She emphasized that more than 4,000 Kyrgyz citizens were sent to the site of the disaster.
“On April 26 of this year, it will be 40 years since this tragedy. More than 4,000 of our citizens participated in the aftermath of the catastrophe. Due to radiation exposure, their health has suffered. Currently, about 800 people are still alive, many of whom have disabilities,” the deputy stated.
Akimbayeva also noted that government institutions should organize commemorative events in April and provide social support to the Chernobyl survivors and their families.
In addition, she called for attention to be paid to assistance for Kyrgyz citizens who participated in military actions in Afghanistan.
