The key facts
- The preschool department has 150 places, 10 groups for children aged 2–7; the outpatient department serves about 100 children aged 2–18 monthly.
- The IMKON network operates in Nukus, Kibray, Karshi, and Zarafshan; in 2025 — more than 546 thousand procedures, 3,777 children completed outpatient rehabilitation.
- Construction of a new center has begun in Fergana, with institutions planned in Namangan and Nurafshan.
Opening as Part of the Summit
In Samarkand, as part of the international summit 'Investing in Children's Well-Being: Towards Sustainable and Equitable Progress for Future Generations,' an opening ceremony was held for the IMKON center. The event was attended by First Lady of the Republic of Uzbekistan Ziroat Mirziyoyeva, as well as first ladies and high-ranking guests participating in the summit.
How the Center Is Organized
The center is part of the system of the National Agency for Social Protection under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and combines preschool education, correctional and pedagogical assistance, and comprehensive rehabilitation. A program for each child is drawn up taking into account their individual needs, and parents can receive recommendations from specialists to reinforce the child's skills at home.
Capacity and Services
The preschool education department is designed for 150 places and includes 10 specialized groups for children aged 2 to 7. In the outpatient department, about 100 children aged 2 to 18 can undergo rehabilitation courses monthly. The center offers therapeutic exercise, speech development and fine motor skills classes, sensory integration, physiotherapy, and other procedures. The staff includes doctors of seven specialties, special education teachers, speech therapists, psychologists, and rehabilitation specialists.
Network and Expansion Plans
The Samarkand center has become a new link in the IMKON network, which includes institutions in Nukus, Kibray, Karshi, and Zarafshan. According to sources, in 2025 the network's institutions conducted more than 546 thousand procedures and sessions, and 3,777 children completed outpatient rehabilitation. The expansion continues: construction of a center has begun in Fergana, and similar institutions are planned in Namangan and the city of Nurafshan in the Tashkent region.
