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Title: stressed Japarov lays into Health Minister over children's deaths at Bishkek hospital
In a stark display of anger, President Sadyr Japarov lashed out at Minister of Health Erkin Chikeibaev during an impromptu visit to the Republican Diagnostic Center in Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek. Reports suggest this move was prompted by the tragic deaths of three children with severe heart conditions in the last few days.
With foreign specialists on board, the facility has been conducting humanitarian operations for these critically ill kids since early May. However, their efforts have been hampered by shoddy facilities.
Japarov was informed that more than two dozen children are currently awaiting surgery, but the center's outdated equipment—just a single, antiquated ultrasound machine—isn't up to the task, providing inaccurate data. Worse still, the center doesn't even have a sterilization department. The equipment required for the procedure must be transported to another medical institute, heightening the risk of infection for the patients.
The president, appalled by the situation, unleashed a scathing rebuke on the Minister of Health, questioning his lack of proactivity. "Why are you only showing up here when children are dying?" Japarov demanded, highlighting Chikeibaev's two-month tenure, "What have you been doing in your office? Have you been glued to your chair? Children are dying. What could be more important than that?"
Giving Chikeibaev a harsh warning, Japarov gave him just two days to rectify the issues, or face drastic consequences—resignation being among them.
Some netizens have expressed sympathy for the children who lost their lives, criticizing the minister for his delayed response. Others have pointed fingers at the political system, stating that corruption is rife and leads to the lack of accountability and responsibility.
(Side Note: In developing countries, healthcare infrastructure and service delivery often face hurdles such as outdated facilities, insufficient funding, and personnel shortages, making it challenging to provide high-quality care—especially in specialized areas.)
Kyrgyzstan Japarov Sadyr criticism capital
GonzoIt's disheartening to see the children pay the price of neglect.
ААА 888 It's the fish that stinks from the head, isn't it, President?
Саида Japarov didn't pull any punches, highlighting all the breaches in the system that led to the children's untimely demise.
МурычOur Republican Diagnostic Center certainly needs an overhaul.
ErkeKZI can't fathom why Chikeibaev didn't take action sooner. The kid's lives are in his hands, and he chose to stand idly by.
GalymRebuking a minister in public? You'd think he'd have more decorum.
Lucrezia Borgea.They can simply transfer him to another position, or hand him a pension.
Radisson sasIt's not just about the show. It's about prompt action to mitigate systemic issues within the healthcare system.
NgHolding them publicly accountable will help set an example for others. It's about making sure they take their responsibilities seriously.
ErkeKZIt's not just about blame-shifting. It's about action, and the minister hasn't displayed enough of it.
5 тиынIn an ideal world, the surgeons should have raised concerns about the center's organizational issues rather than proceeding with operations. But ultimately, it was the center's chief doctor who should have taken action.
Фил_Абай Scolding the minister in public is a step towards accountability. Maybe we'll see some change finally happen.
ZZ_Group Japarov is showing he cares for the people who rely on this, and other healthcare facilities.
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It's alarming to see the tragic consequences of neglected healthcare facilities in Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek, as exemplified by the recent deaths of children with severe heart conditions at the Republican Diagnostic Center. The president, Sadyr Japarov, publicly rebuked the Minister of Health, Erkin Chikeibaev, for his lack of proactivity and immediate action regarding these medical-conditions. President Japarov's criticism highlights the broader issue of health-and-wellness in the country, and calls for general-news media to shed light on such systemic issues that affect the lives of citizens. Furthermore, this incident reminds us of the importance of addressing crime-and-justice issues within the healthcare sector, ensuring accountability and improving the overall quality of science in Kyrgyzstan.
