Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and India's Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre have discussed potential joint healthcare projects, including the establishment of a cardiology centre in Tashkent, construction of a 150-bed clinic and development of a medical university designed to accommodate 250 students.
The proposals were considered during a meeting between Abdulla Azizov, director of Uzbekistan's Agency for the Development of the Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry, and representatives of the Indian medical institution.
The Indian delegation included Bharat Waghmare, head of International Business and Global Collaboration at Lilavati Hospital, and Dr. Narendra Patil, a member of the Importers Council and chief consultant.
The discussions focused on opportunities to develop private healthcare infrastructure in Uzbekistan through public-private partnership (PPP) mechanisms and operations and maintenance (O&M) models for medical facilities.
Among the initiatives under consideration was the establishment of a specialised cardiology centre in Tashkent.
The parties also examined opportunities to utilise the potential of the Medical City project as part of broader healthcare infrastructure development.
Other proposals included constructing a hospital with a capacity of 150 beds and establishing a medical university designed for 250 students.
The meeting also addressed the feasibility of implementing the proposed projects and potential management models for healthcare institutions.
Participants exchanged views on how the Indian institution's experience could be applied to the development and operation of medical facilities in Uzbekistan.
The discussions formed part of efforts to explore cooperation in healthcare infrastructure, including potential investment arrangements and management approaches for future medical projects.
