The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has launched an important initiative to engage with medical professionals who are currently successfully working in medical institutions in the USA, Germany, the UK, Russia, and Middle Eastern countries. An online conference, led by Deputy Ministers Bakytbek Kadyraliev and Temirbek Erkinov, provided a platform to discuss how to utilize international experience for reforming the healthcare system in the republic.
The discussion covered not only issues of digitalization and the implementation of modern diagnostic methods such as NGS and bronchoscopy but also the need for a fundamental transformation in areas such as oncology, transplantology, and the development of mobile medical institutions. Conference participants, including foreign experts, shared their views on how to simplify the licensing process and enhance the training of medical personnel to meet international standards.
Particular attention was paid to the problem of staff shortages. Doctors from the diaspora expressed their readiness not only to provide consultations but also to actively participate in training local medical personnel: conducting master classes, performing complex surgeries, and organizing internships at leading global centers. In response, the Ministry of Health committed to developing systemic platforms for such collaboration, including lectures within the Mirrakhimov programs and creating favorable conditions for specialists to return to Kyrgyzstan.
In conclusion, Bakytbek Kadyraliev noted that attracting professionals from the diaspora is a strategic priority for the country. The state recognizes that the shortage of qualified personnel is one of the most serious problems and is ready to implement practical measures to apply the knowledge and technologies accumulated by our medical professionals abroad for the benefit of patients in Kyrgyzstan. The ministry plans to simplify the participation of foreign professionals in the scientific and clinical activities of the country as much as possible, creating opportunities for knowledge transfer and potential repatriation of specialists.
