A large-scale program aimed at fundamentally improving the primary healthcare system has been launched in the Republic of Uzbekistan starting from July of this year. This was reported by Upl.uz.
The main goal of this new model is to bring quality medical services closer to the population. Currently, the project is being implemented in a pilot mode in 15 selected districts and cities of the country.
The Ministry of Health demonstrated the initial results of the changes using the example of a district polyclinic in the Khorezm region. This polyclinic has become a model for future updates.
In particular, the Family Polyclinic No. 3 in the Shovot district of Khorezm region has undergone a comprehensive update and has now received the status of a second-level medical institution. The most significant innovation is the introduction of the DMED digital system developed by local specialists.
This platform has eliminated paper medical records, freeing doctors from data processing and allowing them to focus directly on patients. For the convenience of the population, a mobile application named DMED has been created.
Citizens who have installed the application on their smartphones receive timely notification messages before visiting the doctor. Patients also highly appreciate many other useful functions of the application, which significantly facilitates communication with the medical institution.
In addition to technological innovations, significant changes have also occurred in the physical infrastructure of the polyclinic. Convenient ramps have been installed at the entrance for persons with disabilities, ensuring free access to medical services.
Inside, a modern and comfortable room has been organized for mothers and children. One of the most important changes is the start of work by narrow specialists at the district level in the polyclinic.
Now, citizens do not have to go to district or regional centers to access the services of pediatricians, obstetricians-gynecologists, and other highly demanded doctors. It should be noted that a pilot project for the introduction of such a new medical model has also begun in the Samarkand region.
Within the framework of this project, it is planned to implement a free choice of doctors, conclude contracts with patients, and introduce a new approach to providing primary healthcare.
