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Flu outbreak in Batken: Hospitals are overcrowded, additional beds have been set up

In Batken, there has been a sharp increase in cases of influenza, prompting medical institutions to open additional beds, reports Turmush correspondent. Every day, between 200 and 230 patients visit the Batken Regional Unified Hospital, most of whom are diagnosed with "influenza." The infectious diseases department has only 45 beds, and currently, 44 of them are occupied. In response to the rising number of patients, an additional 18 beds have been set up, and a new block has been

03.12.2025, 18:20
The Ministry of Health reminded about measures for the prevention of ARVI and influenza
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The Ministry of Health reminded about measures for the prevention of ARVI and influenza

The Ministry of Health has once again drawn citizens' attention to the importance of adhering to preventive measures aimed at preventing acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and influenza. According to the press service, following simple recommendations can significantly reduce the likelihood of infection and the spread of viruses. The main advice from the Ministry of Health includes the following points:

03.12.2025, 17:34
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The Cabinet and the World Bank Discussed the Development of Primary Health Care in Kyrgyzstan

On December 3, a meeting took place at the "Yntymak Ordo" center between Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, Hugh Riddell, head of the World Bank office in Kyrgyzstan, and Mohini Kakkar, senior health specialist leading the working group responsible for implementing the Primary Health Care Quality Improvement Program. As reported by the government press service, the discussion focused on the interim results of the program, as well as plans to expand its coverage and enhance its

03.12.2025, 16:43
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In Kyrgyzstan, a call has been made for the responsible use of antibiotics in livestock farming

In Kyrgyzstan, with the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Veterinary Service for Livestock Development, Pastures, and Feed has released an informational video that emphasizes the importance of responsible and controlled use of antibiotics in livestock. This initiative aims to reduce instances of uncontrolled use of antibacterial agents and to raise farmers' awareness of the potential risks associated with antibiotic resistance.

03.12.2025, 15:49
Another Victory Over Cancer in Children: Doctors at the NCMID Discharged a Patient
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Another Victory Over Cancer in Children: Doctors at the NCMID Discharged a Patient

At the National Center for Maternal and Child Health, a joyful moment occurred: a girl who overcame osteosarcoma — bone cancer — was discharged from the medical facility. This was reported by Sultan Stambekov, head of the pediatric oncology department. According to the doctor, the young patient underwent a complex and lengthy treatment process, starting from the moment of the severe diagnosis and ending with the successful completion of all therapy. She received chemotherapy at the center, as

03.12.2025, 14:10
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Due to the increase in ARVI, 12 kindergartens in the Kadamjay district are closed

In the Batken region, in the Kadamjay district, 12 kindergartens have temporarily suspended their operations due to an increase in cases of acute respiratory viral infections. According to information from the district center for sanitary and epidemiological surveillance, as of December 3, 12 preschool institutions in the area have been closed due to the rise in ARVI cases.

03.12.2025, 13:16
In Kyrgyzstan, dozens of kindergartens are closed due to the rise in ARVI. Quarantine measures are being discussed.
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In Kyrgyzstan, dozens of kindergartens are closed due to the rise in ARVI. Quarantine measures are being discussed.

In Bishkek, about 25 kindergartens are temporarily closed, while in the Chui region, this number reaches 40. In the Osh region, five schools have switched to distance learning. This data was announced on December 2 at a meeting of the operational headquarters discussing the epidemiological situation related to ARVI and influenza in the country. The Ministry of Health reported that sanitary recommendations have been prepared for the heads of various institutions. Letters have been sent to

03.12.2025, 11:25
In Kyrgyzstan, 37,068 cases of ARVI and influenza were registered in a week
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In Kyrgyzstan, 37,068 cases of ARVI and influenza were registered in a week

From November 24 to 30, 2025, during the 48th week, the country registered 37,068 cases of ARVI and influenza, which is 2.5 times more compared to the previous week. This information was presented by the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. Among all the patients, 73% are children under 14 years old, and 5% of the total number of patients require hospitalization.

03.12.2025, 10:50
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Updated Directory of Discounted Medications for Insured Citizens

Starting from December 1, 2025, the updated Directory of Essential Medicines has come into effect, according to information from the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund. In the new directory, the compensation amounts for medications available through subsidized programs at outpatient pharmacies have been revised. It includes 7 international non-proprietary names (INN) of medicines:

03.12.2025, 10:17
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Epidemiologists recommend introducing temporary restrictions in places with large gatherings of children during intense increases in ARVI and influenza

The Ministry of Health reports that epidemiologists are strongly urging the introduction of temporary restrictions and quarantine measures in places where children gather in large numbers, in the event of continued growth in the number of cases of ARVI and influenza. On December 2, a meeting of the operational headquarters was held at the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Department, where the current epidemiological situation in the republic was discussed.

