According to him, in practice, these establishments only take money without offering anything in return. "This is fraud! We must tighten the penalties for such practices, as this concerns national security. Currently, the fine is 100,000 soms, but simply closing such clinics is not enough, as they can reopen elsewhere," emphasized Checheybaev.
He also cited the case of a healer who claimed to be able to cure cancer.
"A woman who was undergoing treatment with him passed away. This person was convicted, but as far as I know, after being released, he returned to his illegal activities. I am categorically against such folk medicine. However, traditional methods with a centuries-old history cannot be completely dismissed—they should be studied. Although treatment using 'syuf-syuf'... If a person believes and wants to live, they can mobilize their inner strength, which may lead to recovery. There is such a concept as 'spontaneous healing,' where patients with cancer sometimes recover," the minister added.
In response to a question about the advisability of using aconite tincture in the context of coronavirus, he noted: "I cannot give a definite answer, as I am not a specialist in this area."
