Government allocates $200 million to expand private healthcare in rural districts

To facilitate the development of high-tech medical facilities in border areas and rural districts located outside regional centers, the National Bank of Uzbekistan (NBU) will open a $200 million credit line. Entrepreneurs can access loans of up to $10 million per project, provided in equivalent currency. These loans feature a 10-year term with a three-year grace period. The interest rate is set at 3% above the Central Bank’s main rate, which currently stands at 14%, though the Entrepreneurship Development Company will provide compensation covering up to 50% of the main rate for qualified investors.

Under the terms of this program, the NBU is authorized to allocate credit resources to other commercial banks serving project initiators. In exchange for this support, participating clinics must commit to obtaining national or international accreditation within three years of commencing operations. The Ministry of Health will define the requirements for these clinics, including specific locations and medical specializations, based on regional population density, local health indicators, and the specific healthcare needs of the community.

Land for clinics established under this program will be allocated to the Ministry of Health, acting as the state partner. Furthermore, the government has guaranteed that these medical centers will receive priority access to essential utilities, including gas, electricity, water, and sewage systems.

A separate pilot program is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2027, in the Samarkand region. Under this experiment, the Ministry of Health will introduce a new mechanism for the construction and reconstruction of medical facilities. Private businesses will be encouraged to build these objects at their own expense, with the state providing subsequent reimbursement for the construction costs. This program will be integrated into the broader social and production infrastructure development framework. To qualify for state compensation, completed projects must undergo rigorous control measurements to ensure they meet the Ministry's approved standards.

To facilitate the development of high-tech medical facilities in border areas and rural districts located outside regional centers, the National Bank of Uzbekistan (NBU) will open a $200 million credit line. Entrepreneurs can access loans of up to $10 million per project, provided in equivalent currency. These loans feature a 10-year term with a three-year grace period.