Residents of Uzbekistan are increasingly turning to digital tools to address health-related matters, according to the recent STADA Health Report 2026. Approximately 52 percent of surveyed citizens believe that the national healthcare system adequately provides them with such services, a figure nearly double the 20-country average of 28 percent.

This high appraisal of digital capabilities aligns with the active integration of artificial intelligence into daily routines. Around 55 percent of the country's population consults AI on health issues, with the proportion soaring to 69 percent among young people under the age of 35. Rather than replacing traditional medicine entirely, technologies are reportedly being utilized to obtain a "second opinion" following a doctor's visit, a practice noted by 21 percent of respondents.

Digital readiness is similarly evident within the pharmaceutical sector, where 49 percent of participants expressed willingness to purchase medications through online pharmacies. Key desired services include home delivery of drugs at 37 percent and round-the-clock professional consultations. Nevertheless, primary public demands still focus on fundamental infrastructure improvement, with 59 percent of respondents asserting that resources should prioritize enhancing medical accessibility in rural and underserved areas.

Concurrently, general satisfaction with the public healthcare system has risen to 82 percent. However, the data highlights a concerning trend in preventative care, as 48 percent of respondents fail to undergo any routine medical examinations—a phenomenon partly attributed to an over-reliance on subjective confidence in personal health management.

Source: podrobno.uz