The Tashkent City Narcological Hospital for Compulsory Treatment has been operating since 2010. The institution has a capacity of 105 beds and is currently functioning at full capacity. Admission to the hospital is carried out in accordance with the established procedure and based on a court decision.

During the visit, both individual and group interviews were conducted with patients. The monitoring also included an assessment of the patients’ living conditions, the quality of meals and food products prepared for them, the availability and condition of medications, and the storage facilities.

A number of shortcomings were identified during the monitoring. In particular, a persistent unpleasant odor was noted due to malfunctioning sewage pipes, which negatively affects the living conditions of patients. Additionally, there is a need to replace the existing heating boiler with a new, energy-efficient, and modern system.

Although current legislation provides for the seasonal clothing and headwear for individuals undergoing compulsory treatment, appropriate measures in this regard have not yet been implemented.

Following the monitoring visit, documents in the form of Ombudsman’s response measures are being submitted to the relevant ministries and agencies concerning the identified deficiencies.

Press Service of the Commissioner of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman)