Within the framework of the VI Annual Session of the Scientific-Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organs Transplantation, held in honor of the esteemed Academician I.K. Akhunbaev, a bike ride was organized on May 20, 2023, spanning from Chok-Tal to Toru-Aigyr villages in the Issyk-Kul region. Participants had the opportunity to pay their respects to Academician I.K. Akhunbaev by laying flowers at his monument in Toru-Aigyr.

It is important to note that the first day of the session took place in Bishkek on May 19. This significant event marked the anniversary of the first open heart surgery in Central Asia, performed by Academician Akhunbaev on May 19, 1959, which pioneered cardiac surgery in Kyrgyzstan.

The conference aimed to bring together medical professionals from various regions of the Kyrgyz Republic, all united in their collective effort to combat cardiovascular diseases. With a focus on interdisciplinary discussions, exchange of expertise, and practical knowledge, the Akhunbaev Conference aimed to enhance the multi-level system of care for patients with cardiovascular ailments.

The event commenced with a warm welcome from the Minister of Health, G.M. Baatyrova, and notable figures such as Professor N.I. Akhunbaeva, Professor Kh.S. Bebezov, Professor M.N. Namazbekov, A.A. Sherova, Professor K.A. Abdramanov, Professor T.A. Batyraliev, and the Rector of the International Higher School of Medicine, S.M. Akhunbaev.

The session featured renowned cardiovascular surgeons and X-ray endovascular surgeons who shared their expertise, discussing the latest advancements in the field. Their participation in the conference exemplified a significant scientific event driven by a collective desire to master new technologies and utilize knowledge for the benefit of patients.