KOFIH UZBEKISTAN OFFICE
Korea Foundation for International Healthcare
Plays a responsible role in the global healthcare arena
Greetings & Vision (2026~2030)
Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) is an organization under the Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Republic of Korea that deals with the development of international cooperation in the field of health, providing grant-based projects to improve health systems in partner countries.
”Building a healthier future for Uzbekistan together, founded on mutual trust and expertise.”
Uzbekistan is a key partner country with profound history and dynamic growth. Since the start of cooperation in 2007, KOFIH Tashkent Office has gone beyond simple material aid to strengthen primary healthcare, support pediatric cardiac surgeries, nurture global leaders through the Dr. LEE Jong-wook Fellowship, and operate the Arirang Senior Care Center for first-generation ethnic Koreans.
Moving forward, we will continue demonstrating the deep friendship between our nations through digital healthcare, international standards adoption, and transparent, outcome-oriented sustainable management.
Aligning Portfolio Around National Priorities
Advancing core strategic portfolios aligned with national priorities, including Digital Health & AI, Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through Primary Health Care (PHC), Human Resources for Health (HRH), and NCD Prevention and Management.
Central Asia Regional Platform
Establishing Uzbekistan as a regional healthcare cooperation hub to share medical knowledge, systems, and multilateral training across Central Asia.
People & Partnerships
Fostering healthcare leaders via Dr. LEE Jong-wook Fellowship and strengthening strategic partnerships with the MoH, WHO, and international organizations.
Diaspora Care & Arirang Nursing Home
Operating the world’s only nursing home dedicated to ethnic Koreans (Arirang Nursing Home), providing holistic care for physical healing, daily comfort, and emotional recovery for first-generation solitary elderly.
Major Milestones of Cooperation (2007~Present)
Key milestones of KOFIH’s healthcare development cooperation alongside the health authorities and communities in Uzbekistan.
Korea-Uzbekistan Healthcare Cooperation MOU
Official launch of healthcare ODA cooperation between the Ministries of Health of Korea and Uzbekistan, initiating KOFIH support.
Opening of Arirang Senior Care Center (Yukori Chirchiq)
Established specialized welfare and medical nursing facility for first-generation solitary ethnic Korean elders.
Official Accreditation & Expansion of KOFIH Tashkent Office
Registered as official resident public organization branch with the Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan and launched resident ODA team.
Dr. LEE Jong-wook Fellowship Surpasses 200 Uzbekistan Fellows
Diversified training areas to include healthcare policy experts and biomedical engineers alongside clinical doctors.
NCMC Completion & Quaternary Operation Consulting
Opened state-of-the-art 280-bed pediatric hospital under EDCF and KOFIH collaboration with a 3-year Korean medical dispatch.
Arirang Care Center Dementia Ward Expansion & ADL Standard Adoption
Opened dedicated dementia care unit and systematized tailored care plans based on objective ADL/IADL evaluations.
Declaration of Mid-to-Long Term Vision for Digital Pathology & HL7 FHIR Standards
Building remote telepathology infrastructure, AI image diagnostic assistance, and interoperability standards for Uzbekistan MoH EMR.
Resident Smart Community Portal & Sustainable Management Leadership
Real-time open office reservations for Korean diaspora, Clean Center compliance desk, and active guidance services.
KOFIH ODA TEAM
Dedicated healthcare professionals and coordinators facilitating development cooperation in Uzbekistan.
Key Partners
Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan
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National Children's Medical Center
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Tashkent Medical Academy
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Center for the development of professional qualification of medical workers
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Scientific-Research Institute of Virology
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Republican Ambulance Center
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Sanitary and Epidemiological Welfare and Public Health Committee
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Republican Specialized Scientific and Practical Medical Center for Maternal and Child Health
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Single integrator UZINFOCOM
Visit PartnerArirang Senior Care Center
A warm sanctuary dedicated with heartfelt devotion to caring for first-generation unaccompanied ethnic Korean elders who endured the hardship of the 1937 forced relocation.
“We care for the peaceful later years of elders who longed for their homeland in a distant land.”
