First Congress of Oncologists and Radiologists of Tajikistan held in Dushanbe

On 16 October 2026, Dushanbe hosted the first Congress of Oncologists and Radiologists of the Republic of Tajikistan on the theme: “Oncology and modern radiology: early diagnosis, precision medicine, advanced radiotherapy and the integration of science into national healthcare practice.”

Deputy Prime Minister of Tajikistan Dilrabo Mansuri said the government pays special attention to the development of the national healthcare system, strengthening oncology services, introducing modern medical technologies and improving public access to specialised care. Health and Social Protection Minister Jamoliddin Abdullozoda said prevention, early diagnosis and the use of modern treatment methods are essential to reducing the impact of cancer.

According to the report, budget financing for oncology services over the past 5 years rose from 22.8 million somoni to 56.9 million somoni, while funding for chemotherapy medicines increased from 1.2 million somoni to 9.6 million somoni. In 2026, a memorandum of understanding on scientific and practical cooperation was also signed between Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Centre of Paediatric Haematology, Oncology and Immunology and the Republican Scientific Oncology Centre of Tajikistan.