The parties also supported proposals for the development of medical tourism. In particular, the issue of combining diagnostic, treatment, and wellness services in Uzbekistan with tourism programs for Pakistani citizens was discussed.
In turn, a proposal was put forward to expand opportunities for providing medical services to Uzbek patients at Maroof International Hospital clinics.
Established in 2009, Maroof International Hospital is a 220-bed multidisciplinary private medical institution. It features departments in cardiac surgery, pediatric cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, minimally invasive surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, intensive care, and emergency medical services.