The healthcare system in Kyrgyzstan faces numerous challenges, including resource limitations, workforce shortages, and inefficiencies in service delivery. A comprehensive assessment is essential to identify key gaps and opportunities for improvement. This project aims to evaluate the overall performance of the healthcare system, providing evidence-based recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders.

Aims:

To analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Kyrgyz healthcare system.

To inform key stakeholders about research findings and policy implications.

To support the development of strategies for improving healthcare efficiency and accessibility.

Research Group Leader: Kasiev Naken, MD, PhD

Principal Investigator: Vishniakov Dmitry, MD, PhD, Abdrasulova Fatima, MEcon

Recent publications

Vishniakov D., Kasiev N., Abdrasulova F., Healthcare system efficiency and its drivers in pre- and COVID-19 pandemic settings. Business, Management, and Economics Engineering. 2023; 21(2): 293-310. https://doi.org/10.3846/bmee.2023.20409

Vishniakov D, M.Turdumambetova, Matkerimova N., Dzushupov K., Sultanbaeva Z Neglected yet pervasive: echinococcosis awareness and prevention. Parasitology; 2024, 1-24 1469-8161. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0031182024001343

Bishkek, December 18, 2020

The primary objective of the conference was to discuss the Master Plan. The event brought together representatives from the Kyrgyz government, the Ministries of Health, Economy, and Finance, the Agency of Architecture and Infrastructure, as well as experts from the World Bank, World Health Organization, NGOs, and other stakeholders. Following the discussions, the KHSPR group was assigned to conduct an external review of the Master Plan.