Such growth over the past eight decades has been associated with a decrease in the scale of world wars, social progress, and, above all, medical advances.

For example, today more than 80% of children worldwide receive vaccination against dangerous diseases such as measles, whooping cough, diphtheria and pneumonia.

For comparison, previously this figure was only 5%, which demonstrates the rapid development of healthcare.

The number of deaths from HIV has also decreased significantly over the past 25 years./AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. Both maternal and child mortality have decreased.

The head of WHO also warned about global threats. He stressed that pandemics do not recognize borders and can spread very quickly around the world.

"Besides, the climate crisis is another serious problem. If we do not take joint measures against global threats, the situation will worsen from year to year," said Tedros Ghebreyesus.

According to the Ministry of Health, the average life expectancy in Uzbekistan is currently 75.1 years. According to the Uzbekistan 2030 Strategy, this figure is planned to increase to 78 years by 2030.