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Mass Poisoning in "Daamduu": Number of Victims Rises to 17, All of Them Ate Shawarma

According to the information from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Department, the total number of people affected by food poisoning at the fast food restaurant "Daamduu" has risen to 17, including 4 children. The incident occurred on January 15. Currently, 13 people are hospitalized, while 4 patients are receiving outpatient treatment. All affected individuals have received the necessary medical assistance, and clinical samples have been sent for laboratory testing.

16.01.2026, 11:16
An Unexpected Danger of Drinking Water from Coolers Has Been Revealed
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An Unexpected Danger of Drinking Water from Coolers Has Been Revealed

According to a study conducted by scientists from Loma Linda University, commercial coolers and vending machines that offer drinking water may contain microbes in greater quantities than regular tap water. This finding is based on the analysis of 70 scientific papers published in the journal AIMS Microbiology. It was found that bacteria begin to actively multiply in the nozzles and tubes of coolers just a few days after disinfection. The main factor contributing to this is the lack of residual

16.01.2026, 09:51
Fast Food Poisoning: Doctors Remind About Preventive Measures
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Fast Food Poisoning: Doctors Remind About Preventive Measures

On January 15 in Bishkek, 17 people, including 4 children, became victims of poisoning at one of the fast-food establishments. In this regard, employees of the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic have addressed the public with recommendations for preventing food poisoning. Food poisoning is an acute illness that occurs due to the consumption of food containing pathogenic microorganisms or toxic

16.01.2026, 09:36
Food poisoning. The number of victims has risen to 23, including 5 children.
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Food poisoning. The number of victims has risen to 23, including 5 children.

According to the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, as of January 16, the total number of people affected by poisoning at the fast food restaurant "Daamduu" in Bishkek has reached 23, including five children. As previously reported, a mass poisoning was registered on January 15, when the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance clarified that initially 17 people were affected, among them four children. Currently, according to the

16.01.2026, 09:31
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Standing on one leg helps strengthen muscles, improve memory, and maintain brain health, - rehabilitation medicine specialist

As we age, maintaining balance on one leg becomes increasingly difficult. However, exercises aimed at increasing the time spent in this position can not only strengthen muscles but also improve memory and positively impact brain health, notes Tracy Espiritu McKay, a rehabilitation medicine specialist from the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, in a BBC article. In youth, balancing on one leg is not a significant challenge. However, after reaching the age of 50, the

16.01.2026, 01:35
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Mass Poisoning Occurred at the Fast Food Point "Daamduu" in Bishkek

In Bishkek, a mass poisoning has been recorded related to a visit to the fast food restaurant "Daamduu." According to the information from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center of the capital, 12 people suffered from food poisoning. All the victims were hospitalized in the Republican Infectious Diseases Hospital on January 15. The location of the establishment is at the corner of Baytik Baatyr and Suerkulov streets.

15.01.2026, 22:59
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What will happen to the dismissed hospital directors and what reform has the new Ministry of Health team initiated? Commentary by Deputy Minister Kadyraliev.

As a result of inspections of more than ten medical institutions under the Ministry of Health, numerous violations related to technical and material support were identified, reported Deputy Minister of Health Bakytbek Kadyraliev in a conversation with journalists. On January 12, it became known that following the inspections, the director of the National Center for Cardiology and Therapy Talantbek Sooronbaev and the director of the Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation

15.01.2026, 20:50
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A perinatal unit has begun construction at the A. Tashieva Center for Maternal and Child Care.

In the Suzak district, construction of a new perinatal block has begun on the territory of the Alima Tashieva Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood. The new building will consist of three floors and will be equipped with all necessary conditions in accordance with modern medical requirements. The perinatal center will feature specialized rooms, modern equipment, and infrastructure necessary for providing quality medical care to mothers and newborns.

15.01.2026, 19:17
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The corridors of Uzgen hospital are filled with people standing in line.

In the Uzgen district, there is a sharp increase in the number of people waiting for medical services at the General Practice Center, which has caused dissatisfaction among citizens, as local residents report. Beremet Mamasadykova, the head of this medical institution, confirmed that there is a significant accumulation of patients at the GP Center today.

15.01.2026, 16:52
WHO calls for increased taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol
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WHO calls for increased taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on governments worldwide to significantly increase taxes on alcoholic and sugary beverages. This statement was made as part of two new global reports from the organization. According to WHO experts, low tax rates on such products make them affordable and contribute to an increase in diseases related to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular issues, and cancer, especially among youth and children. This, in turn, creates additional burdens on healthcare

15.01.2026, 16:42
What Physical Activity Does a Person Need – Doctors' Advice
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What Physical Activity Does a Person Need – Doctors' Advice

Doctors from the Republican Center for Health Promotion and Mass Communication provided recommendations on what physical activity is necessary to maintain good health throughout life. According to their data, physical activity includes any movements performed using muscle strength that lead to energy expenditure, expressed in kilocalories. This encompasses both work-related activities and everyday tasks.

15.01.2026, 10:28
Unexpected Link Between COVID-19 and Alzheimer's Disease Revealed
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Unexpected Link Between COVID-19 and Alzheimer's Disease Revealed

Researchers from Stony Brook University conducted an analysis of data from 227 patients who had contracted COVID-19 and were suffering from neurological symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, as well as disturbances in smell and balance. Their findings were published in the journal eBioMedicine and reported by Lenta.ru. The study revealed an elevated level of tau protein in these individuals, which is a marker for neurodegenerative diseases. The blood of the participants showed an average

14.01.2026, 18:16
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Free Replacement of Lifelong Driver's Licenses: The Number of Drivers in Karakol Willing to Undergo Medical Examination Has Increased

In Karakol, there is an increase in the number of drivers wishing to undergo medical examinations following the introduction of a program for the free replacement of indefinite driver's licenses. From January 15 to February 15, the Presidential Administration announced the possibility of free replacement of indefinite licenses in Kyrgyzstan.

14.01.2026, 16:51
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"Ambulance service in Bishkek serves the city with 35-40 vehicles, - deputy"

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, which took place on January 14, Deputy Zhanibek Abirov drew attention to the problem of providing the ambulance service in Bishkek with the necessary number of vehicles. According to his information, based on population data after the administrative-territorial reform, more than 1.3 million people live in the capital. The large area of the city also complicates the promptness of medical responses.

14.01.2026, 16:05
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The deputy raised issues regarding the accessibility of the clinic and the shortage of medicines in the Uzgen district.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, Deputy Gulnara Baatyrova raised important issues regarding healthcare in several localities of the Osh region. She noted that a new clinic building for a group of family doctors was constructed in the village of Myrzaka in the Uzgen district. However, its location on the outskirts of the village creates difficulties for both residents and medical staff.

14.01.2026, 15:57
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In the village of Talas, the hospital is in a state of emergency, - deputy

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Medina Kairylbekova raised the issue of the catastrophic state of the hospital in the village of Talas, located in the Manas district. She noted that previously there was a maternity hospital in this village, which was closed, and now local residents have to travel to the district hospital, which is located at a considerable distance. In this regard, the villagers are requesting to consider the possibility of building a new medical facility.

14.01.2026, 15:10
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The deputy spoke about the risk of cross-infection due to a lack of autoclaves at the National Center for Maternal and Child Health.

During the session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 14, Deputy Zhyldyz Sadyrbaeva drew attention to a serious problem regarding the lack of sterilization equipment at the National Center for Maternal and Child Health located in the Jal microdistrict of Bishkek. According to the deputy, this medical institution uses a steam sterilizer, or autoclave, which was manufactured in 1996. It frequently breaks down and cannot handle the workload.

14.01.2026, 12:28