As of the beginning of 2026, there were 8,912 outpatient and polyclinic institutions operating in Uzbekistan that provide medical care to patients who do not require inpatient treatment. According to data from the statistical agency, a significant share of these facilities belongs to small businesses.
Specifically, 5,929 of these institutions, which accounts for 66.5% of the total number, belong to small business entities.
Distribution of medical institutions by region
The highest concentration of polyclinics and outpatient clinics is observed in Tashkent, where 1,238 such medical organizations are registered. Fergana and Samarkand regions are also highlighted among the leaders in the number of institutions, with 1,098 and 860 institutions functioning there, respectively.
At the same time, the lowest figures were recorded in several regions: Syrdarya region has 226 outpatient facilities, Jizzakh region has 298 clinics, and Karakalpakstan has 379 institutions.
Furthermore, the World Bank is developing a $100 million program to carry out reforms in primary healthcare specifically in the Samarkand region. This program aims to improve the quality of family polyclinic services, train medical personnel, and introduce digital technologies into healthcare.