Kyrgyzstan provides ventilators and medical supplies to children's hospice patients
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- Kyrgyzstan's Minister of Health visited the First Children's Hospice, providing eight children with ventilators for home use and nine with a year's supply of medical supplies.
- The visit addressed the development of palliative care, equipment provision, and support for families with seriously ill children.
- The initiative is seen as a significant step in recognizing and supporting children needing palliative care at the state level, reducing the financial burden on families.
Kyrgyzstan's Minister of Health, Damir Osmonov, visited the First Children's Hospice in Bishkek, marking a significant moment for the facility and the children it serves. During his visit, eight children received ventilators for home use, and nine others were provided with a year's supply of essential medical supplies as part of state support.
The discussions focused on advancing palliative care for children, ensuring the provision of necessary medical equipment and supplies, and exploring additional support measures for families raising children with serious illnesses. Dinara Umardzhan, founder of the First Children's Hospice, highlighted the historic nature of the visit, noting that Osmonov was the first Health Minister to visit since the hospice opened in 2016.
Children in need of palliative care are no longer invisible
"Children in need of palliative care are no longer invisible," Umardzhan stated, emphasizing that their needs are now acknowledged at the state level. She added that the government's support significantly alleviates the financial strain on families who previously had to procure equipment and supplies independently. The First Children's Hospice, the sole specialized palliative care facility for children in Kyrgyzstan, hopes this visit will usher in systematic development and foster closer collaboration between the government, medical professionals, and the hospice.
Damir Osmonov was the first Minister of Health to visit the institution since its opening.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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