A delegation from Uzbekistan's Tashkent Region government and health authorities visited Korea University Ansan Hospital on Wednesday to benchmark its advanced medical system.

The delegation focused particularly on studying Korea's clinical care system, advanced medical facilities and overall hospital management system firsthand. It aimed to draw on the insights for the construction and future operation of a new general hospital planned for the Nurafshan district in Tashkent Region.

The visit was part of the "2026 Gyeonggi MedTech Academy," a project led by Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi International Medical Association. The project aims to strengthen health care cooperation networks between Gyeonggi Province and foreign governments and medical institutions, and to promote Korea's advanced medical technology and systems abroad.

A delegation from Uzbekistan's Tashkent Region visits the cardiovascular center at Korea University Ansan Hospital to receive a briefing on its clinical care and procedure system. (Courtesy of Korea University Ansan Hospital)
A delegation from Uzbekistan's Tashkent Region visits the cardiovascular center at Korea University Ansan Hospital to receive a briefing on its clinical care and procedure system. (Courtesy of Korea University Ansan Hospital)

The Uzbek delegation of 14, led by Arzikulov Turakul Sadikovich, head of Tashkent Region's health department, visited the hospital that day. The visit opened with an official welcome and an introductory tour for the Tashkent Region delegation. Clinical Cooperation Center Director Hong Gwang-dae then gave a briefing on the hospital's key medical infrastructure and clinical care system, followed by about 90 minutes of on-site rounds.

The delegation toured various parts of the hospital, focusing on advanced medical facilities and critical care units. At the departments of radiology and nuclear medicine, they viewed state-of-the-art imaging equipment including MRI, CT, PET-CT and SPECT scanners. At the department of radiation oncology, they were briefed on the LINAC (linear accelerator) system, an advanced radiation therapy device, as well as the diagnostic and treatment process for cancer patients.

They then visited the cardiovascular center and the endoscopy center to observe specialized clinical care and procedure systems. They also closely examined the hospital's advanced operational systems, including the pharmacy team's robotic chemotherapy compounding room and the automated dispensing system (ADS) for injectable medications. These systems have significantly improved patient safety and the efficiency of medical services.

Hospital Director Seo Dong-hoon said, "I hope this visit serves as an opportunity to share the clinical experience in treating severe diseases and the hospital management know-how that Korea University Ansan Hospital has accumulated, and to expand health care cooperation between the two countries." He added, "We will continue to make efforts to promote Korea's excellent medical capabilities abroad through exchanges with overseas medical institutions."


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