Bishkek, Oct. 15, 2026 /Kabar/. The veterinary service of Kyrgyzstan has held discussions with representatives of international organizations regarding the global and regional epizootic situation, as well as measures to prevent dangerous infections that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
According to the ministry of water resources, agriculture, and processing industry, the working meeting was led by Adilet Sotovaldiev, Director of veterinary medicine, livestock development, pastures, and fodder. The meeting was attended by the Regional Representative of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) for Central Asia, Mereke Taitubaev; representatives from the World Bank and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO); as well as senior officials and specialists from the A. Duisheev Kyrgyz Research Institute of Veterinary Medicine and the Center for Veterinary Diagnostics and Expertise.
Participants discussed the current epizootic situation, with a particular focus on the prevention and control of brucellosis and echinococcosis diseases that pose a risk to both animals and humans.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to strengthen cooperation in ensuring epizootic safety, enhance scientific and diagnostic capacity, and continue the implementation of joint projects aimed at combating zoonotic diseases.
