The specialists of the Republican Center for Health Strengthening warn that elderly people aged 65 and older are at increased risk of contracting viral diseases, including ARVI and influenza. To prevent influenza and ARVI infections, it is important to follow several recommendations:
Research conducted by scientists from the University of Texas and the University of Massachusetts has shown that regular assistance to others significantly slows down age-related changes in cognitive functions. Over a span of 20 years, more than 30,000 Americans over the age of 51 were studied. It was found that those who actively help others maintain mental clarity for a longer period compared to their peers. Their rate of cognitive decline was found to be 15-20% lower.
On December 26, 2025, the Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kanibek Dosmambetov, held a working meeting with representatives of organizations within the United Nations system. The main topic of discussion was issues related to pharmaceutical provision under the current Memorandum of Understanding. During the meeting, emphasis was placed on several key areas, including improving the national regulatory system, increasing access to essential medicines, enhancing procurement transparency,
In the Kadamjay district, the modernization of the operating room block at the central outpatient clinic of the village of Uch-Korgon has been completed, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. As part of the upgrade, new surgical instruments were purchased for the operating room block.
At the IV People's Kurultai, which took place on December 26, Ruslan Sherimbekov, representing the city of Kant, raised several pressing issues. The main one was the critical situation in the local hospital. “Among the population of the Issyk-Ata district, there is a saying: ‘If you want to die, go to the Kant hospital.’ This is due to the lack of doctors and beds in medical facilities. We strongly urge the construction of a new, modern hospital,” he noted.
On December 23, during a meeting of the Committee on Constitutional Legislation of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Venera Salyamova asked Acting Minister of Health Kanbek Dospambetov about the risks of losing personnel in the fight against corruption in the ministry. During this meeting, Dospambetov's candidacy for the position of Minister of Health was discussed.
At a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Gulnara Baatyrova pointed out the acute shortage of rehabilitation centers in the regions of Kyrgyzstan. According to her, there are approximately 221 thousand citizens with disabilities in the country, and this number continues to grow. The deputy noted that the existing center "Kelechek" is unable to meet all the needs of the population.
During the People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov answered a question posed by delegate Tynchtykbek Jumagulov from the Kochkor district regarding the need to open a dialysis unit. According to the head of state, he met with the Minister of Health the day before to discuss this issue.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Constitutional Legislation held on December 23, Deputy Kubanychbek Samakov from constituency No. 30 urged the new Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov to pay attention to the problems faced by remote and mountainous areas of the country. The deputy noted that in the At-Bashinsky district, where about 50,000 people live, there is a shortage of MRI machines.
In Kyrgyzstan, maternity and observation beds were closed earlier due to a lack of funding, and Deputy Gulnara Baatyrova stated at a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh the need to restore them in some remote areas. She noted that this problem is particularly acute for remote settlements, citing a tragic example from the village of Alaykuu, where a woman trying to reach the district hospital was involved in an accident and died along with her child. "Maternity beds need
The Bishkek Health Center discussed the negative impact of smog on health and offered recommendations for protection against it. Smog represents a serious atmospheric pollution with toxic substances that are formed as a result of the operation of industrial facilities, transportation, and heating systems using solid fuels, especially under unfavorable weather conditions.
Farhad Toktosunov, a resident of the village of Ak-Zhar in the Kochkor district of the Naryn region, shared information on how dead bees can be beneficial for human health. He noted that dried bees find application in traditional medicine.
In 2026, the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic will organize vaccination for citizens traveling to perform Hajj in Mecca, according to information provided by the department's press service. According to the adopted order, all pilgrims are required to be vaccinated against meningococcal infection and seasonal influenza. These measures comply with international medical requirements and are necessary for admission to Hajj.
In the Batken region, 327 cases of measles have been registered over the past 11 months. This information was provided by the Batken Interdistrict Center for Disease Prevention and Sanitary-Epidemiological Surveillance.
At the meeting of the Constitutional Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 23, Deputy Gulnara Akimbaeva noted that for the first time in the country's history, the position of Minister of Health will be held by a person without a medical education. The committee was considering the candidacy of Kanybek Dosmambetov for this position.
