A Transparent Licensing and Accreditation System Is Being Developed

In recent years, Uzbekistan’s healthcare sector has been developing rapidly. This is evidenced by the growth in the number of private medical institutions: from around 3,300 in 2017 to over 8,600 today. Notably, they now account for about 30% of all medical services.

Another example: previously, private clinics offered around 50 specialties, whereas today this number exceeds 210. The Center for Licensing and Accreditation of Medical Organizations under the Ministry of Health has made a significant contribution to these positive developments.

— Our Center was established in 2023 in accordance with a Presidential decree, — says Director Jaloliddin Asamutdinov. — We are currently taking steps to organize our activities in line with international standards. Efforts are underway to introduce digital solutions and develop an accreditation system based on international best practices.

To ensure timely, high-quality, and transparent processing of licensing and accreditation procedures, reduce the human factor, and improve convenience, the “CLAMO Cabinet” platform has been launched in test mode.

In addition, a call center with the short number “1369” has been established. Last year, it received 510 inquiries, 55% of which were related to licensing issues.

Significant progress is also being made in the field of accreditation:

— National accreditation standards have been developed and are being implemented;
 — a working group has been established to introduce the national accreditation system;
 — in June last year, international experts conducted a one-week training seminar, and 11 specialists received international certificates.

The Center continues to expand international cooperation. An application has been submitted to the international organization ISQua for the evaluation of national standards. Upon completion of the assessment process, the Center is expected to obtain international accreditation.

To date, “M-Clinic” in Tashkent and “Meros” clinic in Samarkand have been accredited based on national standards. The accreditation process for five more medical institutions has also begun.

Currently, special attention is being paid to simplifying licensing and accreditation procedures, creating equal and favorable conditions for medical organizations, and strengthening cooperation between the public and private sectors.

Overall, the introduction of a national transparent system of licensing and accreditation will improve the quality of medical services, ensure patient safety, and enhance competition in the healthcare sector.