03.12.2025, 09:38
The FOMS updated the directory of subsidized medications for insured citizens
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The FOMS updated the directory of subsidized medications for insured citizens

Starting from December 1, 2025, a new Directory of Essential Medicines will come into effect as part of the Additional Mandatory Health Insurance (MHI) program. According to the Federal Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund (FOMS), the updated directory revises the compensation amounts for medications that can be obtained through preferential programs at pharmacies at the outpatient level.

03.12.2025, 08:41
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In Kyrgyzstan, the number of cases of ARVI and influenza has doubled. Over 36,000 cases registered in a week.

According to information provided by Dinara Otorbaeva, a specialist from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Department, the number of cases of ARVI and influenza in Kyrgyzstan has doubled over the past week, reaching more than 36,000 cases. This data was announced on the air of UTRK. From November 17 to 23, 13,054 cases of illness were recorded.

02.12.2025, 16:46
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Deputy Prime Minister Introduced Acting Minister Dosmambetov to the Ministry of Health Team

On December 2, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Edil Baisalov, held a meeting with the staff of the Ministry of Health, during which he introduced the acting Minister — Kanibek Dosmambetov. In his address to the ministry employees, the Cabinet's press service reports that Baisalov emphasized Dosmambetov's managerial skills and expressed confidence that his appointment would be an important step towards the renewal of the healthcare system. This

02.12.2025, 15:11
The Central District Hospital in At-Bashinsky District received a laparoscope with a set worth over $86,000.
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The Central District Hospital in At-Bashinsky District received a laparoscope with a set worth over $86,000.

A laparoscope worth $86,697 has been handed over to the At-Bashinsky district. This became known thanks to information provided by the Embassy of Japan in Kyrgyzstan. The equipment handover ceremony took place on November 27, 2025, and was organized as part of the Japanese grant program "Roots of Grass and Human Security." The event was attended by Akira Sanno, the Second Secretary of the Embassy of Japan in Kyrgyzstan, and representatives of the At-Bashinsky district's medical

02.12.2025, 13:57
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A new school worth 156.8 million soms is being built in the Kadamjay district

In the village of Airybaz, which is part of the rural district of Maidan in the Kadamjai region, the construction of school No. 67, named in honor of the "10th Anniversary of Kyrgyzstan," is actively ongoing. This project is funded by the national budget. According to the project, the new educational institution will accommodate 500 students. The total cost of its construction is 156 million 872 thousand soms.

02.12.2025, 13:26
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A Number of Hospitals Will Receive Financial Autonomy — Sadyr Japarov Signed a Decree

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has approved a decree regarding the provision of financial autonomy to several state healthcare institutions. This document points out existing issues in the management and financing of state healthcare organizations, including insufficient flexibility in staffing matters, which complicates the attraction of additional resources and the implementation of modern management practices. This negatively affects the quality of medical services and

02.12.2025, 10:09
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The Ministry of Health received 5 ventilators to strengthen neonatal care in the Batken region

On December 1, an official handover of five SV300 ventilators (Mindray, with Neo function) took place at the Ministry of Health. These devices were purchased as part of the "Strengthening the Health System of Kyrgyzstan" project, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The cost of the supplied equipment exceeded 65 thousand US dollars. The ventilators will be sent to the neonatal departments of Batken and Batken region, where they will be used to provide

01.12.2025, 15:03
Five Ventilators for Newborns Transferred to Batken Region
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Five Ventilators for Newborns Transferred to Batken Region

On December 1, a ceremony was held in Bishkek to hand over five SV300 (Mindray, with Neo function) ventilators. These devices were purchased as part of the "Strengthening the Health System of Kyrgyzstan" project with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). According to information from the Ministry of Health, the total cost of the equipment exceeded $65,000. The ventilators are intended for neonatal departments in Batken and Batken region, where they will be

01.12.2025, 13:27
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In Kyrgyzstan, 978 new cases of HIV were identified in 10 months

According to information provided on December 1 by the Director of the Republican Center for the Control of Hemocontact Viral Hepatitis and HIV (RCKHVH), Umutkan Chokmorova, there were 978 new cases of HIV recorded in Kyrgyzstan from January to October 2025. Since 1996, as of November 1, 2025, the country has registered 15,298 cases of HIV infection. During this time, 767 people have died from the consequences of the disease.

