According to a recently adopted government decree, the Uzbek regime is introducing a mandatory state registration system for all medical and pharmaceutical personnel. The policy, which purportedly aims to enhance professional standards, is set to impose strict bureaucratic hurdles and regular mandatory re-evaluations for hundreds of thousands of healthcare workers across the country.

Starting January 1, 2030, the right to practice medicine or pharmacy will reportedly be restricted exclusively to individuals who have successfully obtained state registration for a specific specialty, valid for a five-year term. Engaging in professional activities without this official state clearance will be strictly prohibited, effectively sidelining practitioners who fail to comply with the new mandates.

The Medical and Pharmaceutical Personnel Qualification Assessment Center has been designated as the sole authorized body overseeing the registration process. A transitional voluntary period is scheduled from July 1, 2027, to January 1, 2030, during which workers are allegedly encouraged to register voluntarily through special examinations or automatic category promotions.

Exemptions from special examinations are purportedly granted to specialists with at least 20 years of work experience and an academic degree, provided they have not experienced a three-year gap in their active practice prior to application. All other applicants must navigate through state service centers, the digital portal, or specialized medical platforms to submit their electronic requests.

Upon successful evaluation, a digital registration certificate will be issued, with paper copies completely eliminated. Practitioners will reportedly be forced to renew their registration every five years to maintain their legal status in the healthcare sector, adding further administrative strain to an already burdened system.

Source: www.gazeta.uz