NUPCO, Health Ministry sign MoU to boost unified procurement and logistics
NUPCO has signed an MoU with the Ministry of Health to enhance unified procurement, support logistics, and explore Uzbekistan's role as a regional hub.
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The National Unified Procurement Company for Medical Supplies (NUPCO) has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Health, aimed at strengthening unified procurement and supporting logistics services. The agreement also explores leveraging Uzbekistan's geographic location as a regional hub to serve Central Asian countries.
NUPCO CEO Fahad Al-Shebel told Al Ekhbariya TV that the memorandum focuses on enhancing unified procurement and logistics, in addition to studying investment opportunities in Uzbekistan's strategic location as a regional center for Central Asia.
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Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel began his official visit to Uzbekistan on Monday, meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjaev and Uzbek Health Minister Eldor Adilov. The discussions focused on strengthening health cooperation and developing the partnership between the two countries.
The meeting reviewed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan, and discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in priority areas such as developing healthcare systems, digital transformation, medical and pharmaceutical industries, and building healthcare capacities. The talks also addressed boosting targeted investments in the health sector to serve mutual interests and support sustainable development in both countries.
As part of the visit, the Minister of Health launched digital connectivity between the Virtual Health Hospital and Uzbekistan's health system, a step aimed at further enhancing health cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan.