In Uzbekistan, 14 top doctors will receive electric cars
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is holding a meeting with healthcare and pharmaceutical workers.
In Uzbekistan, the 14 best doctors will receive electric vehicles
The head of state announced that the program for the early detection of stomach, colon, prostate, and lung cancer will initially be launched in Samarkand and will be rolled out to all regions of the country starting in 2028. 700 billion soums will be allocated annually for these purposes.
Programs for the early detection of diabetes, tuberculosis, cardiovascular disease, tumors in women, and pediatric oncohematological diseases will also continue.
In Andijan, Fergana, Namangan, Samarkand, and Tashkent, thanks to the program for early diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks and strokes, premature mortality from these diseases was reduced by 15% in five months.
During the "golden hour" after the onset of the first symptoms of the disease, 855 people were saved from premature death and disabling consequences.
Next year, 280 billion soums will be allocated for the implementation of the program. It will cover all districts and cities of the country.
The guaranteed medical care package for the population will also be expanded. Next year, the number of types of free medications will increase to 73, and medical examinations to 36.
The head of state also announced the introduction of the "Medical Standards of New Uzbekistan," which will cover education, construction, sanitation and hygiene, patient safety, and the culture of medical workers.
"Every person coming to a clinic should, first of all, see cleanliness, order, and a culture of service," the president stated.
In this regard, primary healthcare workers will be gradually provided with special uniforms free of charge.
This year, for the first time, regional competitions are being held for the titles of the best doctor and best nurse in the district healthcare sector. The winners will receive cash prizes of 30 million soums each.
In the coming year, incentive measures will be expanded.
Fourteen doctors who win the regional stage of the competition will receive electric vehicles.
In addition, the authors of the ten best projects aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle will be awarded grants of 200 million soums each.