Why is this important
The expansion of blood service capabilities directly affects the quality and safety of medical care in the country. Modern equipment for blood storage and transportation will increase the availability of essential medications and support the growth of voluntary donation. Such cooperation strengthens the healthcare system and contributes to the introduction of advanced technologies into Uzbekistan’s medical infrastructure.
What happened
- Uzbekistan and Japan signed exchange notes on the program of economic and social development for 360 million yen.
- The program is implemented in the form of gratuitous assistance from the Japanese government.
- The project provides for the equipping of blood centers and transfusion stations with modern equipment.
Numbers and facts
- The project provides for the equipping of blood centers and transfusion stations with modern equipment.
- Equipment will be provided to 14 regional blood centers across the country.
- Additionally, 3 blood transfusion stations will be equipped at republican clinics.
- The goal is to ensure the growing need for donor blood and to increase the share of drugs produced from the blood of voluntary donors.
Context
- The transfer of equipment will improve logistics and blood storage conditions, which will enhance the safety and reliability of medical services.
- The expansion of infrastructure will allow medical institutions to more effectively provide patients with blood products and support national goals in the development of voluntary donation.
- This cooperation strengthens bilateral ties and creates new opportunities for the introduction of Japanese technologies into the healthcare system of Uzbekistan.