At the People's Kurultai, Ramis Ishenbaev emphasized the importance of establishing a district hospital and a cardiology department in the At-Bashinsky district. According to him, residents of this high-altitude region face cardiovascular diseases in 52% of cases, which requires attention from healthcare institutions.
On December 24, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies discussed and approved a bill concerning amendments to a number of legislative acts related to education, science, and healthcare. The initiator of the bill was the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.
At the meeting of the committee on labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues, Deputy Eldar Sulaymanov raised the issue of the necessity of opening a maternity ward in Kyzyl-Kyshtak, located in the Osh region. According to him, the maternity ward, which was closed in April 2025, has created problems for local women, forcing them to travel to the city for childbirth, which carries the risk of not arriving at the hospital in time. Meanwhile, urban maternity hospitals are experiencing
The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has announced its intention to create a registry of unscrupulous participants in the pharmaceutical market. This information was voiced during a meeting between Acting Minister Kanibek Dosmambetov and representatives of the private pharmaceutical sector. During the meeting, current issues regarding the provision of medical institutions with essential medicines were discussed. In the short term, the main task became the elimination of the shortage of
During the 4th People's Kurultai, a delegate addressed the president with a request for free treatment at the National Oncology Center. According to him, patients spend all their resources and undergo treatment for 2-3 years.
The Ministry of Health has presented a draft law for public discussion concerning amendments to a number of legislative acts of the Kyrgyz Republic, including the laws "On the Circulation of Medicines" and "On the Licensing and Permitting System in the KR." The main objective of the draft law is to improve regulatory oversight related to the circulation of medicines, which involves optimizing the processes of their state registration, as well as eliminating duplicative norms
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, Deputy Suyunbek Omurzakov (District No. 10) expressed concern over the lack of pharmacies in several villages, where local residents have to cover long distances to obtain necessary medications. He suggested: "It is necessary to consider the possibility of creating pharmacies in health posts across the country. It is especially important to ensure the availability of essential and emergency medications. In some localities, there is even
Traumatologist and Deputy Head of the Department of Pediatric Surgery at KSMU, Arthur Satylganov, explained on the air of "Birinchi Radio" that children's musculoskeletal systems have their own specific characteristics. According to him, children's bones are more elastic and protected by a dense periosteum, which allows them to move their limbs even in the presence of a fracture. Satylganov noted that thanks to this periosteum, frequently fractured bones often remain in
In the Naryn region, in the village of Kosh-Döbö, the opening of a two-story hospital built to European standards took place, reports Turmush correspondent. The opening ceremony was held on December 25 with the online participation of President Sadyr Japarov. Representatives of the district and regional administrations, as well as local residents, also attended the event.
At a recent meeting of the committee on labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues of the Jogorku Kenesh, Acting Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov voiced alarming data about the shortage of personnel in the healthcare sector. According to him, the country lacks 6,500 doctors and 8,500 nurses. In addition, there is a deficit of 3,500 orderlies and approximately 2,000 technical staff members.
The acting Minister of Health Kanaybek Dosmambetov announced plans to create an interactive map of all medical institutions in Kyrgyzstan. This statement was made on December 24 during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. The agenda of the parliament includes discussions on the republican budget.
At the session of the Bishkek City Council, Deputy Talaybek Surapbaev from the "Jany Kuch – New Force" faction expressed concern about the lack of ambulance stations in the capital. He noted that for a city with a population of 1.5 million people, there are not enough ambulance stations. In particular, only 8 dispatchers serve the entire territory, which is extremely insufficient, especially in the context of the current epidemic of Hong Kong flu.
The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has announced plans to complete the implementation of the drug traceability system by the end of January 2026. On December 23, Acting Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov held a meeting with representatives of the pharmaceutical industry to discuss issues related to providing medical institutions with necessary medications. This system is designed to enhance control and prevent unscrupulous practices in the field of medical products. The Ministry notes
On December 25, Kuttubek Aitmurzaev, a delegate of the IV People's Kurultai representing the Aksy district, appealed to the president with a request to send graduates of medical universities to this region. According to the delegate, the population of the Aksy district exceeds 142,000 people.
