Uzbekistan to expand private outsourcing in public hospitals by 2027

The Uzbek government will implement a new procurement framework to expand private outsourcing in public hospitals starting January 1, 2027.

This move follows a presidential decree signed on November 4 to facilitate private sector participation in healthcare development. Under the new rules, outsourcing contracts can run for up to five years, though the Ministry of Health can approve extensions of up to 10 years for projects requiring high investment.

Healthcare facilities may provide private contractors with free use of buildings or rooms if the arrangement is economically justified and the costs are included in the service price. To oversee these deals, authorities will launch the Medical Outsourcing electronic system by April 1, 2027. This platform will track service quality, payments, and contractual compliance. The government plans to use public-private partnerships for new healthcare facilities that require large capital investments, while keeping state-guaranteed facilities under public ownership.

By 2030, the government intends to bring in foreign professional management companies to oversee at least five major healthcare organizations.