The problem of staffing shortages in the region's medical institutions remains relevant. According to Arzybek Borubekov, Director of the Batken Region Healthcare Coordination and Management Center, while the deficit stood at 130 doctors last year, this figure has decreased to 100 people this year.
Distribution of shortages by district
The most critical situation is in the Kadamjay district, where 36 medics are missing. A significant deficit is also observed in the city of Batken (20 specialists) and the Leylek district (19 people).
- Batken district — 6
- Sulukta city — 14
- Kyzyl-Kiya city — 5
Due to the lack of staff in several rural hospitals and feldsher-obstetric stations (FAPs), residents are forced to travel to neighboring settlements or cities for medical assistance.
Staffing indicators
Regional statistics
In the first nine months of this year, 169 doctors were hired in the region. However, this influx could not fully offset the deficit, as 130 specialists resigned during the same period.
Shortage specialties
- Family doctor — 20
- Resuscitator — 10
- Therapist — 10
- Neonatologist — 7
- Pediatrician — 5
- Trauma surgeon — 4
- Epidemiologist — 4
- Obstetrician-gynecologist — 3
- Psychiatrist — 3
- Forensic medical expert — 3
- Ophthalmologist — 3
