On May 19–20, 2025, the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA) is hosting a conference dedicated to the World Family Doctor Day under the title “Kyrgyzstan — A New Perspective on Family Medicine.” The theme of the event follows the global motto: “Healthy Planet — Healthy People.”
The event was opened by the Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Erkin Checheibaev, who emphasized the importance of strengthening the family medicine system to improve public health. Welcome speeches were also delivered by Professor Nurlan Brimkulov (KSMA Department of Family Medicine, DIPDO) and Dr. Liviu Vedrasco, a representative of the World Health Organization.
The first day of the conference featured presentations by leading specialists on pressing issues in family medicine. Highlights included a presentation on allergodermatoses by Professor Meikin Usubaliev and updates on GINA-2025 guidelines for bronchial asthma, presented by Professor Nurlan Brimkulov. Special attention was given to the practical significance of inflammation markers in viral diarrhea in children (Assistant M.K. Bedelbaev).
The second half of the day included further reports on topics such as diabetes mellitus (Dr. Patrick Cheng), the epidemiology of cardiovascular diseases (Assistant D.K. Kushubekov), the regional distribution of family doctors in Kyrgyzstan (Assistant E.I. Botbaeva), and the development of palliative care in the republic (Dr. Sabyrbekova T.S.). The day concluded with a clinical case analysis presented by resident A. Kemelova.
On May 20, the event will continue on KSMA’s summer grounds with an opening ceremony. The day will feature functional training sessions aimed at enhancing the practical skills of family doctors. The program will conclude with a roundtable discussion on the topic: “The State and Prospects for the Development of Family Medicine Associations in the Kyrgyz Republic.”
The conference will end with a certificate award ceremony and a summary of the outcomes. This event has become a unique platform for exchanging experiences, discussing modern challenges in family medicine, and fostering the professional development of doctors in Kyrgyzstan.
