[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”!! PLEASE DO NOT EDIT !!!” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ admin_label=”!!! PLEASE DO NOT EDIT !!!” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”SUMMARY – Click on the WHEEL icon to open the textarea where you can paste or type your summary. Summary should be in bold and 250-300 characters. The counter at the bottom can help.” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px||20px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
\u200bA<\/strong>ccelerating its health system transformation<\/strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Uzbekistan host<\/strong>ed<\/strong> a High-Level Policy Dialogue and WHO Barcelona Course on Health Financing for Universal Health Coverage (UHC)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>tailored <\/strong>to the country context. <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”TEXT – BLOCK 1 – Click on the WHEEL icon to open the textarea where you can paste or type your news. PLEASE USE THE USE ONLY THE FEATURED IMAGE FUNCTION on your right column to add the image.” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||1em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The event is organised by the World Health Organization and the Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ Uzbekistan and GIZ Backup Health) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Economy and Finance, and the State Health Insurance Fund. GIZ BACKUP Health implements its support to Uzbekistan with financing from the Swiss Confederation.<\/p>\n Uzbekistan<\/a> is rapidly advancing reforms to ensure health services for all\u2014without financial hardship. Since 2021, the country has piloted a state-funded health insurance system in Syrdarya region, aimed at moving from traditional line-item budgeting to strategic purchasing of health services. Presidential Resolution No. 311<\/a>, signed in 2024, laid the groundwork for scaling up health insurance reforms nationally, with full implementation expected by 2027.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text quote_border_color=”#EA3A32″ admin_label=”OPTIONAL ELEMENT 1: YOU CAN ADD HERE A BLOCK QUOTE (250-300 ch.). TYPE THE SENTENCE, SELECT IT WITH THE MOUSE AND CLICK ON THE %22 ICON ON TOP.” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” quote_font=”Oswald|||on|||||” quote_text_color=”#5EAABC” quote_font_size=”26px” quote_line_height=”1.3em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cOur goal is creating a health system that serves people first, with quality services affordable, available and accessible to every citizen,\u201d said Farkhodjon Tashpulatov, Deputy Minister of Health.<\/p>\n \u201cThese reforms are ambitious but necessary, and with the support of our partners, we are building a system that delivers on the promise of universal health coverage.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][ba_gradient_heading title=”2 June | High-Level Policy Dialogue (Hilton Tashkent City)” html_tag=”h3″ primary_color=”#455A64″ secondary_color=”#455A64″ admin_label=”HEADING (50-60 characters)” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”24px” title_line_height=”1em” custom_padding=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/ba_gradient_heading][et_pb_text admin_label=”TEXT – BLOCK 2 ” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||1em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Dialogue gathered decision-makers from the Ministry of Health<\/a>, the Ministry of Economy and Finance<\/a>, the State Health Insurance Fund<\/a> (SHIF), SHIF regional branches, regional health departments, and development partners. The policy dialogue aimed to assess the progress and lessons from Uzbekistan\u2019s ongoing health financing reforms. It also served as a platform to define future priorities, promote cross-sector collaboration, and agree on actionable next steps to ensure the sustainable and coordinated scale-up of reforms.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text quote_border_color=”#EA3A32″ admin_label=”OPTIONAL ELEMENT 2: YOU CAN ADD HERE A BLOCK QUOTE (250-300 ch.). TYPE THE SENTENCE, SELECT IT WITH THE MOUSE AND CLICK ON THE %22 ICON ON TOP.” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” quote_font=”Oswald|||on|||||” quote_text_color=”#5EAABC” quote_font_size=”26px” quote_line_height=”1.3em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cThe transformation of health financing is part of Uzbekistan\u2019s broader economic modernisation,\u201d\u00a0said Otabek Fozilkarimov, Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text quote_border_color=”#EA3A32″ admin_label=”OPTIONAL ELEMENT 3: YOU CAN ADD HERE A BLOCK QUOTE (250-300 ch.). TYPE THE SENTENCE, SELECT IT WITH THE MOUSE AND CLICK ON THE %22 ICON ON TOP.” