Uzbekistan provided medications worth UZS 248.2bn (over $20.5mn) to patients free of charge under the reimbursement program between January and September 2026, according to the Ministry of Health. During the nine-month period, 1,312,748 citizens received free medications through the program.
According to the State Health Insurance Fund, UZS 248.2bn (over $20.5mn) was allocated to supply patients with essential medicines, providing social support to citizens requiring continuous medical treatment. A total of 5.9mn electronic prescriptions were issued during the reporting period.
The highest levels of funding for free medications were recorded in the following regions:
Tashkent city: UZS 48.1bn (around $4mn).
Samarkand region: UZS 43.5bn (over $3.6mn).
Bukhara region: UZS 35bn (over $2.8mn).
According to the Ministry of Health, the volume of free medications provided nationwide in September was 52% higher than in January.
Earlier Daryo reported that Uzbekistan has approved a national program for 2026–2030 aimed at expanding medical and social support for children with rare and hereditary diseases. Under the program, the number of diseases eligible for state-funded assistance will double from five to ten, while the maximum age for receiving support will rise from 18 to 21. A total of UZS 961bn ($80.3mn) has been allocated to implement the program.