Kyrgyzstan: In remote parts, COVID-19 puts a strain on the health system

As COVID-19 cases surge in Kyrgyzstan, especially in the capital Bishkek, rural and remote regions are bracing themselves for the virus by scaling up preventive measures, while simultaneously striving to guarantee essential medical care, especially for women and children. Despite the country’s strong health system, maintaining quality services outside big cities has suffered in recent years, as a … Read more