Delegation of the Republican Oncological Scientific Center of the Republic of Tajikistan Participates in the International Oncology Forum “White Nights – 2026”

A delegation of the State Institution “Republican Oncological Scientific Center” of the Republic of Tajikistan, headed by its Director, Akbar Ismatullo Murodzoda, participated in the International Oncology Forum “White Nights – 2026”, held in Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation. The forum brought together leading oncologists, researchers, representatives of scientific institutions, healthcare managers, and medical professionals from many countries, serving as one of the largest international platforms for discussing current issues and future developments in oncology.

During the forum, an official meeting took place between the Director of the Republican Oncological Scientific Center of the Republic of Tajikistan, Akbar Ismatullo Murodzoda, and the Director of the N.N. Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Alexey Mikhailovich Belyaev. The parties discussed prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation, improving oncology services, introducing advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies, strengthening scientific research, training highly qualified specialists, and implementing joint projects.

As a result of the meeting, a Cooperation Agreement was signed between the State Institution “Republican Oncological Scientific Center” of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Federal State Budgetary Institution “N.N. Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology” of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.

The agreement establishes a solid foundation for long-term strategic partnership between the two leading oncology institutions. It provides for cooperation in the development of oncology services in the Republic of Tajikistan, implementation of fundamental and applied scientific research, exchange of professional experience and specialists, organization of educational programs and professional training, scientific internships, joint scientific conferences, clinical research, as well as the development and improvement of the population-based cancer registry in accordance with international standards.

The signing of this agreement marks an important milestone in strengthening scientific and professional cooperation between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Russian Federation in the field of oncology. The implementation of the planned joint initiatives will contribute to the introduction of modern medical technologies, improvement of cancer diagnosis and treatment, enhancement of scientific capacity, professional development of healthcare specialists, and further improvement of the quality of specialized oncology care provided to the population of the Republic of Tajikistan.

A special highlight of the forum was the presentation of the Nikolay Pavlovich Napalkov Memorial Medal to the Director of the Republican Oncological Scientific Center, Akbar Ismatullo Murodzoda. The award was presented in recognition of his significant personal contribution to the development of oncology services, medical science, international professional cooperation, and the strengthening of partnerships in the field of oncology.

At the conclusion of the forum, the Director of the Republican Oncological Scientific Center of the Republic of Tajikistan invited the heads of leading oncology institutions, chief oncologists of the Russian Federation, and representatives of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to participate in the First Congress of Oncologists and Radiologists of the Republic of Tajikistan, which will be held on 16 October 2026 in the Republic of Tajikistan.

The participation of the delegation of the Republican Oncological Scientific Center in the International Oncology Forum “White Nights – 2026” and the signing of the cooperation agreement represent an important step toward expanding international collaboration, strengthening scientific partnerships, and introducing international best practices into the oncology care system of the Republic of Tajikistan.