Bishkek, Jan. 29, 2026. /Kabar/. Today, Minister of Health Kanybek Dosmambetov met with the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan, Antje Grawe, in Bishkek.
According to the ministry, during the meeting, Kanybek Dosmambetov expressed gratitude to the UN system for its consistent support of healthcare reforms and noted the contribution of UN agencies to the development and implementation of the National Action Plan for Health Security, public health legislation, programs to ensure equal access to healthcare, as well as initiatives in disease prevention and emergency preparedness.
The minister outlined the key priorities of the new Ministry of Health team, emphasizing prevention and the transition from disease treatment to building a healthy society.
He identified priority areas including the prevention of non-communicable diseases, promoting healthy lifestyles, strengthening immunization, protecting maternal and child health, reducing maternal mortality, epidemiological surveillance of infectious diseases, and healthcare system reform.
The need for further development of digital solutions in healthcare, including electronic patient records, telemedicine, and the creation of a situation center for rapid response, was specifically noted.
The minister expressed interest in UN system support in equipping healthcare organizations with modern equipment, expanding internship programs and training for medical workers abroad, and sharing best international practices.
In turn, Antje Grawe emphasized the UN system's readiness to continue and deepen cooperation with the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. She noted that Kyrgyzstan is one of the countries participating in the global digital transformation program, implemented with the support of UN agencies, and expressed her readiness to provide further support in the areas of digitalization, immunization, maternal and child health, reproductive health, and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
The parties also discussed the upcoming UN system strategic planning processes for 2026–2027 and the preparation of a new five-year cooperation framework for 2028–2032, reaffirming the importance of the Ministry of Health's active participation in setting priorities for joint work.
Following the meeting, the parties expressed mutual interest in strengthening their partnership and continuing coordinated work for the sustainable development of the Kyrgyz Republic's healthcare system.