Bishkek, Jan. 29, 2026. /Kabar/. Deputies of Jogorku Kenesh approved in the first reading a financing agreement under the One Health program to prevent pandemics, ensure the resilience of food systems, and the health of ecosystems in Central Asia.
The agreement was signed between Kyrgyzstan and the International Development Association and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Zhanybek Kerimaliev announced that the project will provide Kyrgyzstan with a $30 million loan and a $1.79 million grant. The loan is provided for 50 years with a 10-year grace period and a zero interest rate. The final repayment date is December 15, 2074.
He noted that the first phase of the project consists of three main components.
- Combating zoonotic infections: strengthening animal disease monitoring, developing effective diagnostic and treatment methods, and raising awareness of the risks of animal-to-human infection transmission.
- Preventing antimicrobial resistance: promoting the rational use of antibiotics in veterinary and human medicine, developing alternative treatments, and preventing the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
- Ensuring food safety: improving sanitation at all stages of food production and processing, strengthening product quality control.