Osmonov reported that until 2010, there were 2,860 registered cases of kidney failure, and currently, this number has increased to 4,478.
He also reminded that the cost of one hemodialysis procedure used to be $100, making it unaffordable for most citizens and contributing to high mortality rates. Since 2017, within the framework of public-private partnerships, hemodialysis centers have begun to open, and there are currently 54: two of them are state-owned, four operate in a PPP format, and 48 are private.
The hemodialysis centers are located in the following regions:
- Bishkek - 11;
- Issyk-Kul region - 5;
- Chui - 6;
- Osh - 6;
- Jalal-Abad - 8;
- Talas - 3;
- Batken - 6;
- Naryn - 3.
Furthermore, Osmonov mentioned that kidney transplants are performed in several institutions, including the National Center for Maternal and Child Health, the Bishkek State Hospital named after Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and the medical clinic of Osh State University.
Starting in 2024, kidney transplant surgeries will also be financed from the state budget, whereas previously their cost was 615,000 soms.
The Minister of Health emphasized that the main causes of kidney diseases are diabetes, various infections such as glomerulonephritis, hypertension, and obesity. He urged citizens to pay attention to their health, undergo regular check-ups, treat diseases, and monitor their body weight.
According to the minister, with timely access to medical institutions, patients with acute kidney failure can restore kidney function, while those with chronic forms will have to undergo procedures continuously.
