Uzbekistan Health Care Availability to Modernize With Help From the U.S. Trade and Development Agency

For Immediate Release

Washington, DC (8 September 1999) The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (TDA) awarded a $386,065 grant to Uzbekistan's Public Health Ministry to partially fund a feasibility study on the construction of an emergency medical center in Tashkent. U.S. Ambassador to Uzbekistan Joseph Presel signed the grant today on behalf of TDA in a ceremony in the capital city. Dr. Feriz Nazyrov, Uzbekistan's Minister of Public Health, also took part in the ceremony.

"Uzbekistan has placed the highest priority on building this facility, and we are excited to contribute funding for a project that will go a long way toward meeting the country's urgent need for modern health facilities." said TDA Director J. Joseph Grandmaison.

The World Health Organization recently reported that Uzbekistan is experiencing a shortage of everything from pharmaceuticals and basic medical supplies to appropriate medical equipment. Under the direction of V&S; Corporation of Williamsville, New York, this feasibility study will identify the clinical needs of the hospital, complete a site evaluation, prepare architectural, mechanical and electrical designs, and determine equipment needs for the 700-bed facility. Once implemented, the emergency medical center will have the capacity to serve the 2.1 million people in and around Tashkent as well as provide emergent medicine center for patients across the country.

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is an independent federal agency that assists in the creation of jobs for Americans by helping U.S. companies pursue overseas business opportunities. TDA provides American firms with market entry, exposure and information through the funding of feasibility studies, technical assistance, reverse trade missions, and conferences. These efforts help American businesses establish a position in newly emerging economies.

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