Astana. March 4. KazTAG - In Tashkent, a meeting of the delegation of Kazakhstan, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Yeral Tugjanov and Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Behzod Musaev, is reported by the press service of the government.
"The parties discussed the current epidemiological situation in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, as well as further joint measures to prevent the proliferation of coronavirus infection. The parties also expressed confidence that all decisions made during the meeting will give impetus to a further mutually beneficial partnership and contribute to improving the welfare of the fraternal peoples of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, "the reports say on Thursday.
Tugjanov stressed that the Pandemic COVID-19, which covered the whole world, again demonstrated the need for interaction and mutual support of the two countries. In turn, Musaev noted a high level of efficiency of the leadership of Kazakhstan in matters of timely response to the epiditational, ensuring the availability of PCR testing and drugs for the population, the construction of new hospitals.
"Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan emphasized the success of the introduction of information technologies that contribute to the opposition to the spread of coronavirus infection. Representatives of the Government of Uzbekistan expressed their willingness to intensify the partnership in the direction of health care in the form of a permanent exchange of information on the current epidemiological situation. Next, the vice-premieres of the two countries discussed joint projects in the field of pharmaceutical industry, including the construction of a plant for the production of medicinal and hygiene products in Kazakhstan and the creation of enterprises for the production of pharmaceutical products in Uzbekistan, "the press service writes.
It is noted that in a pandemic, the issue of vaccination is particularly relevant. The Kazakhstan delegation spoke about the interim results of the I and II phase of clinical trials of the inactivated QAZCOVID-IN vaccine. The results of the first and second stages showed high efficiency. Currently, the third phase of clinical trials is carried out, which takes part 3 thousand people.
"In continuation of the meeting, Tugjanov put forward a proposal to develop and sign the agreement between the ministries of health of the two countries. According to the Deputy Prime Minister, this step will give new opportunities for the development of the health care area, including digital technologies and intelligent systems, medical education and science, pharmacy, public-private partnerships and other spheres, "reports.
As clarified, as part of a two-day visit, the Kazakhstan delegation will visit a number of medical centers and pharmaceutical enterprises, as well as the Tashkent Medical Academy. In turn, Tugzhanov invited Uzbek colleagues to visit Kazakhstan with a return visit to familiarize himself with the work of the leading medical centers. Musaev thanked for the invitation and expressed his willingness to continue the further exchange of experience, knowledge and advances in health and education.