Multimedia / Kyrgyzstan

Anara Abdullaeva 21.01.22

At the end of the 90s, the zero waste movement was developed in the West. Its main purpose was to reduce waste. The movement had five basic principles: reduce consumption of food, refuse the products that are harmful for the nature, give new life to unused items, reuse items as much as possible, and recycle organic waste.

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Anara Abdullaeva 19.01.22

The consequences of Covid-19 pandemic have shown the importance of the healthcare sector reforming, and disclosed all its shortages: from the lack of hospitals and doctors to the budget of the system. However, one of the priority issues was free healthcare services and reduced prices of medications. Referring to the latter, the republic has had the Programme of State Guarantees since 2006, which determines the types of healthcare services provided on a free basis and at reduced rate.

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The situation of the elderly people in Kyrgyzstan is marked by unsatisfactory health condition, low income and loneliness. Human rights defenders also indicate discrimination against the elderly. (more…)

In February 2019, the Ministry of Digital Development of Kyrgyzstan launched the Safe City project. Its purpose is to improve traffic conditions, in other words, reduce the number of road accidents, traffic mortality, and ensure safety of citizens. Let’s see whether the Safe City project has tackled the problem and what has changed in two years. (more…)

Olga Ruslanova 23.12.21

In 2020, 43.7 per cent more money was spend on medical goods. (more…)

Natalia Lee 07.12.21

In the last four years, the media in Kyrgyzstan has witnessed the steady growth of publications dedicated to ecology. Moreover, if we look at the topics, the media is most interested in air pollution.

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Zlata Teter 03.12.21

In 2020, over 9 thousand couples in Kyrgyzstan filed for divorce, according to the National Statistical Committee. The process may be complicated by separation of joint property and children. 

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Anara Abdullaeva 26.11.21

On November 28, 2021, election to Zhogorku Kenesh – the unicameral parliament of the country – is taking place in Kyrgyzstan. According to latest data, the Central Election Commission registered 21 political parties and 284 candidates of single-member districts for participation in the election.

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CABAR.asia 23.11.21

UNICEF analysis shows that children from low-income households are 1.4 times less likely to attend preschool facilities than children from other households. As a result, children living in poverty have less ability to acquire knowledge and skills needed for thriving in adult life. (more…)

Akylai Tatenova 16.11.21

The charity sector in Kyrgyzstan is growing, yet for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction: the fraud cases increase along with the cases of real help.

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