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Kyrgyzstan hosted its first international symposium on organ donation and transplantation in Bishkek, bringing together leading scientists, surgeons and medical experts from more than 10 countries. The event marked a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen its healthcare system and expand advanced medical services in the field of transplantology.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Ulan Mamatkanov addressed participants during the symposium and emphasized the growing importance of organ transplantation in saving lives through modern medical technologies, innovative treatment methods and international scientific cooperation.

Officials stated that the symposium served as an important platform for sharing medical experience, improving professional cooperation and introducing advanced global practices in organ transplantation. Discussions focused on improving transplant systems, enhancing medical infrastructure and training specialists capable of performing complex transplant procedures.

According to government data presented during the event, healthcare funding in Kyrgyzstan has increased significantly over recent years, rising from 21.5 billion soms in 2021 to 52 billion soms in 2025. Authorities also noted that salaries for healthcare workers have increased as part of broader reforms aimed at strengthening the national healthcare sector.

The government revealed that over the last three years, 55 kidney transplant surgeries were performed using state funding. Of these, 42 operations took place at the National Center for Motherhood and Child Protection, while 13 were carried out at the Kyrgyz-Turkish Friendship Hospital named after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Officials also highlighted that Kyrgyzstan successfully carried out three liver transplants with government support and completed its first successful bone marrow transplant operation in 2024. Medical authorities described these achievements as important progress for the country’s transplant medicine sector.

During the symposium, experts discussed modern approaches to kidney, liver and heart transplantation along with organ donation systems, anesthesia management, immunological compatibility, infectious safety and the legal and ethical challenges linked to transplantation procedures. Special attention was given to pediatric transplantation and the need for advanced training programs for young medical professionals.

Ulan Mamatkanov stated that the government will continue supporting the development of transplant services, expanding international medical cooperation and investing in healthcare infrastructure to improve treatment quality and save more lives in the future.

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