Mass poisoning has occurred in Piskent, Buka and Quyi Chirchiq districts. Children showed symptoms of fever, nausea and diarrhea. The Tashkent regional police department has launched an investigation, while the Children’s Ombudsman is monitoring the situation. The number of affected children has not been specified by any authority..

A family of four in Tashkent needs around UZS 23 million per month to live comfortably, while a single person requires nearly UZS 6.5 million..

The Ishonch Fund Management Committee, which oversees the return of confiscated assets from Switzerland to Uzbekistan, has announced a new project..

Tashkent remains among the world’s most polluted cities. This poses not only a general public health risk but also a severe threat to pregnant women. Scientific studies have proven that increased concentrations of fine particulate matter such as PM2.5 are linked to premature births, low birthweight, .

Uzbekistan has set tuition fees in higher education institutions for the 2025/2026 academic year..

On Monday afternoon, air pollution levels in Tashkent rose sharply, exceeding the national standard of PM2.5 concentration 4−5 times. Other regions also saw declines in air quality, which may persist for two more days. Residents are advised to protect their health.

The government has approved new measures to provide additional pathways for students who were unable to gain admission to higher education institutions..

Classes at the new university branch will begin in January next year, and students will have the opportunity to study in Italy under a joint educational program..

Former head of the Health Department of Türkiye's Sakarya province Sedat Kaya was appointed head of the Republican Center of Oncology and Radiology of Uzbekistan. He has been tasked with bringing Uzbekistan’s oncology service up to international standards.

The disposal of more than 3.2 million units of Doc-1 Max and Ambronol medicines began in Tashkent. At least 69 children across Uzbekistan died after taking these drugs imported from India. The burning is being carried out in a special furnace that prevents environmental harm.

Uzbekistan has declared the next five years a period of “critical food security” with measures aimed at ensuring reliable access to quality food and reducing waste. Plans include discounts on expired goods in stores, stricter rules for ceremonies, and new systems for waste collection and recycling..

Uzbekistan plans to invest $50 million in the construction of a year-round tourist hub on the shores of Chartak Reservoir in Namangan region, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced during a meeting on 16 September dedicated to the region’s socio-economic development..

During his visit to Tashkent region, Shavkat Mirziyoyev toured the new year-round resort Chimgan, a project implemented with the French MND. A new cable car will be built in the area. The president emphasized the importance of developing the road network and the need for careful treatment of nature.

Over the first eight months of this year, territorial departments of the Committee for Sanitary and Epidemiological Welfare and Public Health conducted inspections in 3,554 kindergartens, the committee’s press service reported..

Cases of violence against children are on the rise in Uzbekistan, according to Mansurbek Olloyorov, director of the National Agency for Social Protection..