Bishkek will host a fundraising marathon for the construction of a children’s medical center in the Issyk-Kul region. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic.
On October 15, 2021, a charity marathon will be held at the Toktogul Satylganov National Philharmonic Society to raise funds to launch the “Amur Bulagy” Rehabilitation Center for Children and Persons with Disabilities.
“The coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated the importance of promoting human health and preventing disease. Therefore, caring for the health of children from an early age is the foundation of their successful and healthy future. One of these opportunities will be created in the Issyk-Kul region, on the northern shore of the lake, ”the Ministry of Health said.
Taking into account the climatic and balneological conditions, it is necessary to fully launch the current medical and rehabilitation center “Amur Bulagy”, which was previously called the MRC “Den Sooluk”. According to the project, the complex will consist of 8 blocks, which will house the departments of allergology, oncology, pulmonology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatric surgery, functional diagnostics and neurology. The project also includes a recreation block, a clinical laboratory, a catering unit and a laundry. Currently, the Center for Innovative Cardiac Surgery operates there, where operations are performed on children with cardiac pathologies.
“If used successfully, the complex will be able to simultaneously receive 250 children. This will be a complex aimed at the rehabilitation and health promotion of children from all over the republic. The favorable climate of Issyk-Kul will allow the complex to operate all year round and will contribute to the development of medical tourism in our country, ”the department added.
The construction of the complex was not completed on time due to lack of funds. According to estimates of expenditures, about 1.5 billion soms are required.
“Today, when the country is experiencing great difficulties in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, it will be difficult to allocate such a large amount from the republican budget. That is why we appeal to our citizens who are not indifferent to the future of their children. We call on all caring Kyrgyzstanis to unite and contribute to the healthy future of children, ”the message says.
Source: Kyrgyz National News Agency