Ophthalmological examination: within the framework of the support project for ethnic Koreans
With age, regular diagnostics become vital, yet full medical check-ups in modern clinics are not always accessible to older people and pensioners due to high costs.
A significant number of elderly ethnic Koreans whose children have gone abroad to work reside in Bishkek and the Chuy region. According to a Good Neighbors study (2026), 77.9% of them suffer from vision problems, and 89.4% cannot afford private ophthalmologist services. Without timely treatment, people gradually lose their sight and end up isolated.
To remove this financial barrier, Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic, together with the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) and the Koryo-in Diaspora Association, launched a project for the free diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. The main outcome of such support is the timely detection of dangerous health conditions: during the exam, doctors identified a cataract in one of the participants for the first time and promptly referred her for surgery.
From an interview with a check-up participant:
Kim Lyudmila, representative of the Korean diaspora:
"Without this sponsored support, I would not have been able to visit such a modern clinic. I was examined, diagnosed with a cataract, and advised to undergo surgery. It is difficult for pensioners to pay for diagnostics, so we are deeply grateful for the care, attentive doctors, and excellent organization without any queues!"
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Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic is delighted to share wonderful news.
Salih Nozimov, one of the children participating in our program, has successfully completed his cancer treatment and overcome the disease. This marks an important milestone on his journey toward recovery and a healthy new chapter in life.
Over the next two to three years, Salih will remain under the regular supervision of his doctors. He will attend scheduled medical check-ups, undergo routine laboratory tests, and follow medical recommendations, including a special diet. These measures will help monitor his health and support his full recovery.
We sincerely express our gratitude to Dr. Zhanna Almazovna Kambarova, pediatric hematologist-oncologist at the National Center for Maternal and Child Welfare, for her professionalism, compassion, dedication, and invaluable contribution to Salih's treatment. Thanks to the tireless efforts of doctors and healthcare professionals, children are given the opportunity to enjoy a healthier future.
We warmly congratulate Salih and his family on this important milestone. We wish him good health, a joyful childhood, endless smiles, the fulfillment of his dreams, and a bright future ahead.
Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic Announces Job Openings
The following positions are now open:
- Communications Specialist (Administration Department)
- Driver-Mechanic (Administration Department)
Application deadline: July 26, 2026
Please send your CV to: gnkgz@goodneighbors.kg
Detailed information and candidate requirements are available at employment.kg.
Join our team and contribute to the sustainable development of communities across Kyrgyzstan!
Good Neighbors Kyrgyz Republic announces the launch of six tenders.
Tender No. 1
No. 30771. Request for Quotations for conducting a three-day training for teachers on preparing students for the National Scholarship Test (NST) in core subjects.
Submission deadline: July 19.
Tender No. 2
No. 30772. Tender for the provision of trainer services to conduct training sessions on WASH, hygiene, health, and nutrition.
Submission deadline: July 22.
Tender No. 3
No. 30369–30770. Request for Quotations for organizing and conducting a training event.
Submission deadline: July 22.
Tender No. 4
No. 30748. Request for Quotations for the procurement of medical equipment for Feldsher-Obstetric Stations (FAPs) and Family Medicine Centers (FMCs).
Submission deadline: July 13.
Tender No. 5
No. 30730. Request for Quotations for the procurement of interactive panels, a video surveillance system, and storage lockers for Secondary School No. 21 named after Ybysh Alymbekov.
Submission deadline: July 21.
Tender No. 6
No. 30714. Request for Quotations for comprehensive ophthalmological examination services for ethnic Koreans in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Submission deadline: July 13.
Detailed information and tender documentation are available at www.tender.kg.
We invite interested organizations and suppliers to participate.