In Uzbekistan, doctors and pharmacists will begin to be paid bonuses. President Shukkat Mirziyov announced this in a meeting with health care workers. The state is launching a state registration system for experts. At first it will be voluntary, and from 2030 it will become mandatory. Registered employees receive monthly payments in addition to their salary: doctors and pharmacists 7 million soms; nurses 3.5 million soms. In addition, the state will fully cover the staff costs in the primary hospitals and the district hospitals for training, and will give them the freedom to choose training centers.