Uzbekistan, along with its fellow member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), has signed a Joint Declaration on health cooperation, marking a step toward enhancing regional collaboration in the healthcare sector.
The agreement, signed at the fifth meeting of the OTS Health Ministers in Astana, Kazakhstan, outlines a framework for joint efforts in improving healthcare systems, advancing digital health technologies, and strengthening medical education across the Turkic states.
The Joint Declaration emphasizes the vital role of digital health, particularly in the adoption of e-health solutions such as e-prescriptions, and the integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) into healthcare systems. The declaration also proposes the creation of a unified medical scientific space for member states, aimed at fostering joint research, establishing common medical standards, and ensuring continuous medical education.
In addition to promoting digital health and research collaboration, the declaration calls for the cross-border exchange of patient data, enabling a seamless healthcare experience for citizens across the Turkic region. This effort is aligned with the growing importance of innovation in healthcare systems to improve accessibility and patient care.
The signatories also committed to working closely with international and regional organizations, the private sector, and non-governmental actors to develop and implement comprehensive healthcare initiatives. The declaration calls for further dialogue between the OTS and relevant global organizations to enhance cooperation in addressing pressing health challenges.
Following the signing of the Joint Declaration, the health ministers approved the 2025-2026 Action Plan for the OTS Health Cooperation Working Group, which includes key areas such as strengthening emergency medical services, promoting medical tourism, and advancing pharmaceutical cooperation.
The fifth meeting brought together health ministers from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkey, as well as the Secretary General of the OTS, Kubanychbek Omuraliev, and WHO Regional Director for Europe, Hans Kluge. This meeting provided an important opportunity for the exchange of ideas and the strengthening of regional health initiatives.
The Organization of Turkic States, which includes Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkey as full members, with Hungary and Turkmenistan as observer countries, continues to foster comprehensive cooperation aimed at promoting the health and well-being of its citizens.
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