Over 20,000 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines Arrive in Kyrgyzstan

20,160 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in the central storage of the Republican Center for Immunoprophylaxis (RCI) of the Kyrgyz Republic. They will be distributed to vaccination points across the country to make sure that the most vulnerable populations are immunized against COVID-19. The total value of the vaccines provided by the COVAX facility and delivered through UNICEF support is over 136,000 USD.

“As part of supporting COVID-19 programs, currently 58 countries, including Kyrgyzstan, continue vaccination against COVID-19 in 2024. Even though COVID-19 is stable in the country, getting vaccinated means protecting yourself from complications and will significantly reduce health risks” said Zinat Beishebaeva, Head of the Department of Public Health, Licensing of Medical and Pharmaceutical Services of the Kyrgyz Republic Ministry of Health.

This Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is prequalified by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is considered safe and effective for all individuals aged 6 months and above.

“UNICEF and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic will continue to work together to ensure that vaccines are available and accessible to Kyrgyzstanis,” said Cristina Brugiolo, UNICEF Representative in Kyrgyzstan a.i.

Ministry of Health with support from WHO is working to identify target groups for vaccination against COVID-19.

“Amidst the new delivery of vaccines, we're bolstering Kyrgyzstan's defense against COVID-19. Vaccination remains our beacon of hope, safeguarding our communities and paving the path to a safer future," said Dr Liviu Vedrasco, the WHO Representative to Kyrgyzstan.

Earlier, UNICEF has procured specialized equipment for National vaccine warehouse to support the country in receiving and storing Pfizer vaccines that require ultra-low temperatures, up to -80°C.

Addresses of facilities where you can be vaccinated can be found on the websites: www.privivka.kg and www.med.kg