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  • Immunizing Hope: Jalal-Abad's Battle Against Measles Outbreak (79)
    Parents and children with measles stand in line for appointments at the Republican Infectious Diseases Clinical Hospital, Bishkek city, Kyrgyzstan.Parents and children with measles stand in line for appointments at the Republican Infectious Diseases Clinical Hospital, Bishkek city, Kyrgyzstan.Parents and children with measles stand in line for appointments at the Republican Infectious Diseases Clinical Hospital, Bishkek city, Kyrgyzstan.

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    Guardian of health in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan: Jiydekul Yrysbayeva's immunization journey (28)
    Jiydekul Yrysbayeva (54) rides a horse to reach her neighbours with vaccination and other health services in an inaccessible mountainous region in the Karatal Japyryk area, 4000 meters above sea level, Naryn region, Kyrgyzstan. In the remote, rugged landscapes of Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, where access to healthcare is often a journey unto itself, a dedicated figure stands tall amidst the challenges. Meet Jiydekul Yrysbayeva, a beacon of hope and resilience in a region where medical services are sparse and distances vast. In this documentary photo story, we delve into the life and work of Jiydekul Yrysbayeva, a feldsher who lives in Karatal Japyryk area of Naryn, the most mountainous region of Kyrgyzstan, 2500 meters above sea level, and embodies the spirit of service and compassion. Despite the logistical hurdles of reaching this inaccessible part of Kyrgyzstan, Jiydekul Yrysbayeva tirelessly dedicates herself to the well-being of her community. Part-time medical worker, part-time livestock farmer and full-time advocate for health, Jiydekul Yrysbayeva's mission extends beyond the confines of her medical station. With a particular focus on vaccination, she plays a crucial role in safeguarding the lives of her fellow Kyrgyzstanis. Through her efforts, she not only administers vaccines but also educates community about the importance of immunization. This documentary photo series sheds light on Kyrgyzstan's relentless efforts in the realm of vaccination and immunization with WHO's and other allies' support. Over 50 years, the Expanded Immunization Program has been a cornerstone of health protection in the WHO European Region, of which Kyrgyzstan is a part. 2024 also marks 30 years for Kyrgyzstan's National Immunization Program, being a massive part of public health initiatives, saving countless lives and fortifying generations against preventable diseases. As we commemorate European Immunization Week, join us in celebrating the unwavering commitment of Jiydekul Yrysbayeva and her peers. Through their dedication and the power of vaccines, they not only save lives but also lay the foundation for a healthier, resilient future for Kyrgyzstan and beyond. Partnering with the European Union A project co-funded by the European Union is currently being implemented in Kyrgyzstan and 4 other central Asian republics – Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan. The project involves supporting the ministries of health with immunization and supply chain logistics, risk communication and community engagement, and the capacity-building of health-care professionals, paving the way to achieve the goals and targets of the European Immunization Agenda 2030.Jiydekul Yrysbayeva (54) rides a horse to reach her neighbours with vaccination and other health services in an inaccessible mountainous region in the Karatal Japyryk area, 4000 meters above sea level, Naryn region, Kyrgyzstan. In the remote, rugged landscapes of Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, where access to healthcare is often a journey unto itself, a dedicated figure stands tall amidst the challenges. Meet Jiydekul Yrysbayeva, a beacon of hope and resilience in a region where medical services are sparse and distances vast. In this documentary photo story, we delve into the life and work of Jiydekul Yrysbayeva, a feldsher who lives in Karatal Japyryk area of Naryn, the most mountainous region of Kyrgyzstan, 2500 meters above sea level, and embodies the spirit of service and compassion. Despite the logistical hurdles of reaching this inaccessible part of Kyrgyzstan, Jiydekul Yrysbayeva tirelessly dedicates herself to the well-being of her community. Part-time medical worker, part-time livestock farmer and full-time advocate for health, Jiydekul Yrysbayeva's mission extends beyond the confines of her medical station. With a particular focus on vaccination, she plays a crucial role in safeguarding the lives of her fellow Kyrgyzstanis. Through her efforts, she not only administers vaccines but also educates community about the importance of immunization. This documentary photo series sheds light on Kyrgyzstan's relentless efforts in the realm of vaccination and immunization with WHO's and other allies' support. Over 50 years, the Expanded Immunization Program has been a cornerstone of health protection in the WHO European Region, of which Kyrgyzstan is a part. 2024 also marks 30 years for Kyrgyzstan's National Immunization Program, being a massive part of public health initiatives, saving countless lives and fortifying generations against preventable diseases. As we commemorate European Immunization Week, join us in celebrating the unwavering commitment of Jiydekul Yrysbayeva and her peers. Through their dedication and the power of vaccines, they not only save lives but also lay the foundation for a healthier, resilient future for Kyrgyzstan and beyond. Partnering with the European Union A project co-funded by the European Union is currently being implemented in Kyrgyzstan and 4 other central Asian republics – Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan. The project involves supporting the ministries of health with immunization and supply chain logistics, risk communication and community engagement, and the capacity-building of health-care professionals, paving the way to achieve the goals and targets of the European Immunization Agenda 2030.Jiydekul Yrysbayeva (54) rides a horse to reach her neighbours with vaccination and other health