Uzbekistan’s Health Minister Visits Mazar-i-Sharif to Boost Bilateral Health Cooperation
Uzbekistan’s Minister of Public Health has traveled to the city of Mazar-i-Sharif at the head of an official delegation, aiming to expand bilateral cooperation in the health sector. He stated that Tashkent is ready to develop practical and sustainable collaborations with Afghanistan across various health fields.
According to the Uzbek official, improving emergency health services, training and capacity-building for health workers, and exchanging specialized expertise are among the main focus areas of this cooperation. He emphasized that his country is keen to elevate bilateral relations beyond dialogue to concrete actions in needed areas.
The visit also highlighted the importance of enhancing technical collaboration and strengthening capacities between the two countries. Mazar-i-Sharif, as a key city in northern Afghanistan, has in recent years become a center for economic and technical interactions between Kabul and Tashkent.
This trip comes amid significant challenges faced by Afghanistan’s health system, including shortages in facilities, skilled personnel, and citizen access to quality services. Expanding regional cooperation could play an important role in improving this situation.
