Kyrgyzstan
The project in Kyrgzystan was a collaboration between the IIF and the Health Policy Analysis Center based in Bishkek and received support from the International Diabetes Federation.
Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet State, is located in Central Asia bordering Kazakhstan to the North, Uzbekistan to the West, Tajikistan to the South and China to the East. The capital is Bishkek located in the North of the country. Kyrgyzstan is divided into 7 Oblasts (regions) and further divided in Rayons (districts).
Kyrgyzstan’s total population is 5,431,747 (2009 estimate) with 29.7% aged from 0-14, 64.5% aged from 15-64 and 5.8% aged above 65.5.
With a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita estimated at US$ 2,200 at Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), Kyrgyzstan is classified as a low income country. Life expectancy at birth is 69 years and Kyrgyzstan is ranked 120 out of 182 on the UNDP’s Human Development Index, highlighting the many challenges this country faces with regards to health, education and income.
After independence Kyrgyzstan focused on developing a market economy and democracy, however due to the collapse of the economic system established during Soviet times the country faced a severe economic recession. All sectors including the health sector had insufficient funds allocated to them. This meant that the health system was unable to maintain the infrastructure and excess specialist capacity established during the Soviet era and the health system was seen as failing.
Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet State, is located in Central Asia bordering Kazakhstan to the North, Uzbekistan to the West, Tajikistan to the South and China to the East. The capital is Bishkek located in the North of the country. Kyrgyzstan is divided into 7 Oblasts (regions) and further divided in Rayons (districts).
Kyrgyzstan’s total population is 5,431,747 (2009 estimate) with 29.7% aged from 0-14, 64.5% aged from 15-64 and 5.8% aged above 65.5.
With a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita estimated at US$ 2,200 at Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), Kyrgyzstan is classified as a low income country. Life expectancy at birth is 69 years and Kyrgyzstan is ranked 120 out of 182 on the UNDP’s Human Development Index, highlighting the many challenges this country faces with regards to health, education and income.
After independence Kyrgyzstan focused on developing a market economy and democracy, however due to the collapse of the economic system established during Soviet times the country faced a severe economic recession. All sectors including the health sector had insufficient funds allocated to them. This meant that the health system was unable to maintain the infrastructure and excess specialist capacity established during the Soviet era and the health system was seen as failing.