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Implementation of the President’s Address-2024: How Systemic Reforms Improve the Quality and Accessibility of Medical Care in Kazakhstan

In his Address to the People of Kazakhstan “Fair Kazakhstan: Law and Order, Economic Growth, Public Optimism”, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev set the task of implementing comprehensive measures to strengthen the nation’s health and reboot the system of social support for citizens.

New Nutrition Standard with Increased Vegetables, Fruits, and Dairy Products Introduced in Educational Institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akmaral Alnazarova, at a Government session, spoke about the staffing of schools with medical units ahead of the new school year, measures to protect students’ health, and the introduction of the new nutrition standard.

Reduction of Maternal Mortality by 12% and Infant Mortality by 11%: Government Reviews Implementation of the Head of State’s Instructions

At a Government session, Minister of Healthcare Akmaral Alnazarova reported that in the National Development Plan until 2029, the adoption of comprehensive measures to reduce maternal and infant mortality has been defined as a priority. In this regard, the Ministry has approved a plan for the development of maternal and child health services until 2030.

Reducing Maternal and Infant Mortality Identified by the President as a Healthcare Priority — Olzhas Bektenov

At a Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, measures to reduce maternal and infant mortality were reviewed.

Press Conference Held in the Government with the Participation of Yermek Kosherbayev on the Implementation of the President’s Instructions in the Social Sphere

At a press conference in the Government, Deputy Prime Minister Yermek Kosherbayev spoke about the work being carried out as part of the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions in the social sphere.

At the Instruction of the Head of State, the Government Will Prepare a Set of Measures to Strengthen the Protection of Medical Workers

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the implementation of the instructions of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to enhance the protection of medical workers and improve safety in healthcare institutions.

Science, Technology, and Patient Care: Deputy Prime Minister Visits National Center for Neurosurgery

Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kosherbayev visited the National Center for Neurosurgery. During the visit, he reviewed the institution's operations, toured clinical departments and the Gamma Knife complex, met with medical staff and patients, and discussed the development prospects of high-tech medicine in the country.

Results of State Audit of Kazakhstan’s Drug Supply System Discussed at Government Meeting

A working meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerzhan Kosherbayev, was held to discuss the reform of the country’s pharmaceutical supply system. The discussion was prompted by the findings of a state audit conducted by the Supreme Audit Chamber (SAC).

Protection of Minors’ Rights, Social and Medical Support, and “National Fund for Children”: How Kazakhstan Ensures State Support for the Younger Generation

In Kazakhstan, June 1 is celebrated as International Children's Day – a special date that serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting children's rights and creating conditions for their harmonious development.

Over 3.2 million children to have summer holidays in Kazakhstan: Olzhas Bektenov instructs to ensure children's summer holiday safety

At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the organization of children's summer recreation was discussed.

Priority human capital: Olzhas Bektenov familiarises himself with measures to improve education and healthcare quality in Kostanay region

During his working visit to the Kostanay region, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov inspected the implementation of the President’s directives on the development of education and healthcare infrastructure.

Development of domestic healthcare and localisation of pharmaceutical production: Olzhas Bektenov holds Council meeting on improvement of investment climate

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting of the Council on improving the investment climate on the development of the health sector with the participation of heads of embassies of the United States, the European Union, Canada, the American Chamber of Commerce, as well as regional directors of international companies, industry leaders, such as Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Kazanada LLP, La Roche and others.

Olzhas Bektenov meets with Heads of Delegations of Organisation of Turkic States and Director of WHO Regional Office for Health Development

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with the Ministers of Healthcare of the Organisation of Turkic States: Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Teymur Musayev, Kyrgyz Republic Erkin Checheybayev, Republic of Turkey Kemal Memishoglu, Republic of Uzbekistan Assilbek Khudayarov, Deputy Secretary of State for Internal Affairs of the Republic of Hungary Yudit Bidlo.

12 million labelled medicines sold through pharmacies and medical organisations in Kazakhstan

The Government reviewed the interim results of the system of labelling and control of the movement of medicines. Representatives of the Ministry of Healthcare, SK Pharmacy and Kazakhtelecom attended the meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tamara Duisenova.

Reforms and innovations in 2025: Ministry of Healthcare

The experience of the regions where the One Day Clinic project was introduced in pilot mode will be extended to the whole of Kazakhstan. Its implementation has made it possible to ensure the availability of innovative methods of prenatal diagnostics for pregnant women and timely detection of the risk of giving birth to a child with congenital malformations and chromosomal pathology.

Domestic pharmaceutical production increases to 124 billion tenge in Kazakhstan

Minister of Healthcare Akmaral Alnazarova at the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reported on measures taken to provide medicines to the population.