Kyrgyzstanis are once again urged to undergo testing for viral hepatitis and get vaccinated

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In Kyrgyzstan, the initiative for free testing and treatment of viral hepatitis B and C continues, as reported by the Republican Center for Health Promotion.

Citizens can undergo examinations at nearby medical facilities, such as family medicine centers or general practice centers. In the case of a positive test, patients are referred for further examinations and treatment.

State funding covers all necessary aspects of hepatitis B and C treatment, including doctor consultations, laboratory tests, antiviral medications, and monitoring the effectiveness of therapy.

Citizens aged 24 to 65, as well as those who have not yet been vaccinated, can receive the hepatitis B vaccine for free.

“Vaccination is carried out in three stages: the first dose is administered on the day of vaccination, the second — after a month, and the third — after six months, which ensures long-term protection,” specialists noted.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), hepatitis ranks second among infectious diseases leading to the highest number of fatalities, with 1.3 million deaths per year. The global report on hepatitis released by the organization in 2024 shows that the number of cases continues to rise.

According to the 2024 epidemiological study, the prevalence of chronic hepatitis B in the country is 3.3%, while hepatitis C is 2.3%.

Studies show that vaccination against hepatitis B has a 95% effectiveness rate. The vaccines arriving in Kyrgyzstan, according to information from the Republican Center for Immunoprophylaxis, undergo mandatory certification and compliance checks with safety standards.

Specialists also noted that the quality of vaccines used in Kyrgyzstan meets European standards. All components are safe and do not contain toxic substances; they are used worldwide, including in countries with Islamic Sharia law, such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and the UAE.

The photo on the main page is illustrative: med-cen-gcz-enakievo-r897.gosweb.gosuslugi.ru.
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