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.
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.
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.
At a Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, measures to reduce maternal and infant mortality were reviewed.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the organization of children's summer recreation was discussed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.