«As for liver transplants, it is one of the most complex surgeries. Five such surgeries have already been performed, and only two patients received free surgery as part of a master class. In any case, surgery in the home country is cheaper than abroad. Many are promised a $40,000 operation before traveling abroad, but we hear of incidents in various countries where the cost reaches $100,000. If it is performed in Kyrgyzstan, the price is set at $25,000. Yes, it is an expensive operation, but the patient’s quality of life depends on it, and that is what is most expensive,» the Minister of Health said.

When asked whether there were plans to also transfer liver transplants to a budget-funded basis, Damir Osmonov replied: «We need to consider this issue.»