Uzbek Doctor Honored for Saving Passenger’s Life on Flight to South Korea

Uzbek doctor Hasan Komilov, who provided emergency medical assistance to a passenger in critical condition during a flight from Tashkent to South Korea, has been awarded the “Guardian of Public Health” badge.

According to the Ministry of Health, several healthcare professionals were honored at a ceremony marking Medical and Pharmaceutical Workers’ Day. Among the award recipients was otorhinolaryngologist Hasan Komilov, who saved a female passenger’s life on board an aircraft.

Komilov is the head of a private clinic in Samarkand and a researcher at Tashkent State Medical University.

According to reports, on October 11 of this year, a female passenger aboard a flight from Tashkent to Seoul suddenly became critically ill and went into severe shock. Upon learning about the emergency, Komilov immediately stepped in and provided the necessary medical assistance. Although other doctors were also on board, he took the initiative and managed to save the passenger’s life.

In recognition of his quick response, professional expertise, and dedication during the emergency, Komilov was awarded the “Guardian of Public Health” badge on the occasion of Medical and Pharmaceutical Workers’ Day.