The reforms being implemented in our country in the field of spirituality and enlightenment are regarded as one of the key factors contributing to the development of high moral values and ethical qualities in every citizen. In this regard, it is sufficient to recall the words of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev:

  “For us, spirituality is the embodiment of mutual trust, respect, and consideration among people, noble aspirations aimed at building the future of our nation and state together, and exemplary human virtues. In other words, spirituality is the foundation that determines the essence and quality of all socio-political relations in society. The stronger this foundation is, the stronger both the nation and the state will be.”

  A significant example is the Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PP-5040, dated March 26, 2021, “On Measures to Fundamentally Improve the System of Spiritual and Educational Work.” This Resolution emphasizes addressing existing challenges, increasing the effectiveness and impact of spiritual and educational activities, expanding their scope, strengthening the sense of involvement of the population—especially young people—in the reforms being carried out in the country, establishing a unified system for coordinating activities in this field, enhancing the intellectual potential, consciousness, and worldview of young people, strengthening their ideological resilience, and educating a well-rounded generation imbued with patriotism, love, and devotion to the Motherland and the people.

  Therefore, spiritual and educational work is considered one of the most important areas of activity of the Department of Hygiene. At the department, these activities are carried out continuously in accordance with an approved annual plan. The work is coordinated and organized by the faculty member responsible for spiritual and educational affairs, F.S. Ibragimova.

  The Department regularly conducts spiritual, educational, and character-building activities in the following priority areas:

• Organizational and educational activities;
• Promotion of the national idea and national values;
• Prevention of religious extremism, fanaticism, and international terrorism, as well as fostering interethnic harmony and interfaith tolerance;
• Cultivating love for the Motherland, devotion to the nation, and a sense of national pride;
• Developing political culture and legal awareness;
• Ideological education;
• Intellectual development;
• Promoting respect for universal human values;
• Encouraging and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

  In these priority areas, the Department's faculty members work closely with students to carry out the following activities:

  Promoting an active civic position among students and strengthening democratic principles based on national and universal values;

  Effectively communicating the goals and significance of the political, economic, social, and spiritual reforms being implemented in the country, as well as newly adopted legislative acts;

  Participating in the assessment and improvement of the social and moral environment among students of the Department;

  Conducting awareness-raising activities aimed at countering internal and external threats to peace, stability, sustainable national development, national traditions, cultural values, and humanitarian ideals;

  Strengthening constructive ideas, interfaith tolerance, and interethnic harmony in students' social and spiritual life;

  Promoting the philosophy of a healthy lifestyle among students;

  Organizing students' leisure time in accordance with the Department's academic profile and specialization through various educational, scientific, cultural, and extracurricular clubs and activities.