Bishkek, April 21, 2026. /Kabar/. Kyrgyz Minister of Health Damir Osmonov held series of bilateral meetings with ministers of SCO member states and representatives of international organizations, the ministry reported.
Damir Osmonov held talks with the heads of ministries of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Belarus, India, and Iran, as well as with representatives of the WHO and SCO Secretariat.
During the talks, the parties discussed global challenges in modernizing healthcare systems, focusing on digitalization, developing primary care, improving the compulsory medical insurance system, strengthening sanitary and epidemiological safety, and upgrading the qualifications of medical personnel.
Separate section of the discussion focused on cooperation in the most complex medical fields, such as oncology, cardiac surgery, transplantation, and high-tech diagnostics, as well as maternal and child health.
Kyrgyz side expressed particular interest in expanding access for Kyrgyz citizens to high-tech treatment in international clinics and implementing joint projects in telemedicine, pharmaceuticals, and medical technology.
The minister also expressed Kyrgyzstan's readiness to conduct joint scientific research, organize internships for specialists, and implement advanced management solutions.
Following the meetings, the participants confirmed their intention to strengthen practical partnerships and develop new cooperation mechanisms to improve the health of the region's population.