At the meeting between Minister of Health Kanbek Dosmambetov and U.S. Ambassador Leslie Viguerie, the parties confirmed their readiness to deepen cooperation in the field of healthcare. As part of this collaboration, the American side proposed to develop a new memorandum that will define key areas of work for the coming years, according to information from the ministry's press service.
According to the U.S. proposal, the main priorities will focus on three key aspects: ensuring access to medical services and medications for people with HIV, supporting the national tuberculosis control program, and strengthening sanitary and epidemiological preparedness. In turn, Kyrgyzstan has already begun inter-agency coordination of the draft memorandum, which will be sent to the U.S. through official channels after analyzing all necessary aspects.
Additionally, the meeting discussed practical initiatives, including a plan to build a medical campus in Bishkek. Options for purchasing modern medical and laboratory equipment, possibly from leading American manufacturers, are also being considered. Kyrgyzstan also expressed interest in internships and advanced training for medical professionals in the U.S.
Ambassador Viguerie noted that cooperation in the field of healthcare between Kyrgyzstan and the U.S. began back in the mid-1990s and encompasses programs related to HIV, tuberculosis, and sanitary-epidemiological safety.
Following the meeting, Minister Kanbek Dosmambetov emphasized Kyrgyzstan's interest in a constructive and mutually beneficial partnership. All proposed initiatives will be considered within the framework of existing legislative procedures, with an emphasis on the sustainability of the healthcare system.
The parties also agreed to continue joint work on issues of epidemiological safety, modernization of infrastructure, as well as training medical personnel and commercial interaction.
