In Tashkent, 5 cases of maternal mortality were registered in January–September 2026. Following these incidents, disciplinary measures were taken against 48 medical workers.
According to the decision of the Tashkent City Council of People's Deputies dated November 13, cases of maternal mortality were observed in Uchtepa, Olmazor, Yakkasaroy, and Shaykhontohur districts. In the same period of last year, 6 cases were recorded.
During the reporting period, 41,993 live births were registered in the capital. This is 5,710 less compared to the same period last year.
Also, out of 47,952 pregnant women, 42,126 underwent screening examinations. Fetal defects were detected in 361 of them, and the pregnancy of 233 was terminated. The decision noted that this prevented the birth of children with defects that could lead to death.
