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.