Infant Mortality in Kyrgyzstan's Osh Region Halved

Osh region in Kyrgyzstan has seen a dramatic reduction in infant and child mortality during the first quarter of 2026, marking a significant positive trend in public health. Data reveals a near halving of infant deaths, with the number of children under one year old dying falling from 94 to 56 compared to the previous year.

Further improvements were noted in stillbirths, which decreased from 62 to 28 cases. The infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births also saw a reduction, dropping from 14.8 to 11.1. Additionally, deaths among children under five years old decreased from 115 to 71 cases, indicating a broader positive impact across early childhood.

Health officials convened a meeting to analyze these figures, focusing on strategies to sustain and enhance these gains. Participants thoroughly examined each case of child mortality, pinpointing shortcomings in the organization of patient care, medical examinations, and the interaction between medical professionals and families. Special emphasis was placed on the early detection of risk factors, ensuring high-quality newborn care, timely parental notification of warning signs, and strengthening preventative health education within the community.

Following the review, health organization leaders were issued directives to intensify oversight of clinical protocols and Ministry of Health regulations. The goal is to elevate the quality of pediatric medical care and improve inter-agency collaboration to ensure the continued well-being of children in the region.

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The participants of the headquarters meeting thoroughly reviewed each case of child mortality, identified shortcomings in the organization of patient care, medical examinations, and the interaction between medical professionals and families. Special attention was paid to the issues of early detection of risk factors, high-quality patronization of newborns, timely informing parents about alarming symptoms in children, and strengthening preventive work among the population.