First Lady Ziroat Mirziyoyeva addressed the international community, governments, and scientific institutions with a call to consolidate their efforts to support children suffering from oncological diseases, as well as their families. This statement was made by her during the II International Congress on Childhood Oncology, which took place in Samarkand.
Mirziyoyeva emphasized that suffering and illness know no borders and are not dependent on nationality or financial status. She called on everyone to unite for the sake of ensuring a good future so that no child and no family would be left alone with their pain.
The Congress 'From Recovery to Well-being'
This congress is held as part of the World Summit titled 'Investing in Children's Well-being: A Path to Sustainable and Equitable Development for Future Generations.' The event gathered participants from various countries, including representatives of the health authorities of Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Russia. Employees of the World Health Organization, various international professional associations, foreign medical institutions, and the scientific community also took part.
A special place in the program was taken by the performance of students from Mehrli Maktab, who shared their personal stories, talking about the treatment process and their expectations for the future. The main theme of the international congress is focused on the problems of childhood oncology, as well as the analysis of treatment results and methods for improving the quality of life for children after they recover.