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MORE THAN JUST WORDS
Solemn ceremonies of awarding veterans of war and labor front of 1941-1945 with the commemorative anniversary medal ‘Ikkinchi Jahon urushidagi ghalabaning 70 yilligi’ (70th Anniversary of Victory in the World War Two’ and a lump sump payment on behalf of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan have taken place on the holiday’s eve nationwide. Those who could not come to the event have been visited at home. Region and district mayors, representatives of departments of the Ministry of Defense, Nuroniy Foundation and other organizations also met with veterans. The veterans living in Sahovat and Muruvvat mercy homes were visited as well.
“We live in a country where people are valued,” says resident of Yukori Mirzaobod village of Asaka district of Andijan region, participant of the Second World War Muhammad ota Bozorov. “We often meet guests at home these days: representatives of municipality, local community activists, and doctors from the local clinic. They ask about my health, congratulate. Such respect inspires us, the elderly, and gives us strength.”
Ceremonies and concerts are being held everywhere. The events to commemorate the gone and honor the alive have been held throughout the country at the initiative of Nuroniy Foundation. For instance the veterans of Tashkent were received at the Turkiston Palace of Arts.
The concert program comprised the songs of the war years and contemporary compositions. A few days ago the Council of Federation of Trade Unions organized cultural and educational events for the veterans that recreate in the Botanika and Buston sanatoriums of Kibray district in Tashkent region. The campaigns are held at municipal and village scales, in separate local communities, and organizations. As a rule, they present veterans with valuable gifts.
Incentives for veterans of the Second World War and the labor front of 1941-1945 will be continued. Under the national program the Year of Attention and Care for the Senior Generation they will also be presented with the domestically produced modern television sets and cell phones.
The elder people of Karakalpakstan, regions and Tashkent city are invited to concert programs ‘Melodies of the War Years’ with the involvement of students of children's music and art schools.
Health of veterans has been in the spotlight. They have undergone a thorough medical examination. Those in need of a high-tech specialized treatment received preferential vouchers for multifunctional specialized research medical centers, clinics, and research institutions. Nurses and doctors render medical aid at the place of residence to those who cannot visit a hospital for health reasons. Veterans are provided with essential drug kits, free medicines prescribed by doctors for outpatient treatment.
“I have celebrated my 95th anniversary, and my health does not allow me going out,” says World War Two veteran Tursunkul-ota Rakhimov of Jizzakh district. “A team of doctors came to my home the other day with equipment, and prescribed some treatment, after which I felt better.”
The country's best health resorts provide every war and labor front veteran of 1941-1945 with the opportunity for free treatment. Starting with this year, each of them gets a voucher for 12-day treatment. Resorts have prepared for the implementation of the President's Decree in advance. They opened specialized departments.
“A few days ago, I got back from the Tovoqsoy sanatorium,” says labor veteran Usman Khakimov of Tashkent. “The recreation was both useful and enjoyable. I took some treatment and received useful advice on how to maintain my health at my age.”
The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, the Nuroniy Foundation, and the Red Crescent Society of Uzbekistan in cooperation with local community committees have been implementing a range of measures to provide targeted humanitarian assistance to the veterans of war and labor front of 1941-1945, including the beautification and repair of their homes.
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