Healthcare funding reaches 49 trillion soums in 2026, Mirziyoyev says

According to the head of state, 49 trillion soums were allocated to the sector in 2026. Electronic medical records for more than 38 million people have been created in the DMED information system. In addition, the Electronic Polyclinic, Electronic Hospital, and Electronic Prescription systems are operational. Among the reform areas, the president cited a national system to combat heart attacks and strokes, early diagnosis of oncological and hematological diseases, and palliative care.

According to Mirziyoyev, the rollout of state health insurance is planned to be completed across all regions by the end of 2026, and guaranteed medical care should cover the entire population. State registration of medical and pharmaceutical workers in line with international standards is scheduled for introduction in 2027. Starting from the 2027/2028 academic year, medical specialists will be trained exclusively through residency programs.

The admission quota for medical universities has increased 4.5 times since 2017. There are currently more than 15,000 foreign students coming from 41 countries. Over the past decade, the number of private clinics has exceeded 9,000 compared to 3,500, and the authorized areas of specialized care have expanded to 213 instead of 50. Domestic pharmaceutical enterprises manufacture over 6,800 types of medicines and supply them to more than 50 countries.

Average life expectancy in Uzbekistan, according to the president, has grown from 73.8 to 75.4 years. He named 78 years as the next goal.