Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Health is conducting surveillance on severe acute respiratory infections (SARI), testing samples for pathogens like influenza, COVID-19, and human metapneumovirus (HMPV), according to Kazinform News Agency. Since October 2024, 1,144 samples have been analysed, with 2 cases of HMPV detected, alongside other viruses such as rhinovirus (210 cases) and RSV (259 cases).
In neighbouring Kazakhstan, 8,360 samples have been tested for non-influenza respiratory viruses this season, with 30 cases of HMPV reported. The country has recorded over 2 million ARVI cases and nearly 1,000 confirmed flu cases since October, with 21,089 flu cases in West Kazakhstan alone.
HMPV, an RNA virus causing respiratory infections, poses higher risks to children and the elderly. It spreads via airborne droplets or contact with contaminated surfaces, with symptoms ranging from mild cold-like signs to severe pneumonia.
Health officials in both countries urge precautions such as avoiding crowded places, practising good hygiene, and seeking medical care for severe symptoms to limit the spread of respiratory illnesses.
The long-anticipated China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Project commenced construction on December 27, marking a pivotal step in enhancing trade and connectivity across Central Asia.
On 27 December, the highly anticipated China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project will officially commence, marking a significant milestone in regional infrastructure development.
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has signed a decree removing Akylbek Japarov from his position as Prime Minister and Head of the Presidential Administration.
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan are accelerating efforts on key regional infrastructure projects in the energy and transport sectors.
Iran’s top security official, Ali Akbar Ahmadian, has arrived in Baku to bolster political and security ties with South Caucasus nations and discuss regional peace, with meetings planned with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Saudi Arabia is battling severe flooding caused by torrential rains sweeping across cities and neighbourhoods, with weather alerts issued nationwide and emergency services on high alert to ensure public safety.
The International Committee of the Red Cross, President Miriana Egger, calls for international humanitarian law to be respected in Syria. She made this statement at the end of her three-day visit to the country, during which she toured the cities of Aleppo and Idlib.
Friedrich Merz, Germany’s opposition leader and likely next chancellor, has pledged to increase defence spending but declined to commit to NATO’s proposed 5% GDP target, highlighting the need for practical and sustainable measures ahead of February’s parliamentary elections.
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Tibet has left at least 126 dead and 188 injured, with over 400 people rescued from rubble. Freezing temperatures and extensive damage in the region are complicating ongoing rescue efforts.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has highlighted the importance of improved coordination between military and civilian services following the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash near Aktau, Kazakhstan, which resulted in 38 fatalities.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet's Himalayan foothills, killing at least 100 and shaking Nepal, Bhutan, and India. Tremors reached as far as Kathmandu and Thimphu.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that the risk to the general population from H5N1 bird flu remains low, despite the first reported death from the virus in the United States.
France has reported its first case of the new mpox clade 1b variant, linked to a global health emergency declared by the WHO, with health authorities investigating the source and tracing contacts in the Brittany region.
Kazakhstan's health ministry has confirmed 30 cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) amid a surge in respiratory illnesses in Central Asia. The virus, which causes flu-like symptoms, represents 1.6% of over 8,000 samples tested this season. Nearby Kyrgyzstan and China have also reported cases.
U.S. reports first human death from H5N1 bird flu in Louisiana. Experts urge caution for those in contact with birds as the virus spreads among poultry and wildlife.
The U.S. Surgeon General calls for cancer risk warnings on alcohol labels, highlighting links to seven cancers and urging updated consumption guidelines.
Iran’s top security official, Ali Akbar Ahmadian, has arrived in Baku to bolster political and security ties with South Caucasus nations and discuss regional peace, with meetings planned with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Saudi Arabia is battling severe flooding caused by torrential rains sweeping across cities and neighbourhoods, with weather alerts issued nationwide and emergency services on high alert to ensure public safety.
The International Committee of the Red Cross, President Miriana Egger, calls for international humanitarian law to be respected in Syria. She made this statement at the end of her three-day visit to the country, during which she toured the cities of Aleppo and Idlib.
Friedrich Merz, Germany’s opposition leader and likely next chancellor, has pledged to increase defence spending but declined to commit to NATO’s proposed 5% GDP target, highlighting the need for practical and sustainable measures ahead of February’s parliamentary elections.
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Tibet has left at least 126 dead and 188 injured, with over 400 people rescued from rubble. Freezing temperatures and extensive damage in the region are complicating ongoing rescue efforts.
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