Bishkek, Feb. 7, 2022 . / Kabar / . Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Akylbek Zhaparov signed an order to create a commission to study the impact of smog, polluted air on the health of the population of Bishkek and Alamudun and Sokuluk regions.
According to the document, the emergency commission should:
- conduct a study on the impact of smog, polluted air on the health of the population of Bishkek city, Alamudun and Sokuluk regions of Chui Oblast;
- develop an algorithm of actions to prevent diseases of the population with appropriate recommendations for different levels of air pollution;
- develop an air quality index with a definition of its impact on the health of the population;
- conduct comprehensive work to assess air pollution problems in Bishkek, Alamudun and Sokuluk regions of Chui Oblast, and identify the main sources of air pollution in order to develop a step-by-step plan and measures to improve the environmental situation in Bishkek;
- provide residents with reliable information on the environmental situation, as well as on factors that contribute to the preservation of health or have a detrimental effect on it;
- according to the results of the work carried out on a quarterly basis submit to the Cabinet of Ministers relevant information and proposals to reduce the level of air pollution in Bishkek".
According to data of the World Air Quality rating taken in early February, Bishkek is now in fifth place among the other 94 cities in the world in terms of air pollution.
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