AKIPRESS.COM - The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) provided state-of-the-art equipment to leading hospitals in the Kyrgyz Republic that will strengthen their capacity to diagnose COVID-19 and other communicable diseases and prevent their spread. This assistance is a part of USAID’s ongoing support to the country’s response to COVID-19 pandemic. 

The National Hospital of the Kyrgyz Republic received a high-tech mobile video bronchoscope to more efficiently and effectively examine patients’ airways and lungs. The Chuy Oblast Hospital received a mobile x-ray machine to diagnose patients and ensure their safety and comfort. In addition, Osh City Hospital now has special disinfection chambers to sanitize bed sheets, and other belongings, which will contribute to controlling the spread of disease. The total value of the equipment is 15 million KGS ($190,000).

This assistance is provided under USAID's Local Health Systems Strengthening program.