Kyrgyzstan's 'Tunduk' app now offers digital certificates for all vaccinations

The Kyrgyz Ministry of Health has expanded the "Vaccination Certificate" service within the "Tunduk" mobile application. Users can now obtain electronic records for all registered preventive and other vaccinations, extending beyond the previous COVID-19-only coverage.

The digital certificate is automatically generated using data from the Ministry of Health's information systems. It provides essential vaccination details, including the vaccine's name, dose, vaccination date, batch number, manufacturer, and the owner's personal information and photograph. The document is accessible in Kyrgyz, Russian, and English, with authenticity verifiable via a QR code.

For individuals under 18, parents can access their children's certificates directly through their own "Tunduk" mobile application. This new feature eliminates the need to visit a medical facility for a paper-based certificate, allowing users to save the document on their phone, send it electronically, or print it at their convenience.

In addition to the vaccination certificate, users can also access the Kyrgyz Republic's Preventive Vaccination Calendar. This calendar allows individuals to cross-reference their received vaccinations with the age-appropriate immunization schedule. The Ministry advises users to contact their vaccination clinic if any previously received vaccination is missing from their certificate to ensure accurate data entry into the information system.

This enhancement of the "Vaccination Certificate" service is part of a broader initiative to digitalize public services in healthcare. The goal is to make obtaining medical documents and confirmation records faster, more convenient, and accessible for citizens. The expansion was implemented by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with OJSC "Tunduk," with technical support from the World Health Organization.