AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVehicle Scrappage & Air Quality: Uzbekistan plans a 2026 scrappage system to buy back and recycle vehicles older than 30 years, aiming to cut transport-related air pollution that harms public health; owners can choose cash or an electronic voucher toward a new domestically made car. Child Road Safety Crackdown: The Prosecutor General’s Office has drafted tougher penalties for violations of child transportation rules, including large fines, driving bans, and possible jail time for improper transport of minors without proper restraints. Primary School Enrollment Goes Digital: The education portal for 2026–2027 first-grade enrollment opened June 20, with applications via my.maktab.uz or my.gov.uz and a two-stage process; parents must upload required medical and identity documents. Korea-Uzbekistan Health-Adjacent Bio Plans: Korea’s KIND says it is pushing airport, smart city, and a “Smart Bio Cluster” tied to pharma, biotech, and medical devices—an indirect but important signal for future healthcare capacity. Public Health Context via Economy: The Central Bank’s consumer sentiment survey shows many people still rely on formal wages and expect higher spending, a backdrop that can affect household ability to pay for healthcare and medicines.
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