Tajikistan Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population collaborates with partners to enhance coordination for improved health and well-being in EU supported event

The afternoon session was moderated by the First Deputy-Minister, Dr. Mukhsinzoda. MoHSPP engaged a constructive discussion with partner organizations, focused on fostering stronger ties between development partners and MoHSPP. The meeting emphasized the importance of a unified approach to address health challenges and promote impactful and sustainable solutions, to create a more efficient and responsive healthcare system that ultimately translates to better health outcomes for the people of Tajikistan.

"The partnership between development partners and the Ministry is a crucial step forward in our collective commitment to prioritize and enhance the health and well-being of the population. By working together, we can pool our expertise and resources to address health challenges and effectively strengthen the health system," stated Dr. Mukhsinzoda, First Deputy-Minister of Health and Social Protection of the Population in Tajikistan.

The collaborative efforts underscore a shared dedication to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to health and align with the national health priorities outlined by the Tajikistan government. The meeting concluded with a commitment to strengthening coordination communication.

“The EU and the Government of Tajikistan share the vision of universal health care for all and efforts are undertaken to improve the health system of Tajikistan. That is why all development partners have gathered here today: to facilitate peer-learning, to exchange best practices and to continue foster collaboration. The EU is fully committed to support the health care reform in partnership with the government and all relevant health partners” – Marc Buchmann, Head of Cooperation of the European Union in Tajikistan.

The meeting was part of a full-day event of Development Coordination Council on Health, the main platform for development partners to exchange information and to support coordination. The event focused on improving the overall implementation of health programs, optimize resource allocation, and improve communication and collaboration among stakeholders. The retreat brought together representatives from over 25 organizations, including bilateral and multilateral donors, development banks, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.

This event was organized in the frame of the EU-funded Health Development Programme in Tajikistan for 2021-2025. The partners and Ministry’s efforts to strengthen coordination speak directly to the SDG 3 Global Action Plan, a global initiative aimed at accelerating progress toward achieving the SDG 3, which focuses on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Mahbuba Abdulloeva, Press and Information Officer Delegation of the European Union to Tajikistan - Mahbuba.Abdulloeva@eeas.europa.eu, (+992 44) 600 80 90

Firuza Alieva, Communications officer, World Health Organization in Tajikistan -Alievaf@who.int,