Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 8 June 2024 — On the third day of his visit to the Kyrgyz Republic, Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) President and Group Chairman, H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, took a tour of the Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) Program, accompanied by senior officials from the Ministry of Health and Saudi Ambassador to the country, H.E. Mr. Ibrahim bin Radi Al-Radi.

The program - managed by IsDB and funded by the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Program for Charity Works (KAAP) - is designed to deliver essential healthcare services to remote communities across several  countries including Kyrgyzstan.

So far, the MMUs have provided comprehensive healthcare services to over 98,000 patients in remote areas, offering specialized medical care such as CT scans, mammography, and cardiology consultations. The program's success demonstrates the significant impact that targeted healthcare interventions can have on remote communities.

During his visit, Dr. Al Jasser interacted with beneficiaries who expressed their gratitude for the program's free specialist consultations, diagnostic tests, and medications. The MMUs have performed over 375,000 consultations and 1,124 surgeries, significantly improving health outcomes in underserved regions.

The IsDB President also met with the management and healthcare professionals operating the MMUs, acknowledging their dedication and the crucial support from KAAP. Their efforts have been instrumental in the program's achievements, which include a wide range of medical services brought directly to the doorsteps of isolated populations.