Tashkent city authorities have reviewed a report from B. Isabekov, head of the city’s Main Health Department, covering results for the third quarter of 2026. According to the document presented to the Tashkent City Council of People’s Deputies, seven pregnancies among girls aged 15–16 were registered in the capital during January–September 2026. The figure matches the same period last year and emerged alongside data showing fewer live births, wider contraceptive coverage and a modest decline in maternal mortality.
Key Takeaways: Tashkent recorded 41,993 live births in January–September 2026, down 5,710 year on year. A total of 61,373 women were covered by contraception, up 27.6 percent. Five maternal deaths were registered, with the rate falling from 12.6 to 11.9 per 100,000 live births.
The report covers several sensitive indicators in maternal and child health, including birth spacing, the age structure of mothers and the number of higher-order births. It says 2,054 women gave birth with an interval of less than two years between deliveries. Fourth and fifth births totaled 3,149, 22 fewer than a year earlier, while births among women aged 35 and older rose to 2,898. These figures are used by health officials to assess pressure on maternity services and to identify groups requiring closer antenatal monitoring.
Screening for fetal developmental defects covered 42,126 pregnant women. Anomalies were detected in 361 cases, and in 233 cases the pregnancy was terminated because the defects were incompatible with life. The report also states that contraceptive coverage reached 61,373 women, a 27.6 percent increase, which officials present as evidence of stronger family planning outreach. The document does not provide a detailed breakdown by contraceptive method, age or reason for use, leaving room for further scrutiny of how the figures translate into service quality.
Maternal deaths were recorded in Uchtepa, Olmazor, Yakkasaray and Shaykhantahur districts. After the cases were reviewed, disciplinary measures were applied to 48 medical workers. The report does not disclose the specific penalties or the circumstances of each case. However, the fact that the issue was discussed at the city council indicates that maternal mortality remains under formal review by local representatives and health officials.
The next steps are expected to focus on earlier registration of pregnant women, maintaining screening coverage, strengthening contraceptive counselling and conducting systematic reviews of every maternal death. No additional targeted programmes or new measures have been officially announced. Future reports are likely to be watched for changes in teenage pregnancy, birth numbers and maternal mortality. For now, the data provide a statistical snapshot of maternal health in Tashkent and highlight areas where health services may face continued pressure.
Source: www.uznews.uz