A medical tourism conference spotlighting India’s advanced healthcare capabilities took place in Tashkent on December 12. The event was organized by the Embassy of India in Uzbekistan to promote cross-border healthcare cooperation.
The conference saw participation from several leading Indian healthcare providers, including Yashoda Medicity, Max Healthcare, MIOT International, Manipal Hospitals, Apollo Hospitals, Artemis Hospital, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, among others. Representatives from these institutions showcased a broad portfolio of specialized and technology-driven medical services, ranging from cancer care and organ transplants to other complex treatments.
Discussions during the event emphasized the strengths of India’s healthcare system, particularly its focus on quality, affordability, and transparency. In the inaugural address, India’s Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Smita Pant, underscored the importance of making quality healthcare accessible to all sections of society.
“In a world where healthcare is not accessible to everyone, it must be considered a service to humanity, not merely a corporate enterprise,” she said.
Highlighting India’s medical capacity, Ambassador Pant noted that the country has an estimated 1.4 million doctors and more than 1,200 hospitals accredited by international and national bodies such as JCI and NABH, reflecting compliance with globally accepted standards.
Patients opting for treatment in India can choose from a wide range of specialties, including cardiac and orthopedic surgery, organ transplantation, and oncology. In addition, holistic wellness therapies such as Ayurveda, yoga, and naturopathy are available, often at a fraction of the cost compared to Western healthcare systems.
Strengthening collaboration between Indian and Uzbek healthcare institutions was another key theme of the conference. It was pointed out that Indian medical experts have participated in free outpatient consultations in fields such as cardiology, oncology, and neurology at hospitals across Uzbekistan, alongside conducting training programs and academic sessions for local medical professionals.
Notable examples of bilateral cooperation include proton therapy initiatives, liver transplant procedures at the National Medical Center in Tashkent, and regular training programs for Uzbek specialists in areas such as oncological surgery, orthopedics, and radiation therapy.
“Human life should be approached with compassion. Every life matters, and the Indian healthcare system is guided by this principle,” Ambassador Pant emphasized.
She further assured that the Indian Embassy would continue to support seamless patient movement between the two countries, stressing that visa-related processes would not become an obstacle to accessing medical treatment. Future plans also involve organizing additional mobile medical camps, further strengthening the people-to-people partnership between India and Uzbekistan.
Ongoing collaboration in medical tourism is expected to enhance access to high-quality and affordable healthcare services for patients in Uzbekistan.
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