Article 41. Right to Engage in Medical and Pharmaceutical Activity

In the Republic of Uzbekistan, the right to engage in medical and pharmaceutical activity belongs to persons who have received a diploma certifying graduation from a higher or secondary specialized medical educational institution.

Persons without medical education may also engage in medical activity using methods of folk medicine on the basis of a conclusion of a special commission on licensing the provision of medical services using methods of folk medicine under the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Persons who have obtained diplomas in medicine or pharmacy abroad may engage in medical or pharmaceutical activity in accordance with the procedure established by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Medical and pharmaceutical workers who have not practiced their profession for more than three years may resume relevant activities only after retraining at educational institutions or after certification by the certification commissions of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Persons with incomplete higher education in medicine or pharmacy may be permitted to engage in medical or pharmaceutical activity in positions for which secondary medical education is required, in accordance with the procedure established by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Students of higher and secondary specialized medical educational institutions may participate in providing medical assistance to citizens in accordance with educational programs, under the supervision of medical personnel, and in the manner determined by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Persons who unlawfully engage in medical and pharmaceutical activity shall bear liability in accordance with the law.