Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- A program for drug provision through electronic prescriptions will be created in Uzbekistan. This was announced by Assistant to the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva.

“Issues in the healthcare sector have been discussed for a long time, and yesterday our President made several key decisions,” she noted.

According to her, in 2024, state health insurance mechanisms will be launched in Tashkent, which will allow every citizen to receive medical care in different situations.

“The state will create a drug supply program through electronic prescriptions. Citizens will receive free medicines from the budget, which will optimize costs and relieve medical staff. This will increase the efficiency of using funds,” Mirziyoyeva noted.

She also said that an ambulance system would be introduced that would sort calls according to the severity of the disease, which would improve the efficiency and efficiency of providing medical services.

Saida Mirziyoyeva noted that in addition, emphasis will be placed on promoting a healthy lifestyle. This is an important step towards a society where taking care of your own health will become a priority for every person.