In Kyrgyzstan, the establishment of a new department is planned, which will oversee the functioning of medical equipment. This was stated by the Acting Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov at a committee meeting that covers labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues. Dosmambetov noted that there is currently no specialized department within the Ministry of Health responsible for the control and accounting of medical equipment used in hospitals.
On December 25, delegate of the IV People's Kurultai Dıykanbay Abdiyev from Kara-Balta made a request for the construction of another hospital in his city. Currently, there is only one medical facility operating in Kara-Balta.
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The committees of the Jogorku Kenesh approved the candidacy of Kanibek Dosmambetov for the position of Minister of Health. It is expected that the parliament will soon confirm his appointment, proposed by President Sadyr Japarov. Dosmambetov began performing the duties of acting minister on December 1.
At the People's Kurultai, delegate Ömürbek Kurmanaliev noted that in the Naryn region, where more than 52,000 people live, there is no family medicine center. He emphasized that the settlements in the region are located at significant distances from each other.
On December 25, a delegate from the People's Kurultai proposed the need to create a modern medical facility and maternity hospital in the Alamudun district. She noted that residents of the settlements of Kayirma, Konstantinovka, Grozd, and Birik are also requesting the opening of bus routes to Bishkek, as working individuals and students are facing difficulties with transportation.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Shaiyrbek Tashiev expressed the idea of the necessity to issue certificates for citizens traveling abroad for medical treatment, which would allow them to cross borders without a visa. He noted that obtaining a visa for trips to countries such as South Korea and Germany poses significant difficulties for citizens. In this regard, he proposed to consider the possibility of issuing special certificates to simplify the visa process or to conclude
The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has announced the accreditation of private medical universities. This was reported by the acting Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov during a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues. Dosmambetov noted that this draft law was developed in accordance with the presidential decree, which grants the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KGMA) the status of a system-forming university. This
On December 23, Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva (District No. 23) raised a serious issue at a joint meeting of several committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, stating that there is a practice in state maternity hospitals of demanding monetary payments for the discharge of new mothers. The meeting discussed matters related to the republican budget.
The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with labor, health, women's affairs, and social policy, gave a positive assessment to the draft law concerning amendments to the law "On the Budget of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund for 2025 and the planned years 2026-2027" during the first reading. According to the press service of the parliament, the budget of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund for 2026 and its planned parameters for 2027-2028 were also approved.
On December 24, the Jogorku Kenesh approved the candidacy of Kanibek Dosmambetov for the position of Minister of Health, as proposed by the president. Out of 73 registered deputies, 71 voted in favor of this decision.
At the meeting of the committee on labor, healthcare, women's affairs, and social issues, Deputy Zhyldyz Egenberdieva raised the problem of the shortage of thrombolysis and antiplasmin drugs in neurosurgery and traumatology departments, which should be purchased through the High Technology Fund. The deputy emphasized that while the cardiology center receives these drugs, the neurosurgery and neurotrauma departments remain without the necessary supplies. She also noted that stents and
At the recent meeting of the committee on labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues, Acting Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov reported that the budget of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (MHIF) for 2025 will amount to 10 billion 340 million soms. This is 2 billion 12 million soms more than was previously planned. He clarified that the initial budget of the MHIF for 2025 was set at 8 billion 327 million soms.
Dosmambetov Kanibek Mongoldorovich now holds the position of Minister of Health, after President Sadyr Japarov signed the corresponding decree, relieving him of his previous duties. Since December 1, Dosmambetov had been temporarily performing the duties of the minister. His candidacy was proposed by the president.
President Sadyr Japarov, during the fourth People's Kurultai held on December 25, noted that respect for teachers and medical professionals is the foundation for a strong state. According to him, teachers represent the future of the nation, while doctors take care of the health and lives of citizens. "Today, unfortunately, we are witnessing disrespect and even violence towards these professions. This is unacceptable," he added.
The Ministry of Health has announced the start of mandatory vaccination for citizens planning to perform Hajj in Mecca in 2026. This measure is aimed at maintaining sanitary and epidemiological safety and preventing the spread of infectious diseases, as stated in the department's press release. According to the new order, vaccination will be mandatory for all pilgrims against meningococcal infection and seasonal influenza.