AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoImmunization in Central Asia: A subregional dialogue in Bishkek focused on moving from outbreak response to lasting measles prevention, with Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan discussing higher vaccination coverage, better data and surveillance, sustainable financing, and new vaccines. Sports & health risks: Uzbekistan’s Asian Games bronze medallist Nodirbek Shavkatov was temporarily suspended after a positive doping test for meldonium, with an appeal and possible B-sample retest. Health-tech & care access: ICT Week Uzbekistan 2026 highlighted health-monitoring AI and biometric payment pilots, while Agrobank launched a $6.1m venture fund backing agri-tech and AI that could help farmers detect crop stress and disease earlier—supporting food security and nutrition indirectly. Climate-to-health link: The UNDP-backed Climate Implementation Bridge selected Uzbekistan as a pilot country, aiming to turn climate pledges into funded projects; improved renewable energy access is expected to strengthen services including schools and health facilities. Research cooperation: The UAE embassy in Tashkent met scholars to expand education, research and cultural ties with Uzbek institutions.
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