services in an inaccessible mountainous region in the Karatal Japyryk area, 4000 meters above sea level, Naryn region, Kyrgyzstan. In the remote, rugged landscapes of Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, where access to healthcare is often a journey unto itself, a dedicated figure stands tall amidst the challenges. Meet Jiydekul Yrysbayeva, a beacon of hope and resilience in a region where medical services are sparse and distances vast. In this documentary photo story, we delve into the life and work of Jiydekul Yrysbayeva, a feldsher who lives in Karatal Japyryk area of Naryn, the most mountainous region of Kyrgyzstan, 2500 meters above sea level, and embodies the spirit of service and compassion. Despite the logistical hurdles of reaching this inaccessible part of Kyrgyzstan, Jiydekul Yrysbayeva tirelessly dedicates herself to the well-being of her community. Part-time medical worker, part-time livestock farmer and full-time advocate for health, Jiydekul Yrysbayeva's mission extends beyond the confines of her medical station. With a particular focus on vaccination, she plays a crucial role in safeguarding the lives of her fellow Kyrgyzstanis. Through her efforts, she not only administers vaccines but also educates community about the importance of immunization. This documentary photo series sheds light on Kyrgyzstan's relentless efforts in the realm of vaccination and immunization with WHO's and other allies' support. Over 50 years, the Expanded Immunization Program has been a cornerstone of health protection in the WHO European Region, of which Kyrgyzstan is a part. 2024 also marks 30 years for Kyrgyzstan's National Immunization Program, being a massive part of public health initiatives, saving countless lives and fortifying generations against preventable diseases. As we commemorate European Immunization Week, join us in celebrating the unwavering commitment of Jiydekul Yrysbayeva and her peers. Through their dedication and the power of vaccines, they not only save lives but also lay the foundation for a healthier, resilient future for Kyrgyzstan and beyond. Partnering with the European Union A project co-funded by the European Union is currently being implemented in Kyrgyzstan and 4 other central Asian republics – Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan. The project involves supporting the ministries of health with immunization and supply chain logistics, risk communication and community engagement, and the capacity-building of health-care professionals, paving the way to achieve the goals and targets of the European Immunization Agenda 2030.
  • Human trafficking (33)
    “The main problem is finding out that they are in a trafficking situation. Because if they come acutely, they have a broken arm or something. Then you treat the broken arm and if you don't think about it, then you don't see the problem with the person behind the broken arm”, says Dr Charlotte Møller, Senior Consultant at Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark, who has treated trafficked individuals for years. Health workers are often the only public sector employees to meet trafficked persons during their ordeal. Data on how many of them remain unidentified when seeking health services is lacking for the European Region, but a US study found that more than half remain unidentified as trafficked. https://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/glotip/2022/GLOTiP_2022_web.pdf .  A new WHO/Europe scoping review, published May 2023, found that health systems and health workers are uniquely situated to identify, treat and protect trafficked people and those at risk of being trafficked. The publication calls for significant investments to help to sensitize health workers to trafficking and increase health systems’ capacities“The main problem is finding out that they are in a trafficking situation. Because if they come acutely, they have a broken arm or something. Then you treat the broken arm and if you don't think about it, then you don't see the problem with the person behind the broken arm”, says Dr Charlotte Møller, Senior Consultant at Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark, who has treated trafficked individuals for years. Health workers are often the only public sector employees to meet trafficked persons during their ordeal. Data on how many of them remain unidentified when seeking health services is lacking for the European Region, but a US study found that more than half remain unidentified as trafficked. https://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/glotip/2022/GLOTiP_2022_web.pdf .  A new WHO/Europe scoping review, published May 2023, found that health systems and health workers are uniquely situated to identify, treat and protect trafficked people and those at risk of being trafficked. The publication calls for significant investments to help to sensitize health workers to trafficking and increase health systems’ capacities“The main problem is finding out that they are in a trafficking situation. Because if they come acutely, they have a broken arm or something. Then you treat the broken arm and if you don't think about it, then you don't see the problem with the person behind the broken arm”, says Dr Charlotte Møller, Senior Consultant at Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark, who has treated trafficked individuals for years. Health workers are often the only public sector employees to meet trafficked persons during their ordeal. Data on how many of them remain unidentified when seeking health services is lacking for the European Region, but a US study found that more than half remain unidentified as trafficked. https://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/glotip/2022/GLOTiP_2022_web.pdf .  A new WHO/Europe scoping review, published May 2023, found that health systems and health workers are uniquely situated to identify, treat and protect trafficked people and those at risk of being trafficked. The publication calls for significant investments to help to sensitize health workers to trafficking and increase health systems’ capacities

  • Vulnerable populations in Kyrgyzstan are protecting themselves by getting vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19.
