Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Health, Damir Osmonov, met with representatives from the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in the Kyrgyz Republic on June 11th. The meeting focused on plans to establish a cardiac catheterization laboratory at the Naryn Regional Hospital. This new facility will significantly improve access to critical cardiovascular care for residents of the Naryn region. The AKDN is providing support for the project, indicating a collaborative effort to enhance healthcare infrastructure. Details regarding the scope of AKDN’s contribution and the lab’s projected opening date were not immediately released. The development represents a key step in modernizing healthcare services in the Naryn Province and addressing cardiovascular disease. This initiative aims to reduce the need for patients to travel to Bishkek for specialized cardiac procedures.