The First Lady of Uzbekistan and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Zamin International Public Foundation, Ziroat Mirziyoyeva, has been honored with the World Health Organization Director-General's Special Award for 2026. This announcement was officially released by the WHO country office in Tashkent.

According to the reports, the recognition was granted in acknowledgment of her substantial contributions to advancing care and support systems for children suffering from oncological diseases, as well as her dedicated advocacy for every child's fundamental right to a healthy life.

The presentation ceremony took place in Samarkand on the sidelines of the World Summit on 'Investing in Child Well-being' and the 2nd International Congress on Pediatric Oncology and Hematology. Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, Director of Health Systems at the WHO Regional Office for Europe, presented the award on behalf of WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Furthermore, the events highlighted the establishment of a new Global Network to support children with severe illnesses, with Ziroat Mirziyoyeva elected to serve as its chairperson for a two-year term. The Zamin Foundation continues its long-term strategic projects focusing on environmental, social, and charitable domains.

Source: www.gazeta.uz