In a step towards enhancing maternal and child health, Uzbekistan and the Republic of Belarus have initiated a comprehensive cooperation plan that will bring the best practices of Belarus to Uzbekistan. The cooperative endeavor was discussed in a high-level meeting between Minister of Health Amrillo Inoyatov and a Belarusian delegation.
The meeting, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, featured the participation of prominent representatives, including Leonid Marinich, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Uzbekistan, Valentina Rajanets, Head of the Parliamentary Group of the House of Representatives of the National Council of the Republic of Belarus on the Affairs of Belarusians Abroad, and the Parliamentary Committee on Sports, Health, Culture, Family, and Youth Affairs. The delegation was led by the chairman of the commission, Professor Lyudmila Makarina-Kibak.
At the onset of the meeting, Minister Inoyatov provided insights into the extensive healthcare reforms being executed in Uzbekistan under the visionary leadership of the country's head. These reforms are aimed at improving healthcare services and facilities for mothers and children in the nation.
In response, the Belarusian delegation highlighted the remarkable progress achieved in maternal and child health protection within their own country. Belarus is known for having one of the lowest rates of maternal and infant mortality worldwide. The Belarusian delegation noted that their country has implemented a robust regulatory and legal framework for maternal and child health, complemented by an effective personnel training system.
The central point of discussion revolved around integrating the Belarusian management system into the operations of the Mother and Child Health Medical Center established in Kashkadarya, a region in Uzbekistan. This collaboration will involve the participation of experts from the Scientific and Practical Center of Mother and Child Health of Belarus, with the aim of adopting best practices.
Furthermore, the Belarusian delegation expressed their readiness to assist in enhancing healthcare legislation in Uzbekistan, including the development of a Health Code for the country.
Another critical topic on the agenda was the training of midwives in primary care, following Belarusian educational standards. An agreement was reached to initiate the training of 900 midwives working in the primary ambulatory system in the Kashkadarya region. This training will be based on international protocols, taking into account Uzbekistan's national healthcare objectives and demographic circumstances. Foreign experts will administer the final exams, and those who successfully complete the training will receive an international certificate.
The discussions also encompassed the preparation for the Belarusian Medicine Days, scheduled to take place in Uzbekistan from November 13 to November 24 this year. The event will see the participation of leading specialists and scientists from Belarus, covering fields such as pediatric oncohematology, cardiology, oncology, and neonatology. This initiative is set to involve high-tech surgical operations, masterclasses, conferences, and seminars held in various regions across Uzbekistan.
As an extension of this initiative, a Uzbek-Belarusian medical forum is set to take place in Minsk at the end of November. This forum aims to strengthen medical cooperation between the two nations and will be attended by heads of regional health departments and specialized medical centers from Uzbekistan.
To promote collaboration at the district level, district medical association leaders, along with heads of medical technical schools and medical universities, are expected to participate in the forum. Several mutually beneficial memorandums and agreements are anticipated to be signed at the conclusion of these events, heralding a new era of cooperation between Uzbekistan and Belarus in the vital domain of maternal and child health.
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