Kyrgyzstan Provides Spinal Muscular Atrophy Medication to Only Half of Affected Children

In Kyrgyzstan, only 25 out of 47 registered children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) receive state-provided medication. Deputy Health Minister Nurbek Bukuev stated that the procurement of drugs is delayed, and parents question the state's purchase prices. One vial costs 411,000 soms. Increased funding could provide medication to more children.

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