CHALLENGES IN PROVIDING MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS WITH QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IN THE FERGANA VALLEY (1992-2005)

Abstract

The article highlights several critical issues faced by the healthcare system in the Fergana Valley during the early years of Uzbekistan’s independence, particularly the acute shortage of doctors and paramedical personnel in the initial transition period from 1992 to 2005. This shortage posed significant challenges for delivering adequate healthcare to the growing population and addressing the needs of rural and remote areas, where the problem was most pronounced. The article provides a detailed overview of the efforts made to address this shortage, including the process of training qualified doctors and medical specialists. It emphasizes the challenges faced by medical institutions during this period, particularly with the limited resources and infrastructure available for training new healthcare professionals. In response, various reforms were introduced to modernize the medical education system, increase the intake of medical students, and ensure that they received the necessary practical experience.