✅ The Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) is a multinational forum aimed at strengthening cooperation to ensure peace, security, and stability in Asia. Currently, 28 countries are members of this organization.

🫠 On February 21, 2025, the Secretary-General of CICA, Ambassador Kairat Sarybay, delivered a speech at the first meeting of the Coordinating Council of the CICA Partnership Network of Leading Universities (PNLU). In his address, he emphasized the importance of CICA in promoting academic excellence, scientific collaboration, and the expansion of partnerships.

✅ A representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, Director of the Regional Security Department Azer Musayev, highlighted that education and science are priority areas during Azerbaijan’s chairmanship in CICA. He emphasized that PNLU will serve as a key platform for strengthening cooperation, mutual trust, and interaction among CICA member states.

✅ Fariz Ismayilzade, Member of the Parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Vice-Rector of ADA University, presented information about ADA University’s leadership in the PNLU Coordinating Council and outlined planned activities.

🔴 Representatives of the universities that are part of the PNLU Coordinating Council participated in the discussions:

• Bukhara State Medical Institute named after Abu Ali Ibn Sina (Uzbekistan)
• Lanzhou University (China)
• University of Delhi (India)
• L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (Kazakhstan)
• Jusup Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University (Kyrgyzstan)

All participants expressed their commitment to actively engaging in PNLU’s initiatives to achieve concrete results in science and education.

🫡 Additional Information:
The Bukhara State Medical Institute named after Abu Ali Ibn Sina has officially begun its activities as the coordinator of PNLU from Uzbekistan, joining the Coordinating Council.

At Bukhara State Medical Institute named after Abu Ali Ibn Sina, an international forum titled “Morphology and Surgery” was held, marking a significant event for students and young scientists. This forum provided not only a platform for knowledge and experience exchange but also an opportunity to explore the latest advancements in the field of medicine.

The opening ceremony was attended by representatives from more than 10 higher education institutions in the country, as well as distinguished university teams from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. The international participation enhanced the prestige of the forum, allowing students and young scientists to familiarize themselves with the experiences of different countries.

As part of the event, an international olympiad and scientific-practical seminars were organized to strengthen the practical skills of future medical professionals. The conferences featured discussions on the latest achievements in surgery, modern innovative methods, and scientific research.

During the forum, students and young doctors participated in practical sessions on organ transplantation, including heart, liver, and kidney transplants in pigs and other animals. This hands-on experience allowed young doctors to test and refine essential surgical skills. Additionally, students demonstrated their proficiency in foreign languages, showcasing their potential to work on an international level.

The forum also facilitated closer friendships among students from prestigious universities in neighboring countries. Through experience-sharing sessions, young professionals exchanged new ideas and laid a solid foundation for future collaborations. These meaningful connections will undoubtedly contribute to joint scientific research and the development of regional integration in the medical field.

At the award ceremony concluding the forum, students and young scientists were recognized in 44 categories by the institute’s rector, Shuhrat Teshayev. Winners received certificates and commemorative gifts, which will undoubtedly serve as a source of motivation for their future endeavors.

Such international forums are invaluable in enhancing the knowledge and skills of students and young scientists, providing them with significant opportunities to achieve high results in their respective fields. Moreover, these events contribute to the advancement of scientific research in medicine and the continued improvement of medical professionals’ qualifications. Most importantly, the close friendships and collaborative relationships formed among students will play a crucial role in strengthening friendly ties between nations in the future.

Academic mobility of the faculty is one of the key directions of international and educational activities at Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University (KazNMU).

Following the established tradition, from February 17 to February 27, 2025, the faculty members of Bukhara State Medical Institute named after Abu Ali Ibn Sina participated in the Academic Mobility Program at the Department of Pediatric Diseases named after Prof. N.A. Barlybaeva.

As part of the academic mobility program, on February 19, 2025, Associate Professor of the Department of Pediatrics-1 at Bukhara State Medical Institute, PhD, neonatologist, and pediatrician of the highest category, Gulnoz Giyozovna Yuldasheva, conducted an international master class on “Current Issues in Pediatrics” for doctors, interns, and residents. The training covered 8 academic hours (within the framework of non-formal education).

From February 17 to February 27, 2025, assistants of the Department of Pediatrics-1 at Bukhara State Medical Institute—Zumrad Tukhtaevna Nabieva, Ozoda Rajabturdiyevna Emgurova, and Behruz Shavkatugli Bakhodirov—conducted practical training in the discipline of “Pediatric Diseases” at the Department of Pediatric Diseases named after Prof. N.A. Barlybaeva. The training sessions, totaling 60 hours, were held for undergraduate students specializing in Pediatrics and General Medicine.

As part of the planned activities of the Department of Pediatric Diseases named after Prof. N.A. Barlybaeva, Assistant A.A. Albakova conducted an open lesson using the TBL (Team-Based Learning) method on the topic “Acute Rheumatic Fever in Children” with 4th-year students from group OM-21-043r.

Additionally, as part of the academic mobility program, Associate Professor of the Department of Pediatrics-1 at Bukhara State Medical Institute, PhD, neonatologist, and pediatrician of the highest category, Gulnoz Giyozovna Yuldasheva, provided consultations for 25 patients in the departments of neurosurgery and cardio-rheumatology. She also conducted clinical rounds in the nephrology and intensive care units at the clinical base of Children’s City Clinical Hospital No. 2.

The faculty members of Bukhara State Medical Institute visited the “Museum of the History of Medicine of KazNMU Named After S.D. Asfendiyarov” and the KazNMU Simulation Medical Center. Additionally, staff of the Department of Pediatric Diseases named after Prof. N.A. Barlybaeva organized a cultural visit to the Kazakh National Drama Theater named after M. Auezov to watch the play “Möldir Makhabbat” (“Pure Love”).

Such friendly faculty visits contribute to the development of international cooperation, enable educators to better understand global scientific and educational trends, and significantly enrich mutual experience.

As part of administrative reforms aimed at improving state governance in the field of education, amendments and additions have been made to the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan. In this regard, the lawyer of Abu Ali Ibn Sina Bukhara State Medical Institute, H. Abdullayev, carried out informational and advocacy work among the institute’s employees.

✅ He emphasized that in recent years, within the framework of ongoing administrative reforms, the system of state governance in the fields of higher education, science and innovation, preschool, and school education has been improved. Additionally, the priority areas of activity for several republican executive authorities in this field have been defined. The law was adopted by the Legislative Chamber on April 2, 2024, and approved by the Senate on July 10, 2024.

🟣 MESCA is engaged in charitable sponsorship of medical and clinical research, as well as other initiatives. The supported projects aim to develop and improve public health and ensure access to medical services for all citizens in the Central Asian region.

➡️ The foundation was established in Switzerland at the end of 2021 and began its operations in Uzbekistan in 2022. Bakhtiyor Fazilov serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.

❗️During the meeting, four key areas were discussed:

1️⃣ Diagnosis of ophthalmic diseases;
2️⃣ Public awareness campaigns for disease prevention;
3️⃣ Engaging professors, researchers, and students in the field of ophthalmology;
4️⃣ Conducting joint scientific research.