"More and More Complaints". The Ministry of Health Wants to Tighten Requirements for Private Clinics

Ирэн Орлонская Local news
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The draft resolution "On the Procedure for Engaging in Private Medical Practice" has been put forward for public discussion. According to the document's justification, the increase in the population's morbidity presents additional demands on healthcare workers and exacerbates the existing staffing shortage in the public healthcare sector.

In the department, it was noted that there has recently been a rise in the number of complaints about the quality of services in private clinics, including cases that have led to fatalities. In 2025, 311 private medical institutions were inspected, of which 147 operated without the necessary permits. As a result, fines totaling 13 million soms were imposed on 220 clinics.

"Unfortunately, the number of private clinics in the country is constantly changing, and data from different sources may not match. At the same time, the current legislation does not fully regulate private medical activities, making it difficult to take action against gross violations that lead to negative consequences. Therefore, this draft resolution aims to organize private medical practice in the republic," the document states.

The draft also includes conditions for access to private practice concerning individuals with medical education and qualifications obtained abroad, as well as foreign citizens.

The document defines the rights of patients and the obligations of medical institutions to protect them.

Each private medical institution is required to undergo mandatory digital registration in the unified state register of medical organizations and provide reports on its activities.

In addition, the draft provides for mechanisms of state control and supervision, while adhering to the principle of entrepreneurial freedom.

According to the ministry, the approval of this draft will allow for the adaptation of the regulatory framework to modern requirements, increase the transparency and efficiency of private medical institutions, which will ultimately improve the quality of medical services in Kyrgyzstan.

The photo on the main page is illustrative: Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic.
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