Free rapid testing for hepatitis and HIV to be held in Bishkek

18:24, 25 июля 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Anastasia BENGARD

On July 26, as part of World Hepatitis Day, an awareness and outreach campaign will take place at VEFA Center in Bishkek from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Republican Center for Health Promotion and Mass Communication reported.

The program includes:

• Free rapid testing for hepatitis B and C, as well as HIV;
• Consultations with medical professionals;
• Blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) checks;
• A quiz with prizes.

The goal of the campaign is to increase public awareness of viral hepatitis, remind people of the importance of early diagnosis, prevention, and promote a responsible attitude towards their own health.

In April 2025, it was reported that 30,486 cases of hepatitis B, as well as 16,651 cases of hepatitis C and 1,412 cases of hepatitis D were registered in the republic.