Facilities and Health Information
Medical care in Uzbekistan is below Western standards, with severe shortages of basic medical supplies, including disposable needles, anesthetics, and antibiotics. A large percentage of medication sold in local pharmacies is known to be counterfeit. Elderly travelers and those with pre-existing health problems may be at particular risk due to inadequate medical facilities. Most resident U.S. citizens travel to North America or Western Europe for their medical needs. The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy maintains a Medical Contacts List on the Embassy website. Travelers are advised to drink only boiled water, peel all fruits and vegetables, and avoid undercooked meat. Due to inadequate sanitation conditions, travelers should avoid eating unpasteurized dairy products and most food sold in the streets.
Tuberculosis is an increasingly serious health concern in Uzbekistan.
Drinking Water Source - % of rural population improved
80.9%
Drinking Water Source - % of total population unimproved
12.7%
Drinking Water Source - % of urban population improved
98.500000
HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate
0.1%
Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population
4.5
People Living with HIV/AIDS
28,000
Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population
2.54
Sanitation Facility Access - % of urban population improved
100.000000
Sanitation Facility Access - % of rural population improved
100%