In January—February 2026, at least 268 children under the age of 12 months old died in Kyrgyzstan. A report by the National Statistical Committee says.
For the same period in 2025, the number of infant deaths was 260.
The main causes of death in January—February 2026 were:
- conditions originating in the perinatal period — 164 children (61 percent);
- congenital malformations — 48 infants (18 percent);
- respiratory diseases — 36 children (13 percent).
The Ministry of Health is currently preparing a reform of the perinatal care system through 2030. Key priorities include improving monitoring of pregnant women and patient referral systems, revising antenatal care standards with a focus on quality, introducing modern prenatal screening technologies, establishing a genetic laboratory, and strengthening family planning services.
