Japan’s Sojitz to Build 800-Bed Hospital in Samarkand

Japan’s Sojitz to Build Major Medical Centre in Samarkand

Published July 27, 2025 19:12

800-bed facility to be developed through public-private partnership

Japanese investment group Sojitz Corporation plans to build a large multi-specialty medical centre in Samarkand. The project will be implemented under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, according to the regional administration.

Healthcare Investment in Shirin District

The future medical facility, designed for 800 beds, will be located in the newly developing Shirin residential area, near Samarkand International Airport.

The proposal was discussed during a meeting between Sojitz representatives and Adiz Boboyev, the acting governor of the Samarkand region.

Sojitz Expands Role in Uzbekistan

Founded in Tokyo in 2003, Sojitz is active in global trade and infrastructure development. In Uzbekistan, the company already supplies hospital equipment and supports digital education projects.

The planned healthcare centre will mark one of its largest direct investments in the country’s medical infrastructure.