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27 October 2026

Uzbekistan announces more free medicines and examinations for 2027

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced on 27 October 2026 that the guaranteed healthcare package would expand to 73 free medicines and 36 types of examination in 2027. The measures were presented to healthcare professionals at Kuksaroy.

27 October 2026

Apple Pay reaches customers of Uzbek banks

Apple Pay became available in Uzbekistan on 27 October 2026 for cards issued by participating banks. Mastercard announced the service with six local partners, while reporting described the first card activations.