Bolot Tologonovich Junusov has become the new director of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacy," which is subordinate to the Ministry of Health. This decision was made by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, who signed the corresponding order.
A meeting took place in Bishkek between Kanaybek Dosmambekov, the Minister of Health, and Antje Grave, the UN Resident Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan. During the discussion, Kanaybek Dosmambekov thanked the UN for its ongoing support in reforming the healthcare system, noting the importance of UN agencies' participation in the development and implementation of the National Action Plan aimed at health security, public health legislation, and programs that ensure equal access to medical services.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies approved the ratification of amendments to the "Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization," which pertains to subsidies in the fisheries sector. This agreement was adopted at the Twelfth Session of the WTO Ministerial Conference, held on June 17, 2022, in Geneva. The aim of the WTO protocol is to reduce harmful subsidies that contribute to overfishing and depletion of fish resources, as well as to support
The creation of a network of dental offices based in educational institutions will become a reality in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported on January 29 in an interview on "Birinchi Radio" by Gulmayram Ibraimova, the chief freelance dentist of the Ministry of Health. According to her, in February 2025, an interdepartmental order was signed, which unites the efforts of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education to prevent dental diseases among children of preschool and school age.
The Nipah virus, which has been reported in India, does not pose a threat to Kyrgyzstan; however, security measures at the border have been tightened. Deputy Minister of Health Ryspek Sydygaliev announced this during a parliamentary session. On the agenda of the parliament was also a draft law concerning the ratification of an Agreement with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development related to the "Phase 1" project under the "One Health" Program aimed at
According to information announced on January 29 on "Birinchi Radio" by the President of the Dental Association of the Kyrgyz Republic, Abibilla Kalbaev, the level of dental caries among children in Kyrgyzstan ranges from 93% to 97%. A similar situation is observed among the adult population. Kalbaev noted that caries continues to be the most common dental disease in the country. Periodontitis ranks second, affecting about 80% of the population, primarily adults, although this disease
Deputy Taalaybek Masabirov expressed the need for state support for local pharmaceutical production. He made this statement on January 29 during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. During the meeting, the parliament reviewed a draft law on the ratification of an agreement with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development concerning the first phase of the "One Health" Program, aimed at preventing pandemics and strengthening food systems in Central Asia. Deputy Minister of
In Kyrgyzstan, the focus is on reforming the medical training system. This is confirmed by the law signed by President Sadyr Japarov, "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts in the Fields of Education, Science, and Healthcare," aimed at improving the quality of training for medical specialists. The key role in training personnel is played by scientific clinical bases. Professor and former Minister of Health Talantbek Batyraliev, in his interview, spoke about the importance of such
In this educational institution, 1120 children are enrolled. During his visit, Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev decided to assess the quality of the baked goods in the cafeteria. "When did you bake these? These rolls are very hard. Bektashovich [Dosmuratov Tynchtykbek Bektashovich – head of the Osh City Education Department], you wouldn't eat this, would you? You prefer fresh bread. Why is the quality so poor? They are cold and undercooked," he stated.
The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Edil Baisalov, characterized the disruptions in the supply of medications as a management failure. At the meeting of the Ministry of Health dedicated to the results of 2025, he emphasized that by 2026, there should be zero tolerance for such incidents, especially concerning life-saving drugs. He noted that the effectiveness of healthcare should be assessed based on the real changes experienced by patients. "Our work is not measured by
At a recent meeting dedicated to the results of the work for 2025, Minister of Health Kanaybek Dosmambetov emphasized the most pressing issues facing the country's healthcare system. He pointed out challenges such as outdated infrastructure, management overload, and the leakage of qualified personnel, despite the significant professional potential in the industry.
At a recent meeting of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Minister Kanbek Dosmambetov shared the current issues facing healthcare. Among them, he highlighted the deterioration of infrastructure, the high burden on management processes, and staff turnover. Despite these challenges, Dosmambetov noted that the sector has significant potential in terms of professional personnel. In his speech, the minister emphasized the strategic vision for the development of the healthcare system,
During a recent meeting of the Board of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, priority areas for work in 2026 were established. Health Minister Kanybek Dosmambetov noted that among the main tasks is the modernization of the healthcare system. This includes updating medical infrastructure, ensuring the population has access to quality and affordable medicines, modern medical products and equipment, as well as developing human resources in this field.
In 2025, a rise in maternal mortality was recorded in Kyrgyzstan. Minister of Health Kanaybek Dosmambetov instructed to develop a comprehensive set of measures related to the increase in this indicator, reports the Ministry of Health. In the current year, 48 cases of maternal mortality have been registered, which corresponds to 34.8 per 100,000 live births. This is a 35.4% increase compared to the previous year, when 36 cases were recorded (25.7 per 100,000).
