Uzbekistan will launch a reimbursement system from January 1, 2027, allowing patients to receive 69 types of drugs for free with an electronic prescription. The list includes medications for oncological, cardiovascular, and endocrine diseases.
The authorities propose making cashless payments more convenient: free transfers between one's own cards, faster cashback returns, and elimination of unnecessary SMS costs. These remain proposals for now.
Uzbekistan is revising the rules for signage: signs will no longer be considered advertising, simplifying installation for businesses.
On May 8, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited WWII veterans at the Central Military Clinical Hospital. He spoke with them and thanked them for their contribution to the country's history.
Tashkent's main pedestrian street, Sayilgoh (Broadway), is set for modernization focusing on comfort and preserving its atmosphere. Authorities promise street artists and informal life will remain.
The concert of People's Artist of Uzbekistan Yulduz Usmanova in New York, scheduled for May 9, was canceled on May 4 due to protests. The singer was accused of anti-Semitism for supporting Palestine and criticizing Israel.
Beef in Uzbekistan costs about $10.86 per kg, cheaper than Europe but more expensive than neighboring countries.
Construction of a new international airport in Tashkent will begin in July, after which the current airport will close. The facility will be located in the Tashkent region on 1,300 hectares. First-phase investments are about $2.5 billion.
At the Asian Development Bank meeting in Samarkand, Mirziyoyev stated that since 2016, about $150 billion in investments have been attracted, GDP grew from $50 billion to $147 billion, and exports tripled.
The president signed a decree allowing private clinics to perform organ and tissue transplants from 2027. This is classified as high-risk activity, and clinics must report to the Health Ministry.
On May 3, heavy rain flooded the Chorsu metro station and streets in Chilanzar. Experts blame chaotic construction and lack of drainage.
An administrative case against economist Otobek Bakirov was closed due to expired statute of limitations. The case was initiated based on a complaint from the energy minister.
Employees of the Bunyodkor stadium have not received salaries for months. After Uzbekneftegaz cut non-core expenses, the stadium's management lacked a sustainable financial model.
In Tashkent, a man attempted to hire a hitman to kill his wife, promising $10,000. The 'killer' was under police control, and the murder was staged. The suspect was arrested.
Donald Trump claimed the conflict with Iran could be resolved within 2-3 weeks but did not specify deadlines. He also expressed a desire to control Iranian enriched uranium.
The US national debt reached $31.27 trillion, exceeding annual GDP ($31.22 trillion) for the first time. The ratio surpassed 100%, approaching the 1946 record.
Source: kun.uz