Construction of a city vaccine warehouse has begun in Bishkek

Bishkek, 27 June 2026 — The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, in collaboration with UNICEF, has begun construction of a new city vaccine storage warehouse in Bishkek. The project aims to further strengthen the immunization system and ensure the secure storage of immunobiological products.

Construction is scheduled for completion by the end of July 2026. The project cost over $107,000. Funding is provided by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) with technical support from UNICEF in Kyrgyzstan.

The new warehouse will meet international vaccine storage requirements. It will be equipped with modern refrigeration and freezing equipment, an automated 24/7 temperature and humidity control system, and backup power supplies. This will ensure the cold chain is maintained at all stages of vaccine storage and delivery to healthcare facilities.

As Sanjar Temirbekov, Head of the Public Health Department of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, noted, the construction of the new warehouse is an important step in the development of the country's immunization system.

"The creation of a modern vaccine storage infrastructure will ensure their quality and safety at all stages of logistics and improve the reliability of the immunization system," said Sanjar Temirbekov.

The need for a new warehouse is driven by the capital's growing population and the increased volume of vaccine storage. The new facility will ensure the timely and safe distribution of immunobiological products to Bishkek healthcare organizations and will also enhance the healthcare system's preparedness for potential infectious disease outbreaks and other emergencies.

"A city vaccine warehouse is especially important for Bishkek, where the population has grown significantly in recent years, meaning the need for safe storage has also increased. The new warehouse will help ensure reliable access to vaccines for Bishkek residents, including approximately 350,000 children, and will strengthen preparedness for disease outbreaks and potential public health emergencies," noted Ana Dautović, UNICEF Acting Representative in Kyrgyzstan.

The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic in collaboration with Gavi and UNICEF as part of efforts to develop immunization infrastructure and improve the quality of vaccination services.