International project on breast cancer prevention discussed

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International project on breast cancer prevention discussed

2026-04-13 / 192 / 02:04:20

On April 13–14, an official visit of a foreign delegation is being held at Osh State University within the framework of the Poland–Kyrgyzstan RITA international project.

On April 13, Rector Kudayberdi Kozhobekov received guests led by project coordinator Alexander Skaliy, Polish oncologist Witold Kowalski, and onco-dermatologist Mikhail Klag. During the meeting, the parties discussed the progress of the project titled “Polish experience in breast cancer prevention among youth in Kyrgyzstan” and considered issues related to expanding cooperation in the fields of education and medicine.

During the meeting, Alexander Skaliy was awarded the title of Honorary Professor of OshSU for his contribution to the development of Poland–Kyrgyzstan cooperation.

Afterward, the event continued in the university’s main conference hall. Presentations were delivered on the project results, its significance, and implementation process. A joint Kyrgyz–Polish preventive program on breast cancer prevention was also presented, and its role in the healthcare system was highlighted.

Representatives of the oncology service of Osh city and university specialists participated in the meeting and presented information on the work carried out over the past eight months. A representative of the Polish-American Foundation, Sylwia Gawojnik, joined the event online.

On April 14, Polish oncologist Professor Witold Kowalski will provide free medical consultations to patients at the OshSU clinic. An international conference will also be held, where specialists in the medical field will exchange experience and discuss future areas of cooperation.

The main goal of the RITA international project is to develop early detection and prevention culture of breast cancer among young people. Within its framework, seminars and training sessions have been conducted for students and doctors, and a Kyrgyz–Polish self-examination program has been launched. Public awareness activities have been carried out, and medical examinations have been organized.

In addition, in September 2025, OshSU lecturers Aida Keldibekova, Jyldyz Toychueva, Jaynagul Abdirasulova, and Meerimgul Busurmankul completed an experience exchange program in the city of Bydgoszcz, Poland. The project was coordinated by Dean of the International Medical Faculty Roman Kalmatov.