Emergency Numbers & Access
Call 103 for ambulance. Emergency stabilisation available at public hospitals. Private clinics in Tashkent offer better emergency care.
Response time: 15-25 minutes in Tashkent; 40-60+ minutes in other cities
Cost: Public: nominal fees; private: $30-200 USD
Healthcare System
Uzbekistan has rapidly improving healthcare, particularly in Tashkent. Private clinics in the capital offer reasonable standards. Samarkand and Bukhara (main tourist cities) have limited medical facilities. Public hospitals are under-resourced. Uzbekistan is the most-visited country in Central Asia and healthcare is adapting to growing tourism.
Designed for: Citizens; tourists use private clinics in Tashkent
GP Access & Costs
Private clinics in Tashkent (appointment/walk-in); limited elsewhere
Typical wait: Same-day at private clinics in Tashkent
GP Visit
$15-40 USD private
Private GP
$15-40 USD
ER Without Insurance
$30-200 USD at private facilities
Medication
Medications very affordable. Pharmacies available in all cities. Bring prescription medications — specific brands may not be available.
Pharmacy & Medication
Hours: 8am-9pm daily; some 24-hour pharmacies in Tashkent
OTC: Most common medications available without prescription
Practical Tips
- Tashkent International Clinic is the best option for English-speaking medical care
- Republican Clinical Hospital No. 1 is the main public facility in Tashkent
- Samarkand and Bukhara have regional hospitals but limited capabilities
- Carry oral rehydration salts — heat and gastro issues are common
- Russian is far more useful than English in medical settings
- Silk Road tourist route (Tashkent-Samarkand-Bukhara-Khiva): carry basic first aid supplies
- Medical evacuation to Istanbul or Dubai for complex cases
- Do NOT drink tap water — bottled water only
Who can get care in Uzbekistan?
Emergency care for anyone
Emergency departments in Uzbekistan treat everyone regardless of residency or insurance status. Charges can still apply afterwards.
Public system for visitors
The public system does not cover visitors, so care is paid privately or through insurance.
Seeing a Doctor as a visitor
Private clinics in Tashkent (appointment/walk-in); limited elsewhere Typical cost: $15-40 USD private Typical wait: Same-day at private clinics in Tashkent
Insurance needed for entry or visa
Not a formal entry requirement, but medical cover is strongly recommended. Emergency care without cover: $30-200 USD at private facilities.
Documents worth having ready
- Travel insurance policy
- Passport
- e-Visa or visa-free entry stamp
- Hotel registration slips
Local contacts in Uzbekistan
Emergency services
103 / 112
Call 103 for ambulance. Emergency stabilisation available at public hospitals. Private clinics in Tashkent offer better emergency care.
Pharmacies
8am-9pm daily; some 24-hour pharmacies in Tashkent
Most common medications available without prescription
What is the emergency number in Uzbekistan?
103 or 112 in Uzbekistan. Call 103 for ambulance. Emergency stabilisation available at public hospitals. Private clinics in Tashkent offer better emergency care.
How much does a Doctor visit cost in Uzbekistan?
$15-40 USD private Private consultations: $15-40 USD.
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Sources: Uzbekistan Ministry of Health, WHO Uzbekistan, CDC Travelers Health 2024, UK FCDO Travel Advice
Last reviewed: March 2026 by ViscaCare