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Kyrgyzstan: New Medical Oxygen Station Begins Operation in Nookat

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A new medical oxygen production station has begun operating at the Nookat district hospital in Kyrgyzstan's Osh region.
  • Implemented by the UNDP in partnership with the Ministry of Health and funded by the Global Fund, the station addresses healthcare vulnerabilities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The station significantly reduces annual oxygen costs for the hospital and can supply neighboring districts, with equipment sourced from Germany.

The successful launch of the new medical oxygen production station in Nookat marks a significant step forward for healthcare in Kyrgyzstan's Osh region. This initiative, a collaborative effort between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Health, with crucial financial backing from the Global Fund, directly tackles the critical oxygen shortages that plagued hospitals nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in remote areas.

The project was implemented by the UNDP in partnership with the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic with financial support from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

· UNDP KyrgyzstanInformation about the project's implementation and funding.

The station's ability to produce certified medical oxygen on-site, yielding approximately 100-150 cylinders daily, ensures a stable supply not only for the Nookat hospital but also for surrounding districts. This local production drastically cuts down on expenses, reducing the annual cost from 32 million som to about 3.7 million som. The German-assembled equipment efficiently extracts oxygen from the air, offering a sustainable and cost-effective solution for at least a decade.

The new station produces certified medical oxygen directly on-site – about 100-150 cylinders per day and is capable of supplying not only the Nookat hospital but also neighboring districts.

· Article textDetails on the station's production capacity and reach.

This project underscores Kyrgyzstan's commitment to strengthening its healthcare infrastructure and building resilience against future health crises. The transfer of the station to state ownership, coupled with a plan for sustainable operation developed in partnership with local administrations, ensures its long-term viability and benefit to the community. It's a testament to effective international cooperation and a pragmatic approach to improving public health services.

If previously oxygen cost the hospital 32 million som per year, now it is about 3.7 million.

· Article textHighlighting the significant economic benefits of the new station.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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