Today, a lecture by Professor Paul Torgerson, Head of the Epidemiology Section at the University of Zurich (Switzerland), was held at the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMА). The topic of the lecture was: “Epidemiology of Echinococcosis and Alveococcosis in Kyrgyzstan.”

Professor Torgerson, a renowned international expert in epidemiology and zoonotic diseases, highlighted the key aspects of the spread and control of echinococcosis and alveococcosis, which remain pressing issues for the healthcare system of Kyrgyzstan.

The event was attended by residents of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years, postgraduate and doctoral students of the departments, as well as the faculty members of KSMU. Participants noted the high scientific quality of the lecture and the relevance of the presented information for further practical and research work.

The lecture by Professor Torgerson became an essential part of KSMU’s collaboration with international experts and made a significant contribution to the development of the academy’s scientific potential.