894,000 children vaccinated against measles in Kyrgyzstan

894,000 children were vaccinated against measles in Kyrgyzstan, Health Minister Alymkadyr Beishenaliev told a press conference.

Measles situation is stable in the country. Decline in cases is observed, the Health Minister said.

“Over 12,000 measles cases were registered since start of the year. Decline in cases is observed due to preventive work,” the Minister said.

Same work is carried out on hepatitis. Citizens may get vaccinated against hepatitis B in all outpatient clinics, the Minister added.