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Kyrgyzstan to study Turkish experience in drug production and procurement

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kyrgyzstan's Health Minister Damir Osmonov met with a Turkish delegation to discuss cooperation in pharmaceuticals and healthcare.
  • Turkey's USHAŞ expressed readiness to share experience in drug supply, pharmaceutical production, and digitalization.
  • The two sides explored localizing drug production in Kyrgyzstan based on market needs and economic feasibility.

Kyrgyzstan's Minister of Health, Damir Osmonov, held discussions with a Turkish delegation, focusing on enhancing cooperation in the pharmaceutical sector and healthcare.

During the meeting, Dr. Hasan Çağıl, a board member of USHAŞ, affirmed Turkey's willingness to share its expertise and provide support to Kyrgyzstan. Key areas of discussion included drug supply, the development of the pharmaceutical industry, digitalization, medical services, project planning, and infrastructure development.

The delegation specifically highlighted Turkey's experience in reforming its pharmaceutical sector, particularly in developing generic drug production, optimizing procurement processes, and improving drug accessibility. They also explored the potential for localizing the production of certain medications in Kyrgyzstan, emphasizing that such initiatives should align with domestic market demands and economic viability.

Osmonov stated, "It is important for us to study Turkey's practical experience and consider solutions that can be adapted to the needs of Kyrgyzstan's healthcare system. Drug supply, pharmaceutical production development, and digitalization are of particular importance to us. We are interested in continuing the expert dialogue and further exploring practical areas of cooperation."

For us, it is important to study Turkey's practical experience and consider solutions that can be adapted to the needs of Kyrgyzstan's healthcare system. Drug supply, pharmaceutical production development, and digitalization are of particular importance to us. We are interested in continuing the expert dialogue and further exploring practical areas of cooperation.

— Damir OsmonovKyrgyzstan's Minister of Health, Damir Osmonov, on the importance of studying Turkey's experience and continuing cooperation.
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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.