Starting from May 2025, as part of the initiative "Cure Tuberculosis," free examinations for symptoms of the disease will be conducted in five family medicine centers located in the Sverdlovsk and Lenin districts (CMP No. 1, 4, 5, 10, 11).
Priority attention is given to those in high-risk groups, including people with chronic lung diseases, immunodeficiency, diabetes, as well as women who have just become mothers and are breastfeeding.
"During the past time, about 7,000 people have undergone screening. In October, we summarized the results of the pilot project, and the results were encouraging — early diagnosis allows tuberculosis to be detected at an initial stage, which contributes to more effective treatment. We decided to expand the project, and in March we plan to cover all of Bishkek," noted Kadyrov.
The screening includes a questionnaire about characteristic symptoms such as cough, fever, chest pain, loss of appetite, and weight loss, as well as free radiographic examination.
After the examination, participants are given the opportunity to top up their mobile phone balance by 200 soms, which helps maintain communication.
All patients with sensitive and drug-resistant forms of tuberculosis in Kyrgyzstan have access to necessary medications. All diagnostic procedures are conducted free of charge.
It should be noted that messages have appeared on social media about free chest X-rays being conducted in all clinics in the capital, aimed at identifying cases of tuberculosis among breastfeeding mothers.
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It was previously reported that one in three people on the planet is a carrier of the tuberculosis bacillus; however, the immune system of most prevents it from multiplying. Only 5-10% of those infected may develop tuberculosis during their lifetime.
According to forecasts from the World Health Organization, it is planned to completely eradicate the tuberculosis epidemic by 2030.
