Bishkek center offers lower-cost health checks

One hundred people received comprehensive health examinations at Family Medicine Center No. 6 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, as part of a pilot project launched to improve preventative care.

Tinatin Osmonova, the deputy director for medical work, said the center prioritises government and municipal employees, but welcomes all interested individuals. Patients travelled from Bishkek and the Naryn and Issyk-Kul regions of Kyrgyzstan to access the services.

The center provides a range of check-up packages, basic, therapeutic, endocrinological, cardiological, and gender-specific options, costing between 3,500 and 4,000 soms. Osmonova stated that these prices are considerably lower than those at private laboratories, where comparable tests can cost around 60,000 soms. Family Medicine Center No. 6 recently invested in new laboratory analyzers and equipment for hormone and viral hepatitis testing, and also offers ultrasound heart scans, eye exams, and ear, nose, and throat diagnostics.

The paid check-up project will continue to December 31, 2026, supplementing the free medical care available to registered patients.