98-year-old surgeon and honorary professor Lyubov Zubekhina has passed away

Lyubov Zubekhina, a renowned surgeon and honorary professor, has died at the age of 98. Her passing on June 2, 2026, was announced by representatives of the medical community in Kyrgyzstan.

Zubekhina dedicated almost her entire life, nearly a century, to the service of medicine, embodying compassion and unwavering professional duty. Thousands of patients owe their health and lives to her expertise, while numerous students credit her with their professional development and academic growth.

Her profound knowledge, extensive practical experience, and decades of work significantly advanced Kyrgyzstan's surgical services. She played a crucial role in training medical personnel and improving the country's healthcare system. Zubekhina imparted her knowledge to several generations of medical specialists, instilling in them the core qualities of a physician: humanism, responsibility, honesty, and dedication to the profession.

Her guidance, support, and high standards helped hundreds of young doctors find their path in medicine and achieve professional excellence. The medical community describes her loss as an irreplaceable void for her colleagues, students, friends, and family. Her legacy will be preserved through her work, her academic school, and the memories of her patients. The medical community and her students extend their sincere condolences to her relatives and loved ones.