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A rehabilitation village for children with disabilities will be built in the village of Archaly (sketches)
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A rehabilitation village for children with disabilities will be built in the village of Archaly (sketches)

In the village of Archaly, a rehabilitation complex for children with disabilities will be built. The press service of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan reported that, by the order of the country's president Sadyr Japarov, the design and construction of a modern rehabilitation center based on the already functioning institution "Maksat" will begin. This is aimed at developing the rehabilitation assistance system for children and increasing the accessibility of specialized

05.02.2026, 15:15
Society / Health

Deputy: At the time, "Kyrgyzgas" was handed over to "Gazprom" for $1. What promises were made back then?

At the meeting, Deputy Meder Aliyev suggested that officials and representatives of "Gazprom" discuss issues related to the gasification of the settlements in the Sokuluk district in an informal setting over a cup of coffee. Aliyev noted that he does not have the opportunity to elaborate on the complex situation with gas supply in the Sokuluk district, which is why he proposed a meeting outside of the official format.

05.02.2026, 15:14
Health

Oncological hospitals need psychologists to work with patients, - deputy

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Ismanali Joroев emphasized the importance of involving psychologists in the work of oncology hospitals. In his opinion, specialists in psychology can help patients properly perceive and understand their diagnoses. Ismanali Joroев noted that often doctors inform patients of their diagnoses without prior preparation, which leads to shock states and leaves people alone with their feelings. The deputy is convinced that having psychologists in healthcare

05.02.2026, 15:04
The government plans to switch to direct provision of hemodialysis - Ministry of Health
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The government plans to switch to direct provision of hemodialysis - Ministry of Health

During a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Adilet Belekov raised an important issue regarding the establishment of a hemodialysis center in the Kochkor district. In response, Minister of Health Kanbek Dosmambetov noted that currently, hemodialysis is provided through outsourcing, mainly by private companies. According to him, the state pays 6,500 soms for each hemodialysis procedure. However, some patients believe that the quality of services leaves much to be desired, as Chinese-made

05.02.2026, 15:02
The deputy raised the issue of relocating the tuberculosis hospital in Talas next to the school.
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The deputy raised the issue of relocating the tuberculosis hospital in Talas next to the school.

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Medina Kairylbekova proposed the need to relocate the tuberculosis hospital located in Talas, near a school. She emphasized that this medical facility is situated in the city center and does not have a connection to the sewage system. “The hospital has its own septic tank. A school is located 50 meters from it, and a new educational institution is also planned to be built. Wastewater from the hospital is transported by truck and dumped into a

05.02.2026, 14:47
Health

The Ministry of Health reported no threat of the Nipah virus spreading in Kyrgyzstan

The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan is strengthening sanitary measures in connection with potential risks associated with the Nipah virus. This was reported by Health Minister Kanaybek Dosmambetov during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 5. Dosmambetov emphasized that an action algorithm has been developed and implemented in the country to respond to possible cases of the disease. Kyrgyzstan is actively cooperating with neighboring countries, such as Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, to

05.02.2026, 13:04
Health

"In Oncology, Medicine is 'in a Coma,' - Deputy"

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Kamila Talieva expressed concern about the state of medicine in the field of oncology, calling it "in a coma." She emphasized that the topic of smog discussed not only touches on environmental aspects but also directly affects the health and lives of citizens. “If in 2015, 5,000 people died from cancer, by 2025 this number could rise to 6,000. If we do not change the situation, the number of victims will continue to grow. Do we have

05.02.2026, 12:21
Health

Minister of Health: The leadership of "Kyrgyzpharmacy" has been completely renewed, ineffective management and corrupt schemes have been eliminated

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov announced a complete overhaul of the leadership of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacia." He noted that ineffective management and corruption schemes have been eliminated. According to the minister, the organization responsible for supplying medications to hospitals faced numerous problems. In 2024-2025, its operations were extremely ineffective, leading to a lack of essential medicines for the treatment of

05.02.2026, 12:20
Health

The deputy requests to improve the supply of medications to rural medical stations.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 5, Deputy Medina Kairylbekova raised an important issue concerning the provision of medical supplies to feldsher-obstetric points (FAP) in remote areas of Kyrgyzstan. According to her, residents of some distant settlements are facing a serious shortage of medications, and many of them have to cover significant distances to reach pharmacies. Kairylbekova emphasized the need to create conditions for the implementation of essential medicines in

05.02.2026, 12:09
Health

The deputy urged the Minister of Health to visit the Batken region and inspect the buildings of the Center for Public Health.

