Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan and the United Kingdom are exploring opportunities to expand their partnership in the healthcare sector.

The Ambassador of Uzbekistan to the United Kingdom, Ravshan Usmanov, held a meeting with the CEO of the International Hospitals Group (IHG), Chester King. IHG is a leading British company specializing in the implementation of healthcare projects worldwide, Dunyo news agency reported.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the prospects for joint projects aimed at modernizing Uzbekistan's healthcare system. Key topics of discussion included:

Building and equipping modern hospitals: With over 480 successfully completed projects in 55 countries, IHG is ready to share its expertise and technologies to build new healthcare facilities in Uzbekistan.

Efficient management of medical institutions: The British company offers its hospital management services, implementing best practices and optimizing processes.

Supplying modern medical equipment: Providing Uzbek hospitals with high-tech equipment is a crucial aspect of the cooperation, which will help improve the quality of medical services.

Training healthcare personnel: Upgrading the qualifications of Uzbek doctors and nurses through British expertise and educational programs will be key to the successful implementation of the projects.

Chester King highly praised the reforms being carried out in Uzbekistan's healthcare sector and confirmed IHG's interest in developing a long-term partnership. The company has extensive experience in collaborating with governments of various countries and international organizations such as the UN, the World Bank, and the International Finance Corporation.

In the near future, online negotiations are scheduled between the Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan and IHG's leadership to discuss the directions of cooperation in detail and develop specific action plans. This is an important step towards modernizing Uzbekistan's healthcare system and improving the quality of medical services for the population.