Tajikistan’s Panjakent Hospital Receives Vital Equipment Boost with Japanese Support

A ceremony has been held in Tajikistan’s Panjakent city to celebrate the successful completion of a project aimed at upgrading medical equipment at the city’s Central Hospital.

The event drew the participation of Japan’s Ambassador to Tajikistan Keiko Furuta, Deputy Chairperson of Panjakent municipality Parvina Naqibi and Director of the Central Hospital Umed Rakhimov, along with local healthcare professionals, The Caspian Post reports, citing Tajik media.

The project, funded with $102,660 under Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) program, addressed the urgent need to replace obsolete medical equipment that had been in use since the 1970s. Due to outdated facilities, many patients previously had to travel to Khujand or Dushanbe for adequate treatment, posing financial and logistical challenges for local families.

With the installation of modern medical technologies, including a mechanical ventilator, the hospital is now equipped to offer advanced and timely healthcare services. This development is expected to significantly enhance the well-being of residents in Panjakent and the broader Sughd region.

Ambassador Furuta commended the successful implementation of the project and emphasized Japan’s enduring commitment to Tajikistan’s development:

“For over 30 years, Japan has stood by the people of Tajikistan as a trusted partner. Healthcare remains one of the key pillars of our cooperation,” she said.

Local officials and hospital staff expressed sincere appreciation to the government and people of Japan for their continued support.

Japan's GGP program focuses on improving basic infrastructure and services in developing countries, particularly in healthcare and education. Since 1996, the program has supported 468 humanitarian projects in Tajikistan totaling $38.9 million, including 118 healthcare initiatives.

The Panjakent project stands as a testament to the strong and growing partnership between Japan and Tajikistan, aimed at improving quality of life through tangible, community-driven improvements.