Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan is set to gradually transform its primary healthcare system as part of the State Program for 2025, aiming to establish an efficient model for providing medical and sanitary care in family clinics, family doctor centers, and neighborhood medical points (mahallas).

A key aspect of the reform will be the conversion of multi-specialty central clinics into consultative and diagnostic centers attached to central hospitals.

Additionally, the reform envisions the creation of centralized laboratories, full digitization of appointment scheduling, and the transfer of dental services to the private sector, while strengthening state oversight of sanitary and hygiene standards.

A strong emphasis will be placed on enhancing the professional qualifications of medical workers. New performance evaluation criteria will be introduced, along with monthly incentive payments for high performance.

As part of the reform, regional specialized medical institutions will be reorganized into multi-specialty clinics equipped with modern management, financial, and operational mechanisms. The number of hospital beds will also be increased to ensure quality medical care.

The Ministry of Health has been tasked with preparing a draft regulatory act by 1 July, outlining the mechanisms for the gradual implementation of a state registration system for medical and pharmaceutical workers.

Furthermore, the Ministry of Digital Technologies, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, must introduce the electronic prescription system in regions where medical insurance is already in place by 1 November.