At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Agricultural Policy and Ecology on February 2, measures to combat smog were discussed. Alisher Kozyuev, a deputy, addressed representatives of the Ministry of Health with a question about whether the increase in diseases is related to any virus or if it is a consequence of air pollution.
The Minister of Health Kanybek Dosmambetov noted at the meeting dedicated to the results of 2025 that medical tourism has reached significant scales and represents a negative phenomenon. He emphasized that many patients are forced to seek treatment abroad due to the low quality of medical services in the country. However, treatment outside of Kyrgyzstan does not always lead to positive outcomes — often, people do not receive the necessary help or return home without healing.
The opening of the maternity ward took place at the Osh Interregional United Clinical Hospital after a major renovation. The event was covered by the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan. High-ranking guests attended the ceremony, including First Deputy Minister of Health Aibek Matkerimov, the President's Plenipotentiary Representative in the Osh Region Amanakan Kenjebayev, Vice Mayor of the city Nurlan Zakirov, Chairman of the Osh City Council Bolot Bayetov, as well as doctors and staff of
The Ministry of Health has announced the creation of a new department that will focus on digital transformation. This was stated by Health Minister Kanaybek Dosmambetov during a board meeting dedicated to the results of 2025. According to the minister, the new unit is expected to employ at least ten specialists. The main task of the department will be to implement and develop digital solutions in healthcare.
Today, February 2, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, handed over 20 service vehicles to medical organizations in the Naryn region. According to information provided by a Turmush correspondent, the distribution of vehicles took place as follows:
In the Jalal-Abad region, events were held to inform the population about migration rules. This was reported by the press service of the regional police department. According to the department, during these events, discussions were organized with local residents and taxi drivers at the checkpoints of Ken-Sai, Bek-Abad, and Madaniyat, located in the region.
The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (MHIF) has clarified the rules for providing medical assistance to pregnant women, as well as the conditions regarding co-payments during hospitalization when the illness is not related to pregnancy, childbirth, or complications arising during pregnancy. MHIF emphasized that within the framework of the State Guarantee Program, two categories of hospitalization are distinguished.
On February 2, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported that employees of the tourist-ecological platoon of the separate patrol and post service battalion provided assistance to a minor who was injured at the "Chunkurchak" ice rink. The incident occurred on February 1, when the young man fell while going down on a tubing and injured his left leg. The police officers, noticing the incident, immediately provided first aid and monitored the
During the ceremony of handing over vehicles in the Naryn region, Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov announced that all district and territorial hospitals should become uniform and standardized. On February 2, the head of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) Kamchybek Tashiev handed over 20 vehicles to medical institutions in the Naryn region, which will help address the issue of lack of service transport and improve the material and technical base of hospitals.
At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Minister of Health Ryspek Sydygaliev reported on current trends in morbidity affecting both children and adults. In particular, he noted cases of pneumonia and bronchial asthma. Sydygaliev emphasized that although the situation is not critical, official data confirms the presence of such diseases.
Today, February 2, a ceremonial opening of the renovated maternity ward took place at the Osh Interregional Combined Clinical Hospital, which underwent a major renovation. This information was provided by the press service of the President's representative office in the Osh region.
During the meeting of the Agrarian Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, the director of the National Institute of Public Health, Jarkynbek Kasymbekov, reported that no research has been conducted in Kyrgyzstan regarding the impact of smog on citizens' health. Nevertheless, he emphasized that international studies confirm that smog is a factor contributing to the increase in respiratory diseases. “In our country, in particular, there has been a 2.5-fold increase in cases of allergic rhinitis
From February 3 to 5, precipitation is expected in Kazakhstan, including heavy rain and snow. According to "Kazhydromet," it is also advisable to prepare for icy conditions, fog, and gusty winds with blizzards. Daytime temperatures in the northern part of the country will reach 0-7 °C, in the western, northwestern, and central regions they will fluctuate from -5 to +2 °C, in the south the temperature will rise to +8 to +17 °C, and in the southeast – to +5 to +15 °C.