01.12.2025, 10:59
The risk of a bird flu pandemic has been assessed
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The risk of a bird flu pandemic has been assessed

According to information from Reuters, the director of the Respiratory Infections Center at the Pasteur Institute in France, Marie-Anne Rameix-Velti, warned of the potential threat that the bird flu virus could mutate and cause a more serious pandemic than COVID-19. Bird flu is transmitted among both wild and domestic birds. Experts are considering the likelihood of the virus mutating and its ability to infect humans. Rameix-Velti noted: "There is concern that the virus could adapt to

30.11.2025, 15:31
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Scientists have discovered a simple way to combat insomnia

According to Hong Kong researchers, published in the journal The BMJ, practicing tai chi may be as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-I) in treating chronic insomnia in older adults. In a study involving 200 participants over the age of 50 with diagnosed chronic insomnia, participants engaged in either tai chi or CBT-I for three months. The sessions were held twice a week for one hour. After the program concluded and a year later, researchers assessed the participants'

29.11.2025, 03:48
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The habit of napping during the day may be linked to a healthier brain, study finds

According to a new study, the habit of napping during the day may be linked to improved brain health. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 380,000 participants from the UK Biobank. In their work, the researchers applied a Mendelian randomization method, comparing 92 genetic variants that determine the predisposition to daytime sleep with MRI results and cognitive tests. The results were published in the journal Sleep Health: Journal of the National Sleep Foundation.

29.11.2025, 01:22
The Ministry of Health reports a decrease in the number of cases of ARVI and influenza in Bishkek
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The Ministry of Health reports a decrease in the number of cases of ARVI and influenza in Bishkek

The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced current information regarding the spread of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and influenza in Bishkek. The agency continues to closely monitor the epidemiological situation amid the seasonal increase in morbidity. According to recent data, some medical institutions are observing a decrease in the number of visits and hospitalizations compared to previous days. This allows for more efficient distribution of the workload and

28.11.2025, 17:01
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In capital city medical institutions, a decrease in visits for ARVI and influenza is noted, - Ministry of Health

In the capital's medical institutions of Bishkek, there is a decrease in the number of visits and hospitalizations due to ARVI and influenza, as reported by the Ministry of Health. The agency is monitoring the epidemiological situation amid the seasonal rise in morbidity. Daily changes in the number of visits are considered normal for this time of year, and final conclusions about the dynamics will be made based on the analysis of weekly data.

28.11.2025, 16:21
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In the intensive care unit of the "infectious diseases" department, there are 6 patients with ARVI.

In the Republican Infectious Disease Hospital, 6 patients suffering from acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) are being treated in the intensive care unit. As reported by the Ministry of Health, the number of visits and hospitalizations to the medical facility has noticeably decreased in recent days compared to the beginning of the week. At the same time, despite the reduction in new cases, the bed capacity remains under high load: 500 beds are in use, while the actual number of patients

28.11.2025, 15:41
Kyrgyzstan Implements Digital Innovations in Maternal and Reproductive Health
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Kyrgyzstan Implements Digital Innovations in Maternal and Reproductive Health

A round table was held in Bishkek, which became a platform for discussing the results of the joint work of the Kyrgyz Alliance of Midwives and the project "Improving Maternal and Child Health in Central Asia," implemented with the support of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main goal of the project is to improve the quality of medical services for pregnant women, mothers, and newborns at

28.11.2025, 14:19
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At the international conference, experts discussed the need for an oncology center in Manas. Comment by Professor Pershukov

The international conference dedicated to the topic "Development of Oncology Care in the Modern World Against the Background of Decreasing Mortality from Cardiovascular Diseases" took place on November 27 at the Jalal-Abad Regional Clinical Hospital. The event was organized by the Jalal-Abad State University (JASU). Professor and Doctor of Medical Sciences Igor Pershukov, who heads the Department of Hospital Therapy with a course in Radiological Diagnostics and Oncology at JASU,

28.11.2025, 10:52
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Illegal medical drugs and clinics operating without licenses identified in Bishkek

In Bishkek, cases of the use of illegal medical products and the operation of clinics without the necessary licenses have been identified, as reported by the press service of the State Tax Service. During a joint inspection conducted by the staff of the STS and representatives of the Ministry of Health, one of the private medical clinics in the capital was examined. As a result of the raid, various medical devices and equipment were found that lacked primary documentation. It was established

28.11.2025, 10:08
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In Bishkek, 33 cases of influenza registered in 2 weeks

According to information published on November 27 by the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center of the capital, there were 10,959 cases of ARVI recorded in Bishkek in November, of which 6,729 cases were among children under 14 years old. Statistics by age groups:

28.11.2025, 07:37
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Youth lasts until 30: a new study has identified five stages of human brain age

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have discovered that the human brain goes through several clearly defined phases throughout life, with significant changes occurring at ages 9, 32, 66, and 83. Scientists hope that understanding the state of the brain at these stages will shed light on the causes of mental illnesses and dementia. This information is an adapted translation from material published on the BBC News website. The original can be found here.

27.11.2025, 10:22
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In Kyrgyzstan, the number of those infected with the "Hong Kong flu" is increasing. What does this strain of flu represent?

According to the data from the Department of State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, more than 91% of all registered cases of influenza last week were of the A/H3N2 strain, also known as the "Hong Kong flu." From November 17 to 23, the country recorded 13,054 cases of ARVI and influenza. Laboratory studies show the following picture regarding circulating viruses:

26.11.2025, 17:17