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Yrysbek Atazhanov expressed concern about the condition of several primary healthcare centers in the Kadamjai district, noting that their buildings are in unsatisfactory condition. He asked the Minister of Health Kanbek Dosmambetov about plans for a visit to the Batken region. The minister replied that the trip is scheduled for March.

05.02.2026, 11:22
Health

The Ministry of Health did not utilize 50% of the epidemiological fund in 2025. The deputy considers this inexcusable.

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Minister of Health Ryspek Sydygaliev reported that 50% of the funds from the epidemiological fund were not utilized in 2025. Deputy Jyldyz Sadyrbaeva, commenting on the draft republican budget for the upcoming year, emphasized that 18 million 381 thousand soms are allocated for combating epidemiological threats. She raised a question about how these funds were distributed.

05.02.2026, 11:21
World / Health

High-speed internet - the "nervous system" of modern radiological diagnostics, - V. Sinitsyn

In modern healthcare, radiological diagnostics, including CT, MRI, PET-CT, and radiography, have become an integral part of the digital ecosystem. To ensure high-quality and accessible diagnostics, not only modern technologies and qualified specialists are needed, but also reliable high-speed internet. In his article, Professor Valentin Sinitsyn, Doctor of Medical Sciences, discusses the role of internet infrastructure in the development of radiological diagnostics.

05.02.2026, 10:43
Health

The President signed a decree allowing private medical universities to enter into agreements with universities in the USA.

President Sadyr Japarov has made amendments to the document concerning the training of medical specialists. This decree is an addition to the previously adopted decree dated August 28, 2025, No. 250, which introduces a state monopoly on education in the field of medicine. According to the new amendments, accredited private medical higher educational institutions can now enter into agreements with universities in the USA. This will allow them to jointly develop educational programs and projects

04.02.2026, 23:10
Health

The Minister of Health and a WHO representative discussed cooperation issues

The Minister of Health Kanybek Dosmambetov held a meeting with Liviu Vedrasco, the representative of the World Health Organization in Kyrgyzstan. According to the press service of the Ministry of Health, during the meeting, the minister emphasized the importance of further developing strategic cooperation with the WHO, which has been supporting the strengthening of the country's healthcare system for over three decades.

04.02.2026, 23:06
Health

The Ministry of Health will reconsider the assignment of categories to doctors

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the First Deputy Minister of Health, Aibek Matkerimov, reported on plans to revise the process of assigning categories to doctors. Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva pointed out the existing problems in this area. She noted that doctors from the regions are forced to leave their workplaces to undergo training and take exams to obtain categories at the Institute for Retraining and Advanced Training. However, due to limited time, many are unable to complete their

04.02.2026, 20:01
Health

The Ministry of Health is working on implementing structural changes, - Deputy Minister

Deputy Gula Kozhokulova expressed her opinion on the need to restore the City Health Department in Bishkek during a parliamentary meeting. She emphasized that as a result of the administrative-territorial reform, the area of the city has significantly increased, leading to a rise in the burden on urban medical institutions that are not equipped to handle such a number of patients.

04.02.2026, 19:10
Health

In the Ak-Suysky District, men's health is being checked

In the Ak-Suysky district, an initiative called "Be Responsible" ("Жоопту бол") has been launched, aimed at improving men's health, as reported by Turmush correspondent. The participants of the event are men over 18 years old living in this area.

04.02.2026, 17:11
Health

The situation with the oncology service remains critical, - deputy

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Gulnara Baatyrova reported on the critical situation in the field of oncology assistance. World Cancer Day is celebrated on February 4, and in anticipation of this date, an important event took place on February 3 at the Oncology Center, where current issues of the service were discussed. According to the deputy, approximately 6,000 new cases of cancer are recorded annually in Kyrgyzstan, among which there are fatal outcomes. Currently, about 35,000

04.02.2026, 16:45
Cancer often doesn't hurt. What early signals should not be ignored
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Cancer often doesn't hurt. What early signals should not be ignored

Cancerous diseases usually develop slowly and may not show external symptoms in the early stages, which often leads to late diagnosis of cancer. Experts from the RCUZ and MК emphasize that regular medical examinations, tests, and screenings play a key role in the timely detection of diseases when treatment is most effective, which can lead to complete recovery and improved quality of life.

04.02.2026, 15:26