Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (25 February, 2010) – The EU-UNDP Border Management in Central Asia (BOMCA) Programme handed over refurbished and equipped training classes and laboratory facilities to the Republican Centre of Quarantine and Dangerous Infections under the Ministry of Health.

The total cost of refurbishment works and equipment (furniture, computers, office equipment and air-conditioners) exceeded €34,000. It is planned to purchase laboratory equipment for this Centre for €18,000 this year.

Within the framework of the EU-UNDP BOMCA assistance programme, the European Union fosters institutional reform in border management, strengthens training capacities, assists in securing the Tajik-Afghan border, improves the infrastructure along trade and transit routes, and helps counter drug smuggling in Central Asia.

The EU-UNDP BOMCA assistance programme is funded by the European Union and implemented by UNDP.

Learn more from Ms. Asel Sekimova, BOMCA Regional Communication Specialist, at asel.sekimova@eu-bomca.kg or (0312) 31 73 83.