Doctors in Kyrgyzstan to Receive Double Salaries and Subsidized Housing

The Kyrgyz government plans to significantly expand social support for medical workers. According to Health Minister Kanybek Dosmambetov, beginning in April 2026, all doctors across the country will receive a 100% salary increase. In addition, 5,000 mortgage apartments will be provided to medical personnel on a priority basis, bypassing the general housing queue. Dosmambetov announced these measures during visits to the oncology and oncohematology departments of the National Center for Maternal and Child Health and the Center for Child Rehabilitation and Family Support in Bishkek, where he extended New Year greetings to patients and medical staff. Beyond the upcoming salary hike, medical professionals can already benefit from the state mortgage program, which offers access to housing at subsidized interest rates without the standard waiting period. These initiatives, according to the minister, aim to retain skilled personnel in the healthcare sector and enhance the overall appeal of the medical profession. “The ministry has been tasked with effectively reforming the healthcare system, establishing sustainable and transparent mechanisms for its operation, upgrading medical infrastructure, developing maternal and child healthcare, and strengthening public health and disease prevention services,” Dosmambetov said. He added that the coming period will be pivotal for Kyrgyzstan’s healthcare system. Government priorities include establishing a seamless supply chain for affordable, high-quality medicines, ensuring equitable operating conditions for private medical institutions, and reinforcing management discipline and accountability at all administrative levels. Particular attention will also be paid to the adoption of digital technologies aimed at increasing the transparency and accessibility of healthcare services and laying the groundwork for further structural reforms.