The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic reminds of the importance of following basic rules to protect against ARVI. In particular, medical professionals recommend adhering to the following guidelines:
A new establishment providing psychological assistance has opened in Bishkek — the Kerege Center. This space has been created with care and a modern approach, offering comfortable conditions for individual and group therapy. Why was the name "Kerege" chosen? Kerege represents the framework of a yurt that supports its structure. Just as the kerege is the foundation of the yurt, mental balance and health are fundamental for a harmonious and fulfilling life for every individual.
In New York, 68-year-old mother of 13 children, Marybeth Lewis, is facing charges of fraud related to childbirth. The New York Times covers her story in detail. To become the mother of yet another pair of twins, Marybeth used deception involving an IVF clinic, her husband, and even a judge. These actions could lead to a year in prison. Over the past two years, the woman has spent more than $500,000 on legal fees, fighting for her freedom and the right to custody of the twins, whom she considers
Jalil Abdykalikov, a distinguished physician and director of the Panfilov District Center for General Medical Practice, passed away at the age of 70, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health. Jalil Abdykalikov was born on June 2, 1955, in the village of Sary-Bulak, located in the Jayil District of the Chuy Region. In 1979, he completed his studies at the Kyrgyz State Medical Institute, after which he began his career at the Republican Clinical Hospital.
According to information from the Department of State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, 6,574 cases of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) were registered in Kyrgyzstan over the past week. This is a decrease of 1.9% compared to the previous week. Of the total number of patients, 63.8% are children under the age of 14, which corresponds to 4,192 cases. Hospitalization was required for 6.7% of patients, amounting to 441 individuals.
The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has presented a draft new regulation for public discussion concerning sanitary norms in educational institutions. This document proposes amendments to the government decree adopted on April 11, 2016, under number 201, particularly regarding sanitary and epidemiological requirements. The main goal of the changes is to improve the conditions and organization of the educational process in schools.
On October 29 and 30, a regional conference took place in Dushanbe, dedicated to issues of pandemic prevention, food system resilience, and ecosystem protection in Central Asia. During the event, a Regional Coordination Council (RCC) for the "One Health" program was established, with Kyrgyzstan becoming a co-chair. At the first meeting of the RCC, a protocol was signed outlining the next steps aimed at strengthening cooperation in the areas of human, animal, and environmental health,
At the age of 66, Sveta Aalieva Myrzalieva, a physician of the highest category and an excellent healthcare worker, passed away. This sad news was reported by her colleagues. Since 1991, Myrzalieva had been working at the Chui Regional Center for General Medical Practice.
From October 28 to November 3, a series of training sessions was organized in Bishkek, aimed at developing skills in data analysis and utilization in the healthcare sector. This information was presented by the press service of the Ministry of Health on November 3. Participants in the training have the opportunity to work with real and training datasets, allowing them to assess vaccination coverage and epidemiological surveillance indicators. Based on the data obtained, they develop
On October 31 in Bishkek, a mass poisoning occurred among students and staff at the "Seitek STEM" school. According to information from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center, the total number of affected individuals was 84, including 4 teachers.
The private school "Seitek STEM" was fined 28,000 soms by the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center after an incident of mass poisoning. According to the center, 84 people were affected by the incident, including 4 teachers.
As a result of the incident at the "Seitek STEM" school, the number of injured has increased to 75 people, as reported by the chief physician of the Republican Infectious Diseases Hospital, Gulzhigit Aaliev. Of this number, 68 are children and 7 are adults. According to Aaliev, 13 people were hospitalized, of which five have already been discharged. Currently, 8 patients remain in the hospital: 6 children and 2 adults. Their condition is assessed as satisfactory, and it is expected
At the National Center for Maternal and Child Care, a new method of immunological testing has been implemented to improve kidney transplant outcomes, as reported by the institution itself. This test allows for the assessment of histocompatibility between the donor and recipient based on the HLA system (human leukocyte antigens). It also includes cross-matching, which identifies antibodies that interact with the specific donor's cells, as well as determining the PRA level, which indicates
According to data from the National Statistics Committee, since the beginning of 2025, there have been 2,898 deaths related to neoplasms registered in Kyrgyzstan. The highest number of such cases is observed in the city of Osh (543) and Chui region (514). The fewest deaths have been recorded in Issyk-Kul region (121).
Dr. Jamin Brambhatt, a urologist and robotic surgeon at Orlando Health and an associate professor at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, shared with CNN that changes in breast tissue in men are much more common than assumed. They can be caused by the accumulation of fat tissue, the growth of glandular tissue, or, in rare cases, cancer. Men who come to me for consultation sometimes humorously, and sometimes awkwardly, talk about "man boobs." For some, it's just
According to a study conducted by the American Heart Association, certain viral infections, such as COVID-19, influenza, and HIV, can significantly increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases both in the short term and long term. These findings are presented in a meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA).
