Vaccination is most effective and beneficial means of protection against infectious diseases – Kyrgyz doctor

Bishkek, Sept. 6, 2021. / Kabar /. "Vaccination is the most effective and cost-effective means of protection against infectious diseases," Nurmukhammed Babadzhanov, a doctor of the highest category, Candidate of Medical Sciences told during a briefing. He said that the vaccination in the Kyrgyz Republic is carried out according to the National Vaccination Schedule. “In primary vaccination, it is necessary to determine whether the vaccine is safe and effective with guaranteed quality. In turn, the National Technical Group of Experts on Immunization, an advisory group under the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Kyrgyz Republic on vaccines and immunization, is working to develop recommendations for the introduction and use of vaccines,” he said. In addition, the doctor indicated that a procurement mechanism through UNICEF has been used for the past 17 years to ensure the quality and safety of vaccines arriving and using on the national calendar that are in line with WHO international standards. "In its turn, on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic, the national control body is the Department of Drug Supply and Medical Equipment," Babadziano explained.