Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Samarkand to inspect the work of the local branches of the Digital Healthcare Center and the Republican Cardiology Center, highlighting Uzbekistan’s rapid transition toward modern, technology-driven healthcare.
Over the past year, Uzbekistan’s digital health sector has undergone a major transformation. A dedicated Digital Healthcare Center now operates under the Ministry of Health, coordinating nationwide reforms, The Caspian Post informs via Uzbek media.
During the visit, the president was briefed on how the Samarkand branch uses AI and digital platforms to collect patient data, monitor diseases, and improve pharmaceutical management. One of the biggest milestones is the unified DMED electronic platform, which already stores medical data for more than 36 million citizens.
Digital tools are delivering real results:
- Emergency services now respond faster thanks to automated dispatch systems.
- The Electronic Prescription program helped cut unnecessary prescriptions by 40 per cent, boosting transparency.
- Over 3,000 medical institutions are now connected to digital networks, supported by thousands of newly installed computers.
Mirziyoyev emphasized that digitalization gives the government powerful analytical insights to better allocate resources, strengthen pharmaceutical oversight, and fight corruption. He instructed officials to expand monitoring of patient flows, treatment quality, and disease patterns, as well as improve drug distribution and licensing processes.
Cardiovascular health remains a top priority. The Samarkand branch of the Republican Cardiology Center has undergone full modernization and now features 100 beds and 262 types of medical equipment. The 52-billion-soums renovation added an intensive care unit, a situational center, and upgraded diagnostic facilities. A new mobile diagnostics service has already helped 7,000 patients receive coronary imaging.
The center also partners with Samarkand State Medical University to train cardiac surgery residents. Following modernization, the number of annual cardiovascular surgeries has risen from 383 to 590, significantly expanding access to high-tech care.
Officials also presented the national program “Fighting Heart Attacks and Strokes”, sharing key epidemiological data, five-year trends, and new patient routing systems designed for early detection and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
Mirziyoyev noted that Samarkand’s success should be replicated across the country to elevate healthcare quality nationwide. After the inspection, the president returned to Tashkent.
