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Nearly 12,000 Foreign Patients Visited Uzbekistan in Two Months

Nearly 12,000 Foreign Patients Visited Uzbekistan in Two Months
Nearly 12,000 Foreign Patients Visited Uzbekistan in Two Months

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — According to the National Statistics Committee, 11,876 foreign citizens visited Uzbekistan in January and February 2026 to receive medical care.

The majority of patients came from neighboring countries: 7,562 from Tajikistan, 2,530 from Kyrgyzstan, and 1,212 from Kazakhstan.

Additionally, 338 patients arrived from Afghanistan and 208 from Russia, while 26 patients came from other countries.

These figures indicate a continued interest in Uzbekistan’s healthcare system and the ongoing development of medical tourism in the country.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.