TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, September 19. Today, a
significant feather in the cap of Uzbekistan’s healthcare sector
was celebrated at the National Oncology & Radiology Center in
Tashkent, where. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, the bright personality at
the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), teamed up with Asilbek
Khudayarov, the Minister of Health, and Kirstine Damkjaer, the
Deputy Executive Director of IsDB, to cut the ribbon at an official
ceremony, Trend
reports.
At the ceremony, new facilities were unveiled as part of the
Oncology Services Project’s Phase II, which was funded by $90
million from IsDB.
The upgraded center aims to transform cancer care across the
country, with ambitious targets:
- 150,000 patients to receive treatment
- 1.8 million women to be screened
- 2,200 medical professionals to be trained
During the ceremonial discourse, Dr. Al Jasser articulated the
extensive ramifications of the initiative.
“This is not just about equipment; it is about hope, earlier
detection, better treatment, and healthier lives for the people of
Uzbekistan,” Al Jasser said.
The initiative signifies a pivotal advancement in the
optimization of oncology service delivery and the augmentation of
public health metrics across the nation.
According to various data sources spanning from 2023 through
early 2025, Uzbekistan exhibits a registered cancer patient
demographic ranging from approximately 100,000 to 133,000
individuals. More than 50 percent of these individuals are
classified at advanced stages (III or IV) upon diagnosis. The
projected incidence of novel oncological cases is anticipated to
escalate as the nation’s Health Ministry, in conjunction with
global entities, endeavors to enhance early diagnostic modalities
and therapeutic interventions via the deployment of advanced
apparatus and strategic initiatives.
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