Photo by the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic
According to the ministry's press release, Dosmambetov expressed gratitude to the UN system for its ongoing support of health reforms and emphasized the importance of the agencies' work in developing and implementing the National Action Plan related to medical safety, public health legislation, as well as programs aimed at ensuring equal access to medical care and disease prevention.
During the conversation, the minister highlighted the key areas of activity for the new team at the Ministry of Health:
- prevention of non-communicable diseases;
- promotion of a healthy lifestyle;
- strengthening immunization;
- protection of maternal and child health;
- reduction of maternal mortality.
Additionally, an important aspect was noted—the need for the development of digital technologies in healthcare, such as electronic medical records, telemedicine, and the establishment of a situational center for rapid response.
Kanibek Dosmambetov also expressed interest in receiving support from the UN for equipping medical institutions with modern equipment, organizing internships for medical personnel abroad, and exchanging experiences with international practices.
Antje Grave confirmed the UN system's readiness for deeper cooperation with the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan.
She noted that Kyrgyzstan is participating in a global digital transformation program supported by the UN and expressed readiness to assist in areas such as digitalization, immunization, maternal and child health protection, reproductive health, and the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.
During the meeting, future strategic plans of the UN system for 2026-2027 were also discussed, along with the preparation of a new five-year framework cooperation document for 2028-2032, where the active participation of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan in establishing priorities for joint work was emphasized.
