In Tajikistan, women make up 73% of education staff and 72% of healthcare staff

DUSHANBE, 12.09.2026 /Khovar/. Women today play a significant role in key social sectors, including education and healthcare. In education, women account for 73% of staff, and in healthcare they make up 72%. This was stated by the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, on 8 September in a speech marking the 35th anniversary of the state independence of the Republic of Tajikistan.

The head of state said that Tajik women today actively take part in all areas of state and public life and make a notable contribution to the development of different sectors of the country. He added that during the years of independence, thousands of educated women and girls have grown into leaders and politicians, scholars and teachers, doctors and entrepreneurs, as well as highly qualified specialists in other fields.

He also stressed that the valuable contribution of the country’s women and mothers to strengthening peace and stability, national unity and state development is always appreciated.