According to Nurjamal Sheishekeva, head of the Infectious Disease Prevention Department of the Ministry of Health, a peak was recorded in 2024 with 20,996 cases, and by 2025, the number of cases decreased to 8,442.
The disease is most commonly observed in children, and its outbreaks have a cyclical nature, which is related to the weakening of collective immunity.
Zuridin Nurmatov, head of the Scientific and Practical Center for Viral Infection Control, noted that compared to neighboring countries, the situation in Kyrgyzstan remains alarming.
“The incidence of hepatitis A in our country is 26 times higher than in Kazakhstan. This is due to their mandatory vaccination policy. As a result, they do not experience seasonal spikes and periodic outbreaks,” he added.
Nurmatov also reported that a detailed analysis of the virus's spread across regions and among various age groups is currently being conducted.
In the next one to two years, a large-scale vaccination program is planned to be developed and implemented into the national calendar.
Zuridin Nurmatov
Additionally, this year, laboratory control will be strengthened. For the first time, specialists will conduct a comprehensive study of drinking and wastewater for the presence of viruses.
Nurjamal Sheishekeva noted that the most challenging epidemiological situation persists in the Jalal-Abad, Batken, and Osh regions, where poor drinking water quality is the main factor for the transmission of the infection.
We remind you that the relevant committee of the parliament is currently discussing information from the Ministry of Health regarding the prevention and epidemiological situation of hepatitis in the republic.
