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The virological laboratory of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center of Bishkek is accredited by the Kyrgyz Accreditation Center.

The virological laboratory at the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center of Bishkek has successfully passed accreditation at the Kyrgyz Accreditation Center according to the international standard ISO 15189:2022. As reported by the center's press service, this standard sets requirements for the quality and competence of medical laboratories, gaining recognition on the international stage.

24.10.2025, 11:59

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Maternity Hospital No. 4 in Bishkek Closed for Repairs

In Bishkek, the city perinatal center (maternity hospital No. 4) has temporarily suspended its operations for renovation work. According to information received from the Ministry of Health, this process will last until November 6. Pregnant women are being directed to other maternity facilities in the capital. The ministry added that the other maternity hospitals in the city are operating as usual.

24.10.2025, 11:50

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Chinese ophthalmologists performed 317 surgeries at the Osh Interregional Hospital

From October 11 to 22, Chinese doctors performed 317 eye surgeries at the Osh Interregional Combined Clinical Hospital, according to information from the Ministry of Health. As part of the "Express Health - Bright Journey" initiative, specialists from China carried out 317 free surgeries, allowing many patients to regain their sight. The cost of one surgery exceeds 100,000 soms, but all expenses were covered under the project.

24.10.2025, 11:45

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Chinese ophthalmologists performed 317 free surgeries in Osh

From October 11 to 22, a team of Chinese ophthalmologists worked at the Osh Interregional Clinical Hospital as part of the "Express Health - Bright Journey" initiative. According to the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan, over two weeks, Chinese specialists successfully performed 317 free surgeries, allowing patients to restore their vision and see the surrounding world again.

24.10.2025, 11:05

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The Cabinet proposed to temporarily suspend the licensing of additional medical education programs.

The State Agency for Intellectual Property and Innovations has initiated a proposal to introduce a temporary moratorium on the licensing of new educational programs in the field of medicine. This draft resolution has been submitted for public discussion.

24.10.2025, 10:08

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How to Save Patients with Myocardial Infarction Now? Opinion of Professor Igor Pershukov

Myocardial infarction continues to be one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, including in Kyrgyzstan. Professor Igor Pershukov, Doctor of Medical Sciences, shares his opinion on why even the achievements of modern medicine cannot always save patients, and what measures are necessary for effective treatment in a mountainous country. Professor Pershukov is the head of the Department of Hospital Therapy with a course in Radiological Diagnostics and Oncology at JAGU, as well as a full

24.10.2025, 08:44

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The construction of the National Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics continues

In Bishkek, the construction of the National Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics is actively underway. This medical facility is being built on the basis of the City Clinical Emergency Hospital. Academician Sabyrbek Jumabekov, who heads the Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics, shared information about the project's progress with AKIpress.

23.10.2025, 19:07

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In Naryn Region, a capsule was laid for the construction of the maternity ward building of the regional hospital.

On October 23, the Deputy Prime Minister and head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, laid a capsule symbolizing the beginning of construction of a new maternity ward at the Naryn Regional Unified Hospital. According to the press service of the State National Security Committee, the new ward will have 100 beds and will consist of four floors, including a basement.

23.10.2025, 15:14

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In the Talas Region, more than thirty cases of death among children under 1 year old have been registered since the beginning of the year: What is the cause of 90% of them?

The regional board in Talas, attended by the leadership of the presidential representative office, discussed a number of important issues. During the meeting, the socio-economic indicators of the region for the first nine months of 2025 were analyzed.

23.10.2025, 15:11