Arirang Nursing Home was established in March 2010 in Yuqori Chirchiq, Tashkent Region, under the 2009 health cooperation agreement between the governments of Korea and Uzbekistan. It is the only care facility in the world dedicated to Koryo-saram. Professional nursing and care staff are on site 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing holistic care so that first-generation Koryo-saram elders who endured forced deportation can live their later years in comfort and dignity.
Transparent, systematic operation
Government funding and donations are disclosed every month, and each resident's health indicators (ADL/IADL) are recorded electronically and reported transparently to families and donors.
An emotional home and Korean community hub
On traditional holidays, from the Seollal tteokguk feast and Chuseok songpyeon making to Parents' Day carnations, young Uzbek volunteers and the Korean community gather to share the value of filial respect across generations.
Professional nursing and links with regional hospitals
An emergency transfer MOU with the Yunusabad national hospital in Tashkent and the children's hospital guarantees transfer and treatment within the 30-minute golden window.
Customized Care Service (ADL/IADL Real-Time Assessment)
Self-assess 5 core daily living activities to determine care grade (1-3) and daily care plan.
1. Bathing & Personal Hygiene
ADLCan the elder take a bath or shower and dry themselves independently?
2. Dressing & Changing Clothes
ADLCan the elder pick clothes, put them on, and fasten buttons or zippers?
3. Walking & Mobility Transfer
ADLCan the elder get out of bed to sit on a chair or walk on flat ground?
4. Medication Management (IADL)
IADLCan the elder take the right dose of medication on time independently?
5. Phone & Communication Ability (IADL)
IADLCan the elder use a phone to reach family or emergency contacts?
Tailored Care Plan Result
※ This assessment is a web implementation of Arirang Nursing Home’s regular assessment tool.
※ For admission inquiries, specialized nurses confirm final care plans via 1:1 assessment.
Cultural & Leisure Programs
Varied cultural and leisure programmes run year-round to ease residents' isolation and share the bonds of Korean tradition.
Sharing tteokguk at Seollal, making songpyeon at Chuseok, carnations on Parents' Day and a joint monthly birthday party
Indoor gardening, potting flowers, hanji paper craft and colouring therapy for sensory stimulation and calm
Light morning stretching for seniors every day, and singing the traditional Arirang and “Spring in My Hometown”
Admission & Support Guide
First-generation Koryo-saram aged 65 or over living alone in Uzbekistan, and vulnerable seniors with no one to support them or facing hardship
After a phone or in-person consultation, submit a health certificate and family documents → eligibility review by the admission committee of the office and the home
After notification of the decision, a bedroom is assigned and dedicated nurses and care workers begin tailored care (ADL/IADL)
PROJECTS
Official health and medical cooperation projects implemented across the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Dr LEE Jong-wook Memorial School (Fellowship Program)
Dr. LEE Jong-wook Fellowship Program is KOFIH’s global invitational training program for health workforce. Since 2007, fellows from 30 countries including 119 fellows from Uzbekistan have completed the program and are contributing to their health systems.
Support Program for the Senior Care Center for Local Koreans Living Alone
KOFIH has been operating the Arirang Senior Care Center in Uzbekistan since 2010 to help the first generation of overseas Koreans in the area and financially challenged senior citizens to enjoy decent later years, providing healthcare, social, and cultural services.
Operation and Management Consulting for the National Children’s Medical Center
Contributed to the successful implementation of the project through strengthening hospital management and health workforce capacity for quality pediatric medical service in Uzbekistan.
Strengthening the Capacity of Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Service (Phase 1)
The project aimed to improve emergency medical service in Uzbekistan through capacity building of medical personnel at the pre-hospital stage and standardizing protocols.
Capacity Building Project on Screening of Cervical Cancer and Human Papillomavirus
Preventing cervical cancer and ensuring healthy lives of women through capacity building of HPV diagnosis, treatment, and research in Uzbekistan.
Project on Improving the Life Quality of Children with Hypospadias
Organized practical training for pediatric surgeons in NCMC and regional hospitals. 56 low-income patients were supported with a 98% surgery success rate.
