Since the beginning of 2021, there has been a constant increase in the number of people with mental disorders in Kyrgyzstan. At a press conference at the "Sputnik Kyrgyzstan" agency, a representative of the Ministry of Health, Nurgul Ibraeva, reported that the number of patients with relevant diagnoses increases by 10-11% annually. According to official data, by the beginning of 2025, more than 50,000 people will be registered, and every year doctors identify new cases of mental disorders in 3,000 to 4,500 citizens.
Experts note that mental disorders are becoming one of the most serious challenges to public health, comparable to non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, oncology, and cardiovascular pathologies. According to the Ministry of Health, about 11% of the population faces depression, increased anxiety, suicide risks, and various forms of addiction.
In response to these growing problems, the country's authorities have begun developing a national strategy for mental health protection, which has not been updated for a long time. The reform includes changes in the primary healthcare system, where multidisciplinary teams are being formed in clinics. In addition to family doctors and home care nurses, professional psychologists and psychiatrists will be mandatory members of these teams, which will allow for more effective identification and support of patients.
