Cases of Down syndrome are more frequently registered in the city of Bishkek, - Ministry of Health

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At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues, which took place on February 10, First Deputy Minister of Health Aibek Matkerimov presented data on cases of Down syndrome registered in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that the highest number of cases is observed in Bishkek.

On the committee's agenda was information regarding the implementation of the Jogorku Kenesh resolution concerning children with autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy.

The statistics on Down syndrome cases over the past three years by region are as follows:

    • Bishkek: 2022 — 42 cases, 2023 — 44, 2024 — 56;

    • Osh (city): 2022 — 8, 2023 — 7, 2024 — 14;

    • Chui Region: 2022 — 3, 2023 — 22, 2024 — 19;

    • Talas Region: 2022 — 4, 2023 — 8, 2024 — 5;

    • Naryn Region: 2022 — 5, 2023 — 6, 2024 — 5;

    • Osh Region: 2022 — 25, 2023 — 15, 2024 — 23;

    • Jalal-Abad Region: 2022 — 22, 2023 — 15, 2024 — 21;

    • Batken Region: 2022 — 8, 2023 — 5, 2024 — 9;

    • Issyk-Kul Region: 2022 — 8, 2023 — 10, 2024 — 9.

Deputy Nilufar Alimjanova raised the issue of starting a more detailed identification of the disease. Aibek Matkerimov responded that there are certain signs that parents should pay attention to, such as the newborn's reaction to light and other symptoms in the first month of life. Pamphlets are distributed in clinics, and family doctors help explain the information to parents.

In this regard, the deputy emphasized the importance of raising awareness, as many parents are not informed about the signs of Down syndrome and do not pay attention to them, leading to late visits to medical institutions.
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