The First Micro-reconstructive Surgery Project for Pediatric Patients
Established a Microscopic Training Center and implemented micro-reconstructive surgery for children with severe burn contracture with a 78% success rate.
Capacity Building of Management for National Children's Medical Center
To establish the quality of medical care and patient safety at the National Children's Medical Center in accordance with international standards.
Improving the Life Quality of Children with Urogenital Anomaly in 3 Central Asian Countries
Provided operations to 150 children from low-income families in Central Asia, supplied modern urological instruments, and organized practical training for surgeons.
Strengthening the Capacity of Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Service, Phase 2
Assisting in creating simulation training centers to improve skills of ambulance staff, and conducting training sessions for doctors and paramedics across all 14 regions of Uzbekistan.
Project to Support Surgery and Rehabilitation of Hearing Impaired Children in 3 Central Asian Countries
Providing surgical support to 80 children with congenital atresia of the external auditory canal and conducting clinical seminars for otorhinolaryngologists.
Project to Improve Community Awareness and Diagnostic Capacity on Cancer-causing Infectious Diseases
Raising public awareness and preventive education for infectious diseases, and improving qualifications of primary healthcare specialists with digital diagnostic tools.
Support for the Development and Implementation of the National Cervical Cancer Control Plan (2025-2030)
Supporting the development and national execution of the cervical cancer control strategy, upgrading screening infrastructure, training medical staff, and establishing digital health registry data.
Open Office & Meeting Room Booking
We offer the office meeting space free of charge to the Korean community in Tashkent, volunteer groups and local healthcare partners, for communication and public diplomacy.
Meeting room booking form (Online Reservation)
Open Office rules and information
- Who may use it: the local Korean community, Korean volunteer groups, local healthcare partners
- Fee: for public diplomacy and diaspora support, completely free
- Services: high-speed Wi-Fi, Zoom conferencing terminal, coffee and drinks
The office is closed on the public holidays below and at weekends (Saturday, Sunday), so rooms cannot be booked.
Notices & News
Official updates, global healthcare ODA recruitment opportunities, and public procurement notices.
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Activity Gallery
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KOFIH Uzbekistan Photo Gallery
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Transparent & Ethical Governance and Generative AI Security & Ethics Guidelines
As a public institution, KOFIH Uzbekistan Office transparently executes public funds and adheres to leading AI data security and anti-corruption principles in the digital transformation era.
Strict Transparency in Public Finance & Zero Tolerance
All procurement, tenders, and service contracts funded by public taxes and ODA funds are disclosed, enforcing zero tolerance against bribery and illicit solicitation.
Ethical Verification & Human-Centered Control in Generative AI
When applying Generative AI in healthcare consultation and administrative support, final decisions must undergo human oversight by certified medical professionals and staff.
Strict Protection of Personal Medical Data for Patients & Vulnerable Groups
All health records and ADL assessment data of pediatric cardiac patients and nursing home residents are encrypted, strictly forbidding unauthorized external disclosure.
Respect for Local Laws & Cultural Inclusivity
We deeply respect the healthcare laws and multiethnic traditional culture of Uzbekistan, ensuring equal and non-discriminatory access for all beneficiaries.
Absolute Whistleblower Confidentiality & Clean Center Operation
The identity of informants reporting corrupt practices or unfair orders is legally guaranteed confidential, protected directly against any disadvantageous actions.
Clean Center (anonymous corruption and grievance reporting)
All reports are encrypted and sent directly to the headquarters audit office, and the identity of reporters is kept strictly confidential.
Clean Center report form (Clean Report Submission)
Three principles of reporter protection
CONTACT US
Arirang Nursing Home Address
Alisher Navoi Street, Ahmad Yassavi, Tashkent Region
Contact Details
Office Address
4th Floor, Afrosiyob Business Centre, 14 Afrosiyob Street, Mirabad District, Tashkent, 100015
Contact Details
Office Hours
Mon–Fri, 08:30–17:30
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays
