A working group has been established under the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of Tajikistan (MoHSPP) to provide methodological assistance in preventing maternal and child mortality.  

The MoHSPP press center says the group consists of experienced specialists in healthcare, reproductive health, obstetrics, and other medical institutions.

On March 13, the head of the ministry, Jamoliddin Abdullozoda, met with the group members, who will be sent to cities and regions across the country, and discussed tasks related to providing assistance, improving medical services, and addressing existing problems.

The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Minister of Health, Zulfiya Abdusamadzoda, as well as department heads and other relevant staff members from the ministry.

As noted, the purpose of creating and sending the working group to the regions is to ensure that specialists from experienced medical institutions, including maternity homes, reproductive health centers, and other healthcare facilities, first provide methodological assistance to medical staff in cities and districts, which, in turn, will help prevent maternal and child mortality.

At the same time, the current situation regarding healthcare services for mothers and children in the country's medical institutions was analyzed during the meeting. It was emphasized that the issue of maternal and child healthcare is a priority for the government and the state of Tajikistan.

At the end of the meeting, the Minister of Health issued specific instructions and recommendations to improve the quality of medical services for mothers and children and to address existing problems and shortcomings.

It is worth noting that the MoHSPP annually announces free medical screenings in honor of World Health Day, which is observed on April 7.  As part of this initiative, specialist teams are also sent to cities and regions under the “Korvoni Salomati” (Health Caravan) program, where residents can undergo free medical examinations.

These measures are being taken to prevent diseases among the population.

According to the Committee on Women's Affairs, maternal mortality in Tajikistan increased by 3.7 points last year, reaching 24.4 cases per 100,000 births.  At the same time, infant mortality decreased by 0.2 points, totaling 12.3 cases per 1,000 live births.