Uzbekistan moves to modernize key hospitals through public-private partnerships
Tashkent to reform five specialized hospitals with private sector support, aiming to boost care quality and efficiency
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan is advancing plans to modernize its specialized hospital system by engaging private operators in the management of key healthcare institutions in the capital Tashkent, as part of a broader push to reform public services and improve medical outcomes.
According to UZ Daily, the initiative will see five highly specialized hospitals in Tashkent transformed under a long-term public-private partnership (PPP) framework.
The effort is designed to enhance clinical performance, administrative efficiency, and patient satisfaction while ensuring continued access to essential services.
The Ministries of Health and Economy and Finance will lead the project, with advisory support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Private partners will take on responsibilities for managing clinical operations and streamlining hospital administration under performance-based agreements.
Uzbekistan’s Deputy Minister of Health Farhodzhon Tashpulatov called the shift a “new phase” in the country’s healthcare transformation.
He noted that involving experienced private sector partners in managing national medical institutions aligns with Uzbekistan’s Health Sector Development Concept for 2019–2025, which prioritizes expanding private sector participation and improving medical service quality.
Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance Ilhomjon Umrzakov also underscored the importance of PPPs as a tool for enhancing public spending efficiency and improving service delivery outcomes across the healthcare sector.
While the ADB will provide technical assistance, Uzbek authorities will retain oversight and policy control, ensuring that the reforms align with the country’s development goals and long-term health strategies.
The project also supports Uzbekistan’s broader objective to strengthen human capital, improve fiscal sustainability, and bring public services in line with international standards.
ADB officials noted that the initiative complements the Bank’s Partnership Strategy with Uzbekistan for 2024–2028, which emphasizes inclusive growth and institutional development. However, the core direction and implementation remain firmly under the purview of Uzbek ministries.
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