Tashkent's Public School No. 60 recently hosted the "Nurturing a Healthy Generation" national seminar as part of the "Health Routes" educational program, a component of the global "Nestlé for Healthier Kids" initiative. The event brought together key stakeholders from 12 regions, including representatives from the Ministry of Preschool and School Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change, and the Republican Education Center. Officials from the Tashkent Department of Preschool and School Education, members of the medical community, teachers, and child health experts also attended.
The primary goal of the "Health Routes" program is to foster a culture of healthy living among the country's youth. The initiative is implemented with the joint support of Nestlé Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Preschool and School Education, the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change, and the Republican Education Center.
During the seminar, participants reviewed the program's outcomes for the 2025–2026 academic year and discussed strategies for its future development and expansion across the national school system. Currently active in Tashkent, 12 regions of Uzbekistan, and the Republic of Karakalpakstan, the program reaches over 12,000 students annually. Through themed lessons, practical activities, and educational initiatives, children learn the core principles of healthy living, balanced nutrition, and environmental stewardship.
A central highlight of the seminar was the debut of the "Food Lab," a new experiential format for schools. This unique, interactive session allows students to explore the principles of healthy eating through hands-on experiments and scientific observations. During the demonstration, students from School No. 60 teamed up with medical students to conduct visual experiments, exploring the nutritional properties of various foods and their vital role in a balanced diet.
"For Nestlé, it is incredibly rewarding to be part of an initiative that unites educators, parents, and experts around a shared goal: helping the next generation grow up healthy, confident, and mindful," said Sergey Lysyuk, General Director of Nestlé Uzbekistan. "We are thrilled with the program’s outcomes for the 2025–2026 academic year and remain fully committed to supporting educational projects dedicated to children's well-being."
The seminar also provided a platform to review the program's overall impact across Uzbekistan, map out milestones for the upcoming school year, and showcase teaching breakthroughs from the finalists of a specialized curriculum design competition.
"The 'Health Routes' program equips students with the practical skills needed to make conscious, everyday choices—from what they eat to how they care for their overall well-being," emphasized Dilshoda Norboeva, Director of the Republican Education Center under the Ministry of Preschool and School Education. "Crucially, this impact extends far beyond the classroom, as children bring these habits home to their families. We see that initiatives like this enrich the educational landscape and champion modern teaching methods focused on long-term youth wellness."
"Collaborating with Nestlé is of immense value to our country's future in environmental education," Abdullaeva stated. "Expanding these modules and projects is highly effective, as they contribute significantly to building ecological awareness and a sustainable mindset among children and young people."
The event concluded with an awards ceremony honoring the educators and regional coordinators who made outstanding contributions to implementing the program across Uzbekistan and championing healthy lifestyle principles among school students.
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