The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has drawn citizens' attention to video materials circulating on social media. These videos show an infant with a facial pathology and contain appeals for financial assistance.

Information must be verified before providing help

The Kyrgyz Health Ministry reports that information about the child's identity, health condition and the legality of the fundraising has no official confirmation. Citizens are strongly advised to refrain from transferring money to the listed details and from spreading unverified information.

Recommendations for citizens

  • Do not transfer money to the details given in suspicious messages
  • Carefully verify the accuracy of information about the illness and the fundraising
We urge citizens to refrain from transfers to the listed details and from spreading unverified information.
Kyrgyz Health Ministry

If there are doubts about the information, one should rely only on official sources.