MOSCOW, October 25. /Dunyo IA/.  Russian media outlets have reported on the presentation of a World Health Organization (WHO) award to First Lady of Uzbekistan Ziroat Mirziyoyeva, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Story has been covered by “Kommersant”, “Gazeta.ru”, “Mir 24”, “Lenta.ru” and “Rambler”. Publications highlight international recognition of Uzbekistan’s achievements in healthcare and paediatric oncology, noting that the award was presented in recognition of Ziroat Mirziyoyeva’s contribution to improving medical care for children with cancer.

Outlets also note that Ziroat Mirziyoyeva chairs the Board of Trustees of the “Zamin” Foundation, which has initiated the modernisation of healthcare infrastructure, the introduction of modern treatment protocols and the establishment of “Mehrli Maktab” hospital schools. These schools enable seriously ill children to continue their education while undergoing treatment.

Leading online and print media outlets note that the award was presented by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on the sidelines of the World Summit on Children’s Well-being and the Second International Congress on Paediatric Oncology and Haematology in Samarkand. The media quote the WHO chief describing Ziroat Mirziyoyeva as “a true champion for children around the world” and a defender of their rights to health and education.

Russian media also recall that the WHO award was established in 2019 and that previous recipients have included heads of state, leaders of global institutions and scientists. Several outlets further report that Ziroat Mirziyoyeva has been elected chair of the newly established Global Network to Support Children with Serious Illnesses for a two-year term, quoting her words: “May no child and no family be left alone with their pain”.