Under the framework of the “Support the Development and Implementation of the National Cervical Cancer Control Plan in the Republic of Uzbekistan” project, supported by Presidential Decree No.402 from November 22, 2024, KOFIH Uzbekistan Country Office Coordinator Kong Byounghun and the Project Coordinator visited Nukus to participate in the II International Scientific and Practical Conference “Perinatal Medicine in Uzbekistan: Today and Tomorrow,” held on September 16–17, 2026.
As part of the visit, the KOFIH team visited the Maternal and Child Health Center in Nukus to monitor and assess the local capacity for cervical cancer prevention and care, including clinical infrastructure, laboratory equipment, the competencies of healthcare professionals trained through KOFIH programs, and patient referral and routing mechanisms.
The visit provided an opportunity to review progress on the ground, identify areas for further capacity strengthening, and support the continued development of effective and sustainable cervical cancer prevention and care services in the region.