Investors can now invest in any government medical facility.
17/05/2019 13:10
Investors can now invest in any government medical facility.
17/05/2019 13:10
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- As a result of the accelerated reforms implemented in Uzbekistan in the health care system, special attention is paid to the development of private medicine. This was discussed during a press conference on “Development issues, comprehensive support and further promotion of private medical tourism”, organized by the Ministry of Health at the National Press Center.
As noted, in this area the implementation of sustainable directions defined in the Concept of development of the health system of the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2019-2025 is important. In particular, consistent work will be carried out to develop the system of private health care, public-private partnerships and medical tourism, creating convenient conditions for attracting investments in the health sector and improving the competitive environment. It is noteworthy that serious attention is paid to the formation of competition, the development of a specialized medical service, and an increase in the number of private clinics.
The adoption of the decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On measures for the further development of the private health sector” on 1 April 2017 was an important step towards the development of the sphere. According to the document, medical specialties that can be handled by private medical institutions have increased from 50 to 126. A number of financial powers have been granted to private clinics. In addition, the period for the licensing authority to make a decision on issuing a license has been reduced from 30 days to 20 days, the state duty for issuing a license has been reduced from 10 times to 5 times the minimum wage.
As well as the adoption of the decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On measures for the development of public-private partnership in the field of health care” dated April 16, 2019 began a new milestone in the field of medicine. This document will serve as the legal basis for the joint work of the public and private sectors and the active work of investors in Uzbekistan.
As was noted at the press conference, now investors have the opportunity to make investments in a convenient environment for themselves, in any state medical institutions. The selection of a private partner will be carried out on the basis of a tender or direct negotiations. The term of the agreement will be determined by the public and private partners, while it can not be less than three years and should not exceed 49 years.
In addition, in relation to any legal persons bringing from abroad medical equipment and equipment, customs privileges will be applied. And also for investors and entrepreneurs who bring medical equipment and equipment from abroad, there is a preferential credit line for a total amount of up to US$200 million.
In the mechanisms defined by this resolution, equal opportunities are given to private medical institutions in state medical institutions, investors will be given the opportunity to enter public medical institutions and jointly organize activities.
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