This Sunday, August 10, Kazakhstan celebrates Builder’s Day — the professional holiday of those who construct cities, houses, schools, and hospitals.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions concerning the reconstruction of international automobile border checkpoints.
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 Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the state and prospects of the digital transformation of the trade sector were reviewed.
On the eve of Transport Workers’ Day, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, on behalf of Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, congratulated the specialists and veterans of the sector on their professional holiday and presented state awards.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the development of the aviation industry. The meeting reviewed the progress of implementing the President’s instructions to strengthen Kazakhstan’s role as an aviation hub, in particular, the development of aviation hubs and modernization of ground infrastructure. Special attention was given to the issue of creating a national cargo air carrier.
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.
As part of his working trip to the Ulytau Region, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov inspected the implementation of the President’s instructions regarding the modernization of energy and utility infrastructure.
On July 9, Kazakhstan marks the professional holiday of water sector workers—specialists who ensure sustainable water supply, irrigation development, and water resource protection. Amid climate change and growing water scarcity, the importance of this sector is rising, and effective water resource management has become one of the priorities of national policy.
At a Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the development of the livestock sector was discussed.
The digital transformation of water supply and wastewater systems, along with the adoption of water-saving technologies, is aimed at ensuring efficient water use and minimizing infrastructure failures and downtime. This was stated by Minister of Digital Development and Aerospace Industry Zhaslan Madiev at a Government session.
At the Government session of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Deputy Minister of National Economy Asan Darbayev stated that modern challenges require a comprehensive approach—combining technical modernization, the introduction of innovative and water-saving technologies, digital transformation of the sector, and institutional and tariff reforms.
According to Yersayin Nagaspayev, Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan, water supply coverage currently stands at 99.3% in urban areas and 97.5% in rural areas.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the Council for the Transition to a Green Economy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, attended by representatives of NGOs and public figures.
At a Government session, Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerbol Myrzabossynov reported that, within the framework of the national environmental campaign “Taza Kazakhstan”, the ministry is implementing consistent measures to promote ecotourism and foster a culture of healthy living.
