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Project for Monitoring Drinking Water Safety and Sanitation in Educational Institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic

Cooperation between KSMA and the United Nations World Food Programme in the Field of School Health and Safety

Date of signing: 18 August 2026.

Parties to the Agreement: I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).

Purpose of Cooperation

To develop joint research and technical activities aimed at improving school meals, drinking water safety, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), creating a healthy learning environment, and promoting the health of children and local communities in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Main Objectives

  • Conduct joint research and collect scientifically sound data.

  • Assess school meal provision, drinking water safety, sanitation and hygiene conditions in educational institutions.

  • Prepare analytical materials and disseminate research findings.

  • Support the development and improvement of programmes and approaches aimed at improving children's health and learning conditions.

  • Strengthen cooperation between research and practical organisations to create a healthy school environment.

Implementation Period

The Memorandum shall enter into force on the date of the last signature by the duly authorised representatives of the Parties and shall remain in effect until 31 December 2026, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the established procedure.

Responsibilities of the Parties

KSMA:

  • Participate in agreed joint research and technical activities.

  • Provide scientific and expert support within the agreed areas of cooperation.

  • Participate in the collection, analysis and dissemination of research data within the framework of agreed activities.

UN World Food Programme:

  • Cooperate with KSMA in implementing agreed research and technical activities.

  • Support the use of research findings to improve programmes and approaches related to school meals, water supply, sanitation and hygiene.

Expected Results

The generation of scientifically sound data on the state of school meal provision, drinking water safety, sanitation and hygiene; the preparation of recommendations to improve the learning environment; and support for improving children's health and enhancing the well-being of the population of the Kyrgyz Republic.