Bishkek, Dec. 1, 2025. /Kabar/. Today, December 1, an official ceremony was held in Bishkek to hand over five SV300 (Mindray, with Neo function) ventilators purchased by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as part of the Strengthening the Health System in Kyrgyzstan project.
According to the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan, the total value of the shipment exceeded $65,000. The equipment was sent to neonatal departments in Batken and the Batken region and is intended to provide life-saving care to newborns, including those with critical conditions and respiratory failure.
Minister of Health Erkin Checheibaev expressed gratitude to UNDP for its long-standing support and noted that the donated equipment is in line with the country's priorities of strengthening neonatal care and reducing infant mortality. "The supplied ventilators are essential for young patients in the Batken region. It is important for us that children, even in the most remote regions, can receive qualified care. We highly appreciate UNDP's contribution to strengthening the technical capacity of the healthcare system, developing human resources, and implementing modern solutions," the minister said.
UNDP Resident Representative in the Kyrgyz Republic Alexandra Solovieva noted that the donated ventilators are intended to enhance the readiness of neonatal departments in the Batken region and ensure newborns' access to high-quality and timely medical care. "Our long-standing strategic partnership with the Ministry of Health confirms that a systemic approach and international cooperation truly save lives. We will continue to support the country in modernizing healthcare services, strengthening human resources, and implementing innovations," she emphasized.
In addition to supplying equipment, UNDP will provide training to medical personnel in the Batken region on how to use ventilators, enabling their effective and safe use from the first days of operation, the report said.