Deputy Minister of Health Bakytbek Kadyraliev reported that in 2024, Kyrgyzstan registered 21,195 cases of diseases that could lead to liver cirrhosis and cancer. In the following year, 2025, there were 8,555 cases recorded, including:
- hepatitis A - 8,415;
- hepatitis B - 75;
- hepatitis C - 56;
- hepatitis D - 9.
To prevent and treat hepatitis, 492 million 460 thousand soms are planned to be allocated in 2026.In order to reduce the number of new cases, Torobekova proposed implementing mandatory medical examinations for those entering into marriage. She noted that such a practice is already in place in Uzbekistan and helps prevent the infection of partners.
The deputy emphasized: "For example, in Moscow, young people can get infected and then return to Kyrgyzstan to get married, and their parents know about it but remain silent. As a result, the wife also gets infected. It is necessary to conduct awareness campaigns and create accessible videos about the ways of transmission of infections. The younger generation is often unaware of the possible risks. For instance, using a father's razor can lead to infection. It is important to strengthen control over migrants, as they may return with various diseases, including HIV," she added.
