Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) – Specialists from Uzbekistan are currently studying modern technologies aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality during a training session featuring experts from Russia’s largest national obstetric and gynecological institution, the Federal State Budgetary Institution "National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology named after Academician V.I. Kulakov" (NMRC AGP).

The international training, which began on 29 July, is being held at the Republican Specialized Scientific-Practical Medical Center for Maternal and Child Health (RSNPMCH) in Uzbekistan. This event is organized as part of the cooperation between these major specialized medical organizations from the two countries.

In his address to the participants, Acting Minister of Health of Uzbekistan Asilbek Khudayorov highlighted the development of the scientific component within the Russian healthcare system and the significant practical value of such experience exchanges. He emphasized that the primary focus in medicine for both countries today is the gradual transition from "repair medicine" to preventive care, and the comprehensive promotion of a healthy lifestyle in society. Continuous professional development for healthcare workers is a key element in this process.

This time, the National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology named after Academician V.I. Kulakov has provided a distinguished team of trainers, including eight Russian experts.

The training’s practical orientation is a notable feature, as it uses medical simulators. Over 30 specialists are participating, divided into three groups: obstetricians-gynecologists, neonatologists, and medical institution leaders. In addition to training in their specific areas, participants engage in team simulation exercises, working as a multidisciplinary team of specialists.

Natalia Nadyrkhanova, Director of RSNPMCH, remarked at the training’s opening that direct knowledge transfer from Russian colleagues to a significant number of Uzbek specialists is crucial. This will help train trainers who can then pass on the acquired skills and knowledge to even more specialists in regional areas.

According to Dr. Elizaveta Khamatkhanova, Head of the Educational Simulation Technologies in Medicine Department at the Kulakov Center, the international training project began in 2011 and has expanded from cooperation with 10 countries to 44.

These trainings are part of efforts by several countries to achieve Sustainable Development Goals and now Millennium Development Goals. Experience shows that intellectual contribution and sharing medical achievements are essential for quality growth in healthcare, particularly in reducing maternal and infant mortality.

The International Simulation Center at the Moscow NMRC AGP named after Academician V.I. Kulakov was established 12 years ago with the aim of training specialists from various countries in Moscow. Today, the scope has expanded significantly, as the accumulated experience allows Russian experts to travel directly to other countries and conduct training similar to this one on-site.

“We especially focus on CIS countries, including Uzbekistan, with which Russia shares a common past. These countries are always a priority, with more training quotas allocated in Moscow, and we plan to reach a large number of training participants. 

Developing national trainers who can maintain the results achieved during such trainings is crucial. These trainers will have the opportunity to participate in updated training sessions at the Moscow International Simulation Center once or twice a year. This will enable the scaling of ongoing dissemination of new knowledge and techniques. Besides training doctors, it is also essential to train heads of structural units - without this, no progress will be made,” says E. Khamatkhanova.

Training for specialists in the maternal and child health protection system from the capital and regions will continue until 3 August.