Due to the lack of vaccine in Kyrgyzstan predicted the outbreak of meningitis
Date: 14:55, 12-06-2015.
Almaty. June 12. Silkroadnews - Kyrgyzstan is expecting an outbreak of meningitis among children, reported KyrTAG.
"Great concern causes meningococcal infection. Among the children there is a very large growth. A peak is expected in 2015-2016. Which measures are taken? "- asked the Prime Minister Temir Sariev at a meeting of government representatives from the Ministry of Health.
In turn, the chief medical officer of Kyrgyzstan Oleg Gorin noted that the department is taking steps to prevent the spread of infection.
"It is characterized by cyclical of 8-10 years. For the prevention required vaccine, but it is rather expensive, we have sent a letter to the government for financial support", - he said.
