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.