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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.

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Ziroat Mirziyoyeva visited an exhibition dedicated to the future of children

Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Zamin Foundation Ziroat Mirziyoyeva, together with guests of the summit, viewed an exhibition whose central figure is a child. The exposition reflects a person's life path — from care for the expectant mother to the first working days. The guests concluded the visit with a symbolic gesture, writing wishes on a large paper boat.

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Turkey's First Lady Emine Erdogan Visits the Imam al-Bukhari Memorial Complex in Samarkand

As part of the World Summit 'Investments in the Well-Being of Children' in Samarkand, Turkey's First Lady Emine Erdogan, together with Ziroat Mirziyoyeva and other high-ranking guests, visited the Imam al-Bukhari memorial complex and an exhibition on child development. Earlier, the guests opened the 'IMKON' center for preschool education and children's rehabilitation.

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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.

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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.

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World Summit “Investing in Children’s Well-Being” Opens in Samarkand

On October 21, a two-day World Summit “Investing in Children’s Well-Being: A Path to Sustainable and Equitable Development of Future Generations” began in Samarkand. First Lady of Uzbekistan Ziroat Mirziyoyeva, chair of the Board of Trustees of the Zamin Foundation, delivered opening remarks. The forum brings together representatives of more than 100 states, including the UN, WHO and specialized organizations. Investments in children’s health, education, social protection and safety are being discussed.

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