In Kyrgyzstan, there has been an increase in cases of maternal mortality in 2025, as reported by Health Minister Kanaybek Dosmambetov at a ministry board meeting. During this period, 48 cases were registered, corresponding to a rate of 34.8 per 100,000 live births. This figure is 35.4% higher than last year, when 36 cases were recorded (25.7 per 100,000). The minister noted that maternal and child mortality rates are important markers of the state of healthcare and must remain a focus, as they
In 2025, the republic registered a decrease in the number of infant mortality cases. Now this indicator stands at 13.5 per 1,000 live births, which is a 4.2% reduction compared to the previous year, according to information from the Ministry of Health. Analysis of the causes leading to infant mortality shows that the largest number of cases is associated with perinatal conditions — 65.7% (1,224 cases). In second place are congenital anomalies, accounting for 15.5% (289 cases), and in third
In 2025, Kyrgyzstan reported a decrease in infant mortality, as announced by Health Minister Kanbek Dosmambetov at a meeting of his department's board. According to the minister, the infant mortality rate was 13.5 per 1,000 live births, which represents a 4.2% decrease compared to the previous year.
On January 28, a final meeting was held at the Ministry of Health, where the results of the healthcare system's activities for 2025 were discussed and priority areas for 2026 were outlined. According to the press service of the Ministry of Health, the board meeting was chaired by Minister Kanaybek Dosmambetov.
The National Forum "Data and Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence" on January 28 became a platform for discussing pressing issues in the field of medical data exchange. Professor of Public Law and member of the Association of Professors of Public Law in Germany, Lothar Detterman, stated that pressure from regulators forces American companies to prefer to "close" their medical data rather than share it. According to Detterman, many organizations are implementing
At the meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, the achievements of 2025 and priority tasks for 2026 were discussed. This was reported by the Cabinet of Ministers of the KR. The meeting was attended by Minister of Health Kanaybek Dosmanbetov, deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, as well as heads of healthcare institutions and the Ministry of Health.
According to information provided by RIA Novosti, the Russian office of the World Health Organization (WHO) reports a low risk of the Nipah virus spreading beyond India. The eastern part of the country, specifically the state of West Bengal, where two cases of infection have been registered, is under careful monitoring by WHO.
At the National Forum "Data and Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence," which took place on January 28, Professor of Public Law Lothar Detterman, representing the Association of Professors of Public Law in Germany, expressed the opinion that excessive and complex privacy laws can have negative consequences for health. He cited the words of the head of one of the major German clinics, who claimed that "data protection leads to more patient deaths than infections in
The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic explained the reasons for the appeal to the Court of the Eurasian Economic Union regarding the rights of labor migrants and their families in the EAEU countries. At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on social issues, health protection, labor, and women's affairs, the chairman of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund, Azamat Mukhanov, presented the relevant information. He emphasized the importance of protecting the
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 28, Deputy Burun Amanova raised the issue of the actions of government agencies, including the Ministry of Health, in connection with the Nipah virus, which has reactivated in India. “What is the response of the Ministry of Health and the government? We all remember the tragic events of 2020 when people lost their lives. This must not happen again. Government agencies are obliged to take serious steps to prevent the spread of the virus,” she noted.
Pediatric cardiologist Daniyar Amatov expressed his concerns about the deterioration of children's health and the factors contributing to this process. We present to you his reflections:
At a meeting of the committee on labor, health care, women's affairs, and social issues, Deputy Zhyldyz Egemberdieva reported that citizens without mandatory health insurance require at least five days to register for it. She asked the director of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (MHIF) about the possibility of reducing this timeframe.
A study conducted by Turkish scientists revealed that a deficiency of magnesium in the diet may lead to more intense headaches and increased stress levels. These findings were published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition (Front Nutr). As part of the study, 150 participants aged 19 to 65 completed questionnaires regarding their diet and underwent assessments of the impact of headaches on their daily lives (HIT-6) and stress levels (PSS-10). Additionally, the researchers analyzed how often
At a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with labor, health, women's affairs, and social policy, Deputy Jylgyz Egemberdieva emphasized the need to improve the accessibility and responsiveness of emergency medical services. She noted that to optimize the work of the ambulance service, digital technologies similar to those used in taxi services should be implemented.
Specialized medical equipment has been delivered to the Belyvodskoye Children's Social Stationary Institution and the Sokuluk Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities. The press service of the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration reported that the purpose of transferring the equipment is to improve the quality of medical and rehabilitation services for children and people with disabilities. It is also aimed at creating safer and more comfortable conditions for
At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues, deputy Ulukbek Karybek uulu reported cases of extortion of money at the Osh regional hospital, where patients were asked to pay after surgery. During the discussion, a statement from one of the patients, who was present at the meeting along with representatives of the Ministry of Health, was voiced. According to her, on the first day of her stay in the hospital, her mother paid 17,000
At the meeting of the Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues, the draft law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic on Medical Insurance for Citizens in the KR" was reviewed. This project received a positive conclusion in the first reading. Deputy Minister of Health Aibek Matkerimov emphasized that the proposed changes are aimed at implementing mandatory health insurance for citizens, which will be carried out by healthcare organizations working
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues, Deputy Ulukbek Karybek uulu drew attention to the problem of the absence of a Hand Microsurgery Center in the southern region of the country. He emphasized that there is only one such center operating in Kyrgyzstan, located in Bishkek, which forces patients to travel to the capital for necessary treatment.