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” quote_font=”Oswald|||on|||||” quote_text_color=”#5EAABC” quote_font_size=”26px” quote_line_height=”1.3em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cEvery person\u2014no matter where they live or what their income\u2014is entitled to health care without financial hardship. Uzbekistan\u2019s commitment to health reform is a critical step towards achieving universal health coverage (UHC), – said Dr Asheena Khalakdina, WHO Representative in Uzbekistan. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][ba_gradient_heading title=”2\u20135 June | WHO Barcelona Course on Health Financing for UHC” html_tag=”h3″ primary_color=”#455A64″ secondary_color=”#455A64″ admin_label=”HEADING (50-60 characters)” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”24px” title_line_height=”1em” custom_padding=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/ba_gradient_heading][et_pb_text admin_label=”TEXT – BLOCK 3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||1em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Following the policy dialogue, the WHO Barcelona Course on Health Financing for UHC<\/strong>\u00a0commenced on the same day, bringing together over 50 participants from national and regional health authorities. Adapted to Uzbekistan\u2019s context, the four-day training focuses on core topics such as:<\/p>\n The course, developed by the WHO Barcelona Office for Health Systems Financing, has trained over 1000 policymakers across the WHO European Region. In Tashkent, this training supports ongoing reforms by helping stakeholders identify financing gaps, evaluate data, and formulate context-specific policy solutions.<\/p>\n The course uses real-life examples, group work and data analysis to help participants learn from global best practices and find solutions applicable to Uzbekistan\u2019s unique context.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text quote_border_color=”#EA3A32″ admin_label=”OPTIONAL ELEMENT 4: YOU CAN ADD HERE A BLOCK QUOTE (250-300 ch.). TYPE THE SENTENCE, SELECT IT WITH THE MOUSE AND CLICK ON THE %22 ICON ON TOP.” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” quote_font=”Oswald|||on|||||” quote_text_color=”#5EAABC” quote_font_size=”26px” quote_line_height=”1.3em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cThis training course is a milestone in Uzbekistan\u2019s reform journey\u2014and we\u2019re honored to support the country in building a system that leaves no one behind,\u201d said Cornelia Becker, health portfolio manager, GIZ Uzbekistan. \u201cFor the State Health Insurance Fund, this training is essential to building the skills and systems we need to deliver on our mission,\u201d said Zokhid Ermatov, Executive Director, SHIF Uzbekistan.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text quote_border_color=”#EA3A32″ admin_label=”OPTIONAL ELEMENT 4: YOU CAN ADD HERE A BLOCK QUOTE (250-300 ch.). TYPE THE SENTENCE, SELECT IT WITH THE MOUSE AND CLICK ON THE %22 ICON ON TOP.” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” quote_font=”Oswald|||on|||||” quote_text_color=”#5EAABC” quote_font_size=”26px” quote_line_height=”1.3em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cAs we take on a larger role in health services, it\u2019s crucial that our staff are equipped with international knowledge and tools. This will help us ensure that health services are allocated fairly, transparently, and efficiently\u2014so that people across Uzbekistan get the care they need, when they need it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”TEXT – BLOCK 4 ” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||1em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As Uzbekistan continues its reform journey, the WHO, GIZ, and its partners remain committed to providing technical guidance, sharing global best practices, and building a future where everyone, regardless of income or location, can receive the healthcare they need.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u200bAccelerating its health system transformation,\u00a0Uzbekistan hosted a High-Level Policy Dialogue and WHO Barcelona Course on Health Financing for Universal Health Coverage (UHC)\u00a0tailored to the country context. 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\u201cWe see health not as a cost, but as an investment in the future \u2014 one that requires smart, strategic planning and cross-sector collaboration.\u201d – Ministry of Economy and Finance<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
By investing in health financing and prioritizing primary health care, the country is laying the foundation for a more equitable system that delivers for everyone and leaves no one behind.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
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