The III International Scientific Conference, “Medical Tourism in the 21st Century: Sustainable Models and Latest Practices,”<\/b> has opened in Tashkent. The event, organized by the Tourism Development Research Institute and supported by the Ministries of Health and Tourism, aims to solidify Uzbekistan’s image as a regional medical tourism hub.<\/b><\/p>\n
The conference has gathered scientists, healthcare experts, and business representatives from more than 10 countries<\/b>, including India, Kazakhstan, Malta, and Turkey. Participants are discussing issues covering innovative technologies<\/b> (Artificial Intelligence, telemedicine), personalized medicine, ecological standards, and personnel training.<\/b><\/p>\n
Conference attendees unanimously highlighted the boom in medical tourism<\/b> and Uzbekistan’s growing potential. Ibrahim Alatash, Associate Professor at Beykent University (Turkey), openly stated that their goal is to “help Uzbekistan become a medical hub in Asia”<\/b> and attract foreign patients to the country.<\/p>\n
Zhaloliddin Asamutdinov, Director of the Licensing and Accreditation Center, confirmed that thanks to systemic reforms, foreign patients’ interest in Uzbek clinics is steadily increasing.<\/b><\/p>\n
Within the framework of the conference, memorandums of cooperation were signed<\/b>, and a specialized exhibition, “Medical Tourism: Innovations and Trends,”<\/b> was opened. Participants view the conference as a crucial step toward positioning Uzbekistan as a modern and open international medical tourism center.<\/p>\n