At the National Center for Maternal and Child Health, the implementation of a new immunological testing methodology for kidney transplantation has begun. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Health, this immunological analysis aims to determine histocompatibility between the donor and recipient using the HLA system (human leukocyte antigens). As part of this process, crossmatching is also conducted to identify antibodies that may react with the cells of a
A charitable mission of doctors from Qatar has begun at the National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood. According to information from the Ministry of Health, six experienced surgeons from Qatar have arrived to perform cochlear implantation surgeries for children suffering from hearing impairments.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Health, a mass poisoning occurred in one of the capital's schools. On October 31, around 10:00 PM, patients with symptoms of food poisoning, including multiple vomiting, diarrhea, and severe abdominal pain, were hospitalized at the Republican Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital.
The National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCMCH) has begun implementing an immunological testing system for kidney transplantation. According to the press service of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, this method includes determining histocompatibility between the donor and recipient through the HLA system (human leukocyte antigens). It also involves conducting a crossmatch test to identify antibodies that may react to donor cells, as well as calculating the PRA indicator,
Since October 30, 2025, a charitable program organized by doctors from Qatar has been launched at the National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood (NCOMC). The group consists of six experienced surgeons who will perform cochlear implantation surgeries for children with hearing problems.
According to data from the National Statistical Committee, from January to August 2025, 1,046 infants under one year old died in Kyrgyzstan. The highest number of infant mortality cases was observed in Bishkek, where 284 cases were registered. The second place is held by the city of Osh with 203 cases, and the third place is occupied by the Jalal-Abad region with 196 cases.
According to the National Center for Cardiology and Therapy, around 20,000 people die from cardiovascular diseases in Kyrgyzstan each year. This information was announced by Myskal Duyshenalieva, head of the hypertension department, on the air of "Birinchi Radio". Among the diseases in this category are heart attacks, strokes, and cases of sudden cardiac death.
In a study conducted by scientists from China, it was found that depressive states may contribute to a more rapid decline in memory and cognitive abilities, including due to social isolation. The findings were published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Construction, the construction of a new hospital has been completed in the village of Kosh-Döbö, located in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region. The project was financed from the republican budget, with 65 million soms allocated for this purpose.
A study conducted by specialists from the University of Southern California has shown that even with normal average arterial pressure values, sharp fluctuations can accelerate degenerative processes in the brain. The findings of this work are published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has approved a law that amends the existing law "On the National Security Bodies of the Kyrgyz Republic." This law was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 24, 2025.
In Tash-Kumyr, the construction of a new modern building for the city hospital is planned, reported on October 31 the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers — Chairman of the State Committee for National Security Kamchybek Tashiev during the ceremony for the commissioning of a new apartment building. According to him, since gaining independence, large social facilities have hardly been built in the city, and the existing buildings have significantly aged. In the near future, active renewal
The Minister of Health Erkin Checheybaev held a meeting with a delegation from Sweden in Copenhagen, where the 75th session of the Regional Committee of the World Health Organization for the European Region is taking place. According to the press service of the Ministry of Health, the meeting discussed opportunities for joint cooperation in the field of digital health. In particular, the conversation focused on developing legal frameworks, ensuring cybersecurity, and implementing artificial
At the 75th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe, taking place in Copenhagen, the Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Erkin Checheybaev, met with representatives of the Swedish delegation. During the discussions, issues related to future cooperation in the field of digital health were addressed. The parties considered the development of regulatory legal acts, cybersecurity issues, as well as the possibilities of implementing artificial intelligence in medical practices.
In Copenhagen, during the 75th session of the Regional Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) for Europe, an important meeting took place between the Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Erkin Checheybaev, and David Novillo, Advisor on Digital Health at the WHO European Regional Office. During the discussions, the participants confirmed that Kyrgyzstan is committed to actively implementing initiatives for the development of artificial intelligence and digital solutions in the
Specialists from the Republican Center for Health Promotion emphasize that preventing a stroke is much easier than treating it. Not only elderly people are at risk, but also young people. Therefore, it is extremely important to pay attention to stroke prevention and the quick identification of its first signs to preserve health and life.
The Minister of Health, Erkin Checheybaev, held a meeting with David Novillo, who is an advisor on digital health at the WHO European Regional Office. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Health. This meeting took place during the 75th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe, held in Copenhagen.
