In Kyrgyzstan, which has high rates of cervical and breast cancers, we work on the early detection of these diseases.
In partnership with the Ministry of Health, MSF teams run two screening clinics for breast and cervical cancers in Sokuluk district, in Chuy province. Other services offered in the clinics include family-planning, mental health support, treatment of sexually transmitted infections, and safe abortion care.
In Razzakov, Batken province, we work with Ministry of Health staff on mass casualty preparedness.
We work with people living in villages in areas near the border with Tajikistan, which are prone to conflict and emergencies, to improve their awareness of mental health issues and strengthen people’s coping mechanisms. We also advocate local authorities to increase access to mental health care in these areas.
