33 children died at Kyrgyzstan's Heart Research Institute after leadership change

Kyrgyzstan's Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation Research Institute is facing a scandal following the appointment of a new director in January 2026. Over nine months, 33 children died, compared to 18 in the same period last year. Staff cite shortages of medicine, non-functional equipment, and lack of hot water.

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