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Healthcare

Before setting out on your trip around the world, schedule a general health check with your doctor and/or dentist (and of course your gynaecologist if you’re a woman). In case you’re taking medication regularly, your doctor will prescribe them in a larger quantity and, in order to avoid any possible trouble, they should also enclose a signed statement (that you’re supposed to be taking the medication).
Also check the vaccination requirements and/or whether you need to take antimalarials. Some vaccinations are compulsory (e.g. against yellow fever), others are recommended (e.g. against hepatitis A and B, and rabies). Take your vaccination record booklet with you on your trip, and if you figure out as you go that you’ve missed out on a vaccination you can visit a hospital abroad and get vaccinated later.
And don’t forget about your travel health insurance!
TIP: For long trips we recommend extended insurance that, along with health services, covers cancelled flights, lost luggage, stolen electronic equipment etc. – the longer you travel the bigger the chances something might go wrong. If you do sports, such as diving, hiking and mountain biking, don’t forget to add them to your insurance policy (for an extra fee, of course) because these aren’t included in the basic tourist insurance.
Getting around in Uzbekistan isn't too much of an issue if you have the time. There is a vast choice of modes of transport. Here is an overview.
In the city
Tashkent, the capital, has an extensive transport system with many means of getting around: bus, metro, trolleybus, tram and taxi. During your stay in Uzbekistan, you might struggle to work out which of these options is best.
There are three metro lines, which provide an economical way of getting around the city. It's worth travelling on the metro at least once, so that you can appreciate its clean decor. The urban bus network may be well developed, but unfortunately it is not well signposted, the destinations aren't marked and journey times are unpredictable. The most common mode of transport is minibus, which tends to be practical and user-friendly, although it may get busy. Trolleybuses and tramways often prove a practical means of getting around the city. However, they are liable to break down quite regularly.
As far as taxis are concerned, fares are generally quite modest but it's advisable to know where you're going. The driver will not always know the names of the roads or the address.
The country's other cities and towns have far less developed transport systems. Taxis and minibuses are generally the best way of getting around in Uzbekistan.

During your stay in Uzbekistan, remember that journeys can prove to be long and uncomfortable. Larger towns and cities are connected by rail, bus, sharing taxis and air. Your choice of mode of transport will probably depend on your budget – and your taste for adventure.
The roads are in a very precarious state, and for safety reasons, it is not permitted to hire a car to travel around in Uzbekistan unless you have a driver. The bus network is developed. Routes often run at night but you shouldn't expect high levels of comfort or speed. However, this is the most authentic means of getting around.
Trains are dirty, often packed full and not always very safe, so it is recommended to avoid them wherever possible. However, there should be no problems between the larger tourist cities and towns.
It may seem a good idea to resort to a shared taxi, but this can also prove difficult as it is necessary to find fellow passengers.
During your stay in Uzbekistan, it is recommended that you take travel around by air. There are daily connections between all the principal cities and towns. Yet, again you shouldn't expect the highest levels of security.
Uzbekistan hardly stands front and centre when it comes to potential holiday destinations. Around 1,000 Britons visit it each year, according to ONS figures, putting it on a par with the likes of Armenia and Malawi (for comparison, Spain lures around nine million of us annually).

References
1. Road Infrastructure Strategic Framework for South Africa
2. "Travel" Merriam Webster Dictionary
3. Entomological Dictionary
4. Destination B2
5. Cooper & Shepherd 1998.