In Kyrgyzstan, there are over 3,000 children with mental disabilities, - Ministry of Social Development

Евгения Комарова Health
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In Kyrgyzstan, according to preliminary data, the total number of children suffering from mental disorders is 3024. This information was announced by Ainura Orozbaeva, Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration for Digital Development, during a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh that deals with labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues.

She noted that the data on illnesses may vary. This number of 3024 children includes those with Down syndrome, autism, and other congenital anomalies. Special benefits are provided for such children, Orozbaeva added.

In addition, she reported that the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection is actively working on the creation of rehabilitation centers, in particular, the construction of a center in the Issyk-Kul region is planned.
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