This journey was not easy: Nurzhamal crossed mountains and passed by cemeteries. For almost 40 years, she has dedicated her life to medicine, and recently she spoke with a correspondent from the Turmush publication.
Nurzhamal was born on September 22, 1967, in the village of Kyzart, located in the Jumgal district of the Naryn region. She graduated from high school in Kyzart and then enrolled in a medical college in Frunze, where she studied for two years. After completing her studies in 1984, Nurzhamal met her future husband at the cinema. After their wedding, they moved to the village of Beysheke, where they had three children.
The beginning of her career was not easy. Soon after the collapse of the Soviet Union, when all systems came to a halt, she worked at the hospital in the neighboring village of Boroldoy. The first years were particularly difficult due to the lack of transportation: every day she had to walk from Beysheke to Boroldoy and back. In March 1993, Nurzhamal was transferred to the FAP in the village of Beysheke, where she still works today.
“My profession is full of difficulties, but it is also interesting. Even though I am already retired, I continue to work because young specialists do not come,” she says, noting that over the years she has earned the trust of local residents and received numerous awards.
Among the many stories that Nurzhamal remembers, one stands out. In the early years of independence, there were frequent power outages, and one day she was called to a woman who had given birth at home in the dark. When Nurzhamal arrived, there was no lamp in the house. In the dim light, she discovered that the newborn had been left outside. The baby had turned blue from the cold, but Nurzhamal was able to save him by placing him on his mother's chest.
Another memorable story involves a woman who gave birth to five girls. When she had her sixth child, Nurzhamal came to congratulate the family. The husband was thrilled about the birth of a son, and the woman often called the nurse to share news about her long-awaited boy.
In the early years of independence, Nurzhamal faced many challenges: the hospital was far away, ambulances did not always arrive quickly, and there were many elderly people in the village who needed assistance. She often stayed overnight with her patients, helping them in their most difficult moments.
“Sometimes it was just a matter of measuring blood pressure, and that already helped. A kind word could significantly ease the situation. I am always ready to help; I have my phone nearby, and I am available around the clock,” she adds.
Now, according to Nurzhamal, the situation has improved: hospitals and FAPs are functioning better, and qualified specialists are working. She continues to learn and reads medical books in her free time, which helps her stay updated on new knowledge and approaches in medicine.
