Rise in ARI and influenza in Kyrgyzstan

Rise in ARI and influenza cases recorded in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan is seeing an increase in the number of acute respiratory viral infection (ARI) and influenza cases. According to the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, the 45th week of this year recorded an increase in indicators compared to the previous week and the same period last year.

According to information from the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance under the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, 10,900 cases of ARI and influenza were registered in the republic between November 2 and November 8, 2026.

Incidence Dynamics and Risk Groups

The epidemiological situation shows an upward trend. The incidence rate was 148.4, which is 4.4% higher than the level of the 44th week. Compared to the same period in 2025, the increase was 1.6 times higher.

Incidence Statistics

10,900cases of ARI and influenza

7,752sick children under 14

71.1%share of children in the total number of patients

9.7%positive samples (55 out of 464)

Children under the age of 14 make up the majority of those affected. Selective epidemiological control is currently being conducted in the cities of Bishkek, Osh, and Tokmok.

Laboratory Research

As part of the monitoring, specialists conducted laboratory tests on samples. Between the 40th and 45th weeks, 55 out of 464 samples taken showed a positive result for the presence of infection.