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Uzbekistan

Second Congress on Pediatric Oncology Held in Samarkand: Rising Survival Rates and Plans for Regional Cooperation

The Second International Congress on Pediatric Oncology and Hematology was held in Samarkand as part of the World Summit 'Investing in Children's Wellbeing.' Data were presented on the growth of early detection and survival rates in Uzbekistan, cooperation with Harvard Medical School was announced, and Kazakhstan proposed seven areas of regional partnership. The Second International Congress on Pediatric Oncology and Hematology was held in Samarkand as part of the World Summit 'Investment in Children's Wellbeing.' Data were presented on the growth of early detection and survival rates in Uzbekistan, cooperation with Harvard Medical School was announced, and Kazakhstan proposed seven areas of regional partnership.

Otabek Yusupov
5 min read
Uzbekistan

Ziroat Mirziyoyeva elected chairperson of the Global Network for Supporting Children with Severe Illnesses

On October 22, 2026, in Samarkand, within the framework of the World Summit and the II International Congress on Pediatric Oncology, the First Lady of Uzbekistan, Ziroat Mirziyoyeva, was elected chairperson of the Global Network for Supporting Children with Severe Illnesses. At the forum, she was presented with a WHO award for her contribution to global healthcare. The summit was attended by the first ladies of Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, and Pakistan.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

Ziroat Mirziyoyeva receives WHO Director-General's Award for contribution to pediatric oncology

First Lady of Uzbekistan Ziroat Mirziyoyeva was awarded the WHO Director-General's Award 2026 for leadership in developing medical care for children with cancer. The ceremony took place on 22 October in Samarkand as part of the summit 'Investing in Children's Wellbeing' and the II International Congress on Pediatric Oncology and Hematology. The award was presented by WHO European Regional Bureau Director Natasha Azzopardi-Muscat on behalf of Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

Samarkand hosts the World Summit 'Investments in Children's Wellbeing' with participation from over 100 countries

On October 21, the World Summit 'Investments in Children's Wellbeing' began in Samarkand, organized at Uzbekistan's initiative together with the UN, UNICEF, WHO and the World Bank. Discussions cover pediatric oncology, social protection, education and combating violence. The Samarkand Declaration is expected to be adopted as an outcome.

Javlon Tursunov
5 min read
World

Global Network to Support Children with Severe Illnesses Established in Samarkand, Headed by Ziroat Mirziyoyeva

During the World Summit 'Investments in Children's Wellbeing' and the II International Congress on Childhood Cancer in Samarkand, the creation of a Global Network uniting first ladies and spouses of heads of state to support children with severe and life-threatening illnesses was announced. First Lady of Uzbekistan Ziroat Mirziyoyeva was elected chairperson of the network for a two-year term.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read