A study dedicated to the issues of using artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine has been conducted in Kyrgyzstan. The results of this study were published in the journal "Healthcare of Kyrgyzstan." During the work, the ethical and legal challenges arising from the application of AI in medical practice were examined, and recommendations were proposed to ensure the responsible use of technologies in the context of the country's digitalization.
A group of scientists from the Temple University School of Medicine (USA) has identified a new mechanism that promotes heart recovery after a heart attack. The results of the study, published in the journal Circulation Research, demonstrated that a molecule — a circular RNA called circ-cdr1as — activates immune cells, shifting them into "recovery mode," which helps reduce inflammatory processes in the affected heart tissue.
A study was conducted in Kyrgyzstan focusing on the epidemiological aspects of COVID-19 infection among medical workers, the results of which were published in the journal "Healthcare of Kyrgyzstan." Within the framework of the study, data from the period 2020 to 2023 were analyzed, and a survey was conducted among medical personnel.
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has approved the draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts in the Field of Health and Education." This law was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 24, 2025.
In one of the private medical institutions in Kyrgyzstan, a program for free surgeries for patients with congenital heart defects is currently being implemented, including atrial septal defect (ASD), patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), and complex cases of ventricular septal defect (VSD). Since surgeries to correct such complex defects require high qualifications and the involvement of foreign specialists, they are performed quite rarely in the country.
Today, the fourth magnetic storm of October has been registered on Earth, which is likely to be the last one this month, reports the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the IKI RAS. Previously, magnetic storms were recorded from the 1st to the 3rd, then on October 12, and also from the 18th to the 19th. This is the second consecutive month with an increased number of magnetic storms: in September, there were five after a period of calm at the end of summer.
Salt is an essential mineral for humans, consisting of sodium and chlorine. It plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance, as well as in the functioning of the nervous system and muscles. However, excessive consumption can lead to problems with the cardiovascular system, kidneys, and high blood pressure. Therefore, experts recommend monitoring the amount of salt consumed. On this topic, Jazgul Turgumbaeva, a researcher at the National Institute of Public Health and an
In the Naryn Regional Combined Hospital, new equipment has been installed in the cardiology department: three devices for 24-hour ECG monitoring and three machines for measuring blood pressure. This was reported by Kurmanzhan Shakirova, a cardiologist in this department. According to her, the method of 24-hour ECG monitoring, also known as Holter ECG (named after the developer of the method), allows for continuous tracking of the heart's electrical activity over a 24-hour period.
At the 75th session of the European Regional Committee of the World Health Organization, taking place from October 28 to 30 in Copenhagen (Denmark), the Minister of Health Erkin Checheybaev is participating. During his speech, he highlighted Kyrgyzstan's efforts in integrating services for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the primary healthcare level. Checheybaev emphasized that this area is one of the main priorities of the Ministry and an important part
On the air of "Birinchi Radio," family doctor Elmira Agalieva shared information about the side effects of the flu vaccine. According to her, serious side effects are absent. "In rare cases, mild malaise, tenderness at the injection site, or a slight increase in temperature may occur," she added.
From October 20 to 26, Kyrgyzstan recorded 6,699 cases of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI), which is 13.9% more than the previous week, according to information from the Ministry of Health. Data from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Department shows that the epidemiological situation in the country remains stable. Of the total number of cases, 64.6% are children under 14 years old, which is equivalent to 4,329 cases. Hospitalization was required for 6.7% of them —
Immunologist Nazira Minazarova, working in the department for the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn inter-district center for disease prevention and sanitary-epidemiological surveillance, shared relevant information about measles. Since the beginning of 2023, a stable number of measles cases has been observed throughout the republic, including our district.
Vaccination against influenza has begun in Bishkek, and priority is given to people from at-risk groups. This was reported by Elmira Agalieva, a family doctor, in an interview on "Birinchi Radio." She noted that special rooms for vaccination have been established in family medicine centers.
Experts from the Bishkek Health Strengthening Center shared information about vaccination against influenza. In Kyrgyzstan, immunization against influenza is currently being carried out, with 63,734 doses of the "Grippol+" vaccine purchased. According to specialists, vaccination is considered one of the most effective methods of influenza prevention. The healthcare system has been using safe and effective vaccines for over six decades.
At the coordination council in the Talas region, chaired by Mira Seydikirimova, attention was drawn to the importance of combating HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Mira Seydikirimova noted that the goal of healthcare workers is to minimize the incidence of HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. "We are confident in the success of our efforts in this area," she said, also mentioning the achievements in improving medical services and coordinating actions in accordance with current legislation.