    Kyrgyzstan: Fighting Influenza (93)
    An exterior shot shows the entrance of the Nijnaya Serafimovka Center for the Elderly and Disabled in Chuy Oblast, Kyrgyzstan on 25 November 2022. In Kyrgyzstan and across the region, WHO/Europe has launched the campaign “Keeping COVID-19 and influenza at bay this autumn/winter. Prepare, prevent, protect” to raise awareness about the pressing need for vulnerable populations to protect themselves from serious illness or death by getting vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19.An exterior shot shows the entrance of the Nijnaya Serafimovka Center for the Elderly and Disabled in Chuy Oblast, Kyrgyzstan on 25 November 2022. In Kyrgyzstan and across the region, WHO/Europe has launched the campaign “Keeping COVID-19 and influenza at bay this autumn/winter. Prepare, prevent, protect” to raise awareness about the pressing need for vulnerable populations to protect themselves from serious illness or death by getting vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19.An exterior shot shows the entrance of the Nijnaya Serafimovka Center for the Elderly and Disabled in Chuy Oblast, Kyrgyzstan on 25 November 2022. In Kyrgyzstan and across the region, WHO/Europe has launched the campaign “Keeping COVID-19 and influenza at bay this autumn/winter. Prepare, prevent, protect” to raise awareness about the pressing need for vulnerable populations to protect themselves from serious illness or death by getting vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19.
  • North Macedonia: Health workers urge vulnerable people to get vaccinated against seasonal influenza  (6)
    Ljuljeta Imeri is an epidemiologist.  “I recommend to all colleagues and to all people with reduced immunity to get vaccinated because the vaccine protects against complications. It doesn’t necessarily mean they are not going to get sick, but they get over the illness more easily. All groups at risk, including young children, people with chronic diseases, nursing mothers, pregnant women, older people, and health workers should get vaccinated and protected so as to avoid health complications from influenza,” says Imeri. Ljuljeta Imeri is an epidemiologist.  “I recommend to all colleagues and to all people with reduced immunity to get vaccinated because the vaccine protects against complications. It doesn’t necessarily mean they are not going to get sick, but they get over the illness more easily. All groups at risk, including young children, people with chronic diseases, nursing mothers, pregnant women, older people, and health workers should get vaccinated and protected so as to avoid health complications from influenza,” says Imeri. Ljuljeta Imeri is an epidemiologist.  “I recommend to all colleagues and to all people with reduced immunity to get vaccinated because the vaccine protects against complications. It doesn’t necessarily mean they are not going to get sick, but they get over the illness more easily. All groups at risk, including young children, people with chronic diseases, nursing mothers, pregnant women, older people, and health workers should get vaccinated and protected so as to avoid health complications from influenza,” says Imeri. 
  • Denmark: Baldersgade Vaccination centre  (27)
    Catharina de Kat Reynen from WHO's Regional Office for Europe interviews Tina Barsøe, the director of Baldersgade Vaccination Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark. The centre offers influenza, pneumococcal, COVID-19 and monkeypox vaccines. Whether against influenza or COVID-19, vaccines save lives, and they remain the best way to fight these diseases. WHO also encourages taking other personal protective measures, such as cleaning hands regularly or staying away from other people when unwell.Catharina de Kat Reynen from WHO's Regional Office for Europe interviews Tina Barsøe, the director of Baldersgade Vaccination Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark. The centre offers influenza, pneumococcal, COVID-19 and monkeypox vaccines. Whether against influenza or COVID-19, vaccines save lives, and they remain the best way to fight these diseases. WHO also encourages taking other personal protective measures, such as cleaning hands regularly or staying away from other people when unwell.Catharina de Kat Reynen from WHO's Regional Office for Europe interviews Tina Barsøe, the director of Baldersgade Vaccination Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark. The centre offers influenza, pneumococcal, COVID-19 and monkeypox vaccines. Whether against influenza or COVID-19, vaccines save lives, and they remain the best way to fight these diseases. WHO also encourages taking other personal protective measures, such as cleaning hands regularly or staying away from other people when unwell.
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