The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund has announced new rules regarding mandatory health insurance (MHI) for farmers, modified in accordance with the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the Tariffs of Insurance Contributions for State Social Insurance". According to the amendments introduced to the Law of the KR dated October 29, 2025, No. 243, heads and members of peasant (farm) households are now required to obtain MHI policies.
A representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Tarik Jazarevic, informed RIA Novosti about the potential threat of the spread of the Nipah virus. He noted that this is related to the insufficient study of this disease. Jazarevic emphasized that the source of the infection remains unclear. In particular, he pointed to the presence of a reservoir for the Nipah virus in bat populations that inhabit certain regions of India and Bangladesh, including West Bengal.
During a meeting of the committee on labor, health care, women's affairs, and social issues, Deputy Zhyldyz Egemberdieva discussed the processing times for mandatory health insurance (MHI). She noted that citizens without this insurance are forced to wait at least five days for its processing. Egemberdieva asked the director of FOMS about the possibility of reducing this timeframe.
At a meeting of the committee on labor, health care, women's affairs, and social issues, Deputy Sovetbek Rustambek uulu asked the head of the FOMS to announce the categories of citizens who can benefit from preferential medical services. In response, Azamat Mukhanov, the director of the FOMS, stated that this group includes working citizens, pensioners, children, individuals receiving benefits, full-time students, military personnel, and unemployed individuals registered in the official
The First Deputy Minister of Health, Aibek Matkerimov, spoke about the Ministry's plans to create a unified system of state laboratories. These institutions will be opened in major cities, which will allow for competition with private laboratories. During a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues, he noted that private laboratories often set high prices for their services.
The branch of the Suzak Territorial Hospital "Orto Asia," located in the village of Boston in the Kyzyl-Tuu ayil district, is completing its major renovation and will soon be put into operation. The chief physician of the hospital, Akzhol Turgunbaev, noted that the building was originally constructed in 1978 as a collective farm office. In 1992, a branch of the hospital was established here, and since then, no major renovations had been carried out. "At the people's kurultai
During a meeting of the Housing Committee on labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues, the chairman of the FOMS, Azamat Mukhanov, reported that Kyrgyzstan has filed a lawsuit with the EAEU court regarding mandatory health insurance for labor migrants. Deputy Gulnara Baatyrova emphasized the importance of simplifying the process of obtaining health insurance policies for labor migrants within the EAEU.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects both small and large joints. It is an ailment that can affect both adults and children; however, women of reproductive age are at the highest risk, as reported by rheumatologist Farida Mukambaeva on the air of "Birinchi Radio". She noted that one of the causes of rheumatoid arthritis may be heredity, although the mechanisms of the disease still require further study.
At the meeting of the Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues, Deputy Gulnara Baatyrova emphasized the importance of providing medical assistance to labor migrants within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union. According to Azamat Mukhanov, director of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund, migrants have the right to preferential medical services according to the EAEU regulations; however, in practice, this right is often not realized.
At a recent meeting of the Housing Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues, the Chairman of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund, Azamat Mukhanov, reported on the possible introduction of new types of medical insurance policies. During the discussion, Deputy Gulnara Baatyrova emphasized that there is currently only one type of policy, and it is time to expand the range by offering additional options instead of a single standard.
President Sadyr Japarov approved the law "On Amendments to a Number of Legislative Acts in the Fields of Education, Science, and Health Care." This document was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh in December 2025 and was created as part of the implementation of the presidential decree on introducing a state monopoly on the training of medical specialists. According to the decree, the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy named after I.K. Akhunbaev received the status of a system-forming state
At the meeting of the committee on labor, health care, women's affairs, and social issues, deputy Rustambek uulu Sovetbek voiced an initiative to hold an off-site meeting at the Kyrgyz Scientific Research Institute of Resortology and Rehabilitation, located in Vorontsovka. He noted that this proposal came from the staff of the institution, adding that it is the only center of its kind in the country, opened in 1994.
A study published in the journal PLOS Mental Health has shown that listening to specially selected music for just 24 minutes can significantly reduce anxiety levels. Psychologists examined the impact of music combined with soft auditory rhythms on brain function. In an experiment involving 144 adults suffering from moderate anxiety and receiving medication, participants were divided into groups: one group listened to "pink noise," while the other listened to music with rhythmic
President Sadyr Japarov signed a bill concerning the budget of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (MHIF) for the year 2026 and the planned period of 2027-2028. According to this law, the revenues of the MHIF for 2026 amount to 10,737,596.0 thousand soms, which corresponds to the expenditures. The budget of the MHIF for the planned years 2027 and 2028 was also approved.
The situation with the increasing number of people waiting in line is observed at the Sokuluk District Hospital in the Chuy Region. Problems have arisen due to non-functioning programs on computers in several medical offices. Local residents shared this information with a Turmush correspondent.
The skin of pears may prove to be an effective means in the fight against intestinal inflammation. This conclusion was reached by scientists who studied the influence of polyphenols from pear skin on ulcerative colitis. The results of their work were published in the journal Food & Function (F&F). During laboratory tests, polyphenols extracted from the skin demonstrated the ability to suppress the production of molecules that cause inflammation in immune system cells. Experiments on