According to the latest data, in the 49th week (from December 1 to 5), there were 42,561 cases of ARVI and influenza recorded, which is 15.3% more than in the 48th week, when 37,066 cases were registered.
Noting the large number of people waiting for admission, the acting minister emphasized that such a situation increases the likelihood of additional infections and creates discomfort for both patients and medical staff working under increased pressure.
During his visit, Dosmambetov also held a meeting with participants, including specialists from relevant departments, chief freelance specialists of the Ministry of Health, as well as leaders of the National Center for Maternal and Child Health and the Republican Clinical Infectious Disease Hospital.
Over 42.5 thousand cases of influenza and ARVI. The acting Minister of Health held a meeting.
As a result of the meeting, acting Minister Kanybek Dosmambetov issued a number of directives aimed at reducing the burden on hospitals, improving access to medical care, and creating comfortable conditions for both patients and medical workers.
The Minister also instructed to create a round-the-clock situational center at the Ministry of Health, which will monitor the epidemiological situation, citizen appeals, and hospital occupancy in real time, allowing for prompt decision-making.
Additionally, it was proposed to increase the number of beds by 200 at the National Center for Maternal and Child Health and the Republican Clinical Infectious Disease Hospital through temporary repurposing of departments. Dosmambetov noted that this is necessary to prevent the overload of the City Children's Clinical Hospital for Emergency Medical Care and to ensure timely medical assistance to all children in need of treatment.
The acting Minister of Health also gave the following directives:
- To send ten pediatricians from the primary care level in Bishkek for temporary work in the hospital to improve the organization of patient flows in the emergency department.
- To deploy two mobile clinics on the territory of the City Children's Clinical Hospital for Emergency Medical Care, which will allow for more effective reception of children with mild forms of ARVI and reduce queues in the main building, creating safe conditions for visitors.