Kubanich Barat uulu, a 31-year-old farmer from the village of Ming-Chynar in the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, has been engaged in strawberry cultivation for four years, which provides him with a stable income. Although strawberry farming is rare in this region, he has managed to organize year-round production, harvesting both in winter and summer. “In 2022, I underwent special training and in 2023 I built a greenhouse, inspired by an idea from neighboring Uzbekistan. We purchased all
Kanibek Dosmambetov, the Minister of Health, shared the department's plans for updating the personnel in the medical field. During his speech at the final board meeting for 2025, he noted that the Ministry of Health is actively collaborating with international partners in the training of medical specialists. In particular, this concerns medical institutions in Russia, Turkey, the USA, and other countries.
The head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), Kamchybek Tashiev, handed over 20 vehicles for the needs of medical institutions in the Naryn region. This event took place with the aim of improving the material and technical base of hospitals and overcoming the shortage of service vehicles. According to the GKNB press service, the transfer of vehicles occurred on February 2 and was carried out to the following medical institutions:
The Bishkek Center for Health Promotion reports that about 80% of cancers of the tongue, lips, oral cavity, and larynx are directly related to the use of nasvay. Although the sale of nasvay is not prohibited in Kyrgyzstan, it can be easily purchased. This product is packaged in small containers and does not have a strong smell like tobacco, making it particularly appealing to children and teenagers, who perceive it as a "safe" option.
In February of this year, a month-long campaign called "Be Responsible!" will kick off in Kyrgyzstan, focused on men's health. This initiative aims to identify risk factors for non-communicable diseases among men over the age of 18, as reported by the Ministry of Health. As part of this campaign, men are encouraged to visit local primary healthcare facilities, such as family medicine centers, general practitioner practices, and rural health posts, for preventive consultations and
In 2025, more than 973 thousand men in Kyrgyzstan underwent preventive screening for non-communicable diseases, as reported by the Ministry of Health. The screening results showed that 119.6 thousand men (12%) were found to have elevated blood pressure. A high risk of cardiovascular diseases was recorded in 49.6 thousand individuals (5%), while approximately 60.8 thousand men (6%) were at high risk of developing diabetes.
According to a study published in the journal "Healthcare of the Kyrgyz Republic," patients prescribed carbamazepine fall into a high-risk category for developing Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS). Other medications that can trigger this serious condition are also used in Kyrgyzstan. Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare, primarily drug-induced, acute condition affecting the skin and mucous membranes, which can be life-threatening. It is a severe toxic-allergic reaction characterized by
The Kyrgyz Scientific Center for Human Reproduction commented on the information that appeared on social media regarding the placement of mothers in the corridors of the institution. As clarified by the Center's administration, the photographs that caused public concern were taken in the summer of 2025, when the City Perinatal Center was undergoing repairs, which significantly increased the load on the medical facility.
In Kyrgyzstan, a republican month-long campaign "Be Responsible!" is starting, aimed at identifying risk factors for non-communicable diseases in men over 18 years old. This was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. As part of this initiative, men are encouraged to visit primary healthcare facilities in their area, such as Family Medicine Centers, General Practice Centers, and Medical and Midwifery Posts, among others, to receive preventive
The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic commented on the information that appeared on social media about women in labor allegedly being in the corridors of the Kyrgyz Scientific Center for Human Reproduction. According to the Ministry of Health, based on information from the Center's administration, the photographs that were published were taken in the summer of 2025, when the City Perinatal Center was under renovation, which significantly increased the load on the institution.
At GP "Kyrgyzpharmacy," Samarbek Bolotbekov has been appointed as the deputy director, according to information received from the enterprise. Samarbek Bolotbekov is a graduate of the International University of Kyrgyzstan, where he earned a bachelor's degree with honors in "Law." He also holds a master's degree in international law and has defended a doctoral dissertation in political science. Additionally, he has a lawyer's license.
