Bishkek, May 21, 2026 /Kabar/. Kyrgyz doctors will be able to undergo short-term internships in French clinics. This became known during Health Minister Damir Osmonov's working visit to France.
According to the ministry, negotiations were held with the management of the Georges Pompidou Hospital in Paris on developing cooperation in the training of medical personnel in ophthalmology, neurology, neurosurgery, and emergency medicine, as well as the exchange of professional experience. The parties discussed the possibility of developing a memorandum of cooperation, which would provide for short-term training programs and internships for Kyrgyz specialists, as well as master classes with French doctors in Kyrgyzstan.
This work is a continuation of the previously initiated cooperation between the Kyrgyz and French sides, the ministry said.
Organizational matters are currently being worked out for the initial deployment of ophthalmologists from the National Hospital for short-term training at specialized clinics in Paris.