Nairobi, 19 February 2026 – a meeting was held at UN Environment headquarters between the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Kenya and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the UN Office at Nairobi, Barlybay Sadykov, and the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Ms. Inger Andersen.During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of Kazakhstan's interaction with UNEP, plans for developing cooperation in the field of the environment, as well as UNEP's participation in the Regional Environmental Summit, which will be held in Astana on April 22-24, 2026.In addition, special attention was paid to the initiative to create an International Water Organization within the UN structure, proposed by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K. Tokayev in December 2025 during his participation in the forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust.Ms. I. Andersen highly praised Kazakhstan's efforts and initiatives to address environmental issues, expressed gratitude for Kazakhstan's support of UNEP's activities, and assured that UNEP is ready to provide expert assistance in implementing Kazakhstan's initiatives and projects in the field of ecology and sustainable development.Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to continue cooperation on issues of mutual interest in the environmental field, support for the implementation of environmental projects, and the holding of events at various levels. A willingness was also expressed to consider further joint measures to expand Kazakhstan's cooperation with the UN Environment Programme. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-nairobi/press/news/details/1165711?lang=kk

Today, the opening ceremony of the Orhun Medical Center was held in Kyzylorda with the participation of the regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev, Minister of Health Akmaral Alnazarova, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alibek Kuantyrov, deputies of the Mazhilis of Parliament Murat Abenov, Markhabat Zhaimbetov, Murat Ergeshbayev, first heads of law enforcement agencies, deputies of the regional maslikhat, representatives of the intelligentsia, and veterans. In his speech, the head of the region highlighted the region's achievements in the field of healthcare. "Our head of state, Kassym-Jomart Kemelovich, has always paid special attention to the sector, saying, "If the nation is healthy, society will develop sustainably." In the Syr region, comprehensive measures are being taken to increase the population's access to medical services and further improve infrastructure. Today, we are gathered with you at the opening of the Orhun Medical Center, a facility of great importance for our region. The main focus of the center is high-tech diagnostics, combining positron emission tomography and computed tomography. This project, worth 4 billion tenge, will allow for early detection of oncological diseases, assessment of the prevalence of the disease, and monitoring of the effectiveness of treatment. Our residents will now receive quality medical services locally, without having to travel to Astana, Almaty, or abroad. We believe that the doctors of the medical center, which will be donated to the benefit of the country, will serve visitors, cure the patient's illness, bring peace of mind, and will be popular with the people. May your work, which you do day and night, regardless of time, in a highly responsible field, be successful and your status will be high! ”- said N. Nalibayev. Akmaral Alnazarova and Alibek Kuantyrov delivered speeches at the opening ceremony, and industry veteran Abdulla Shulenbayev blessed the event. Citizens who contributed to the development of the region's healthcare sector were awarded letters of gratitude from the regional akim. It is worth noting that the annual design capacity of the medical center is quite high. It will perform 3,500 positron emission tomography and computed tomography examinations per year. In addition, it has the capacity to perform 16,000 magnetic resonance imaging, 20,000 computed tomography, 25,000 X-ray examinations, and 10,000 mammograms. ​The center in Kyzylorda is the second stage of Orhun Medical's project aimed at developing high-tech oncological care in the regions of Kazakhstan. It also serves residents of Ulytau, Turkestan, and Aktobe. In the first stage, a similar center was launched in Aktau. Research is carried out within the framework of the guaranteed volume of free medical care. In addition, the medical center will offer MRI, CT, X-ray, mammography, ultrasound diagnostics, consultations with specialized specialists, laboratory tests, and operating rooms. @Press service of the Akim of Kyzylorda region

Today, the foundation stone of a clinic for 500 visitors was laid on the left bank of the Kyzylorda city with the participation of the regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev, Minister of Health Akmaral Alnazarova, deputies of the Majilis of Parliament Murat Abenov, Markhabat Zhaimbetov, Murat Ergeshbayev, first heads of law enforcement agencies, maslikhat deputies, representatives of the intelligentsia, and elders. The head of the region noted that the new facility, the construction of which has begun in accordance with the demands of residents of the left bank, will increase the population's access to medical services. "With the special support of our President and Government, and thanks to the strong unity of our compatriots, serious initiatives are being taken and innovative projects are being implemented in the Syr region. Measures to further improve the healthcare infrastructure are being carried out in a comprehensive manner. In 2022-2025, 50 billion. 100 million tenge were allocated to the sector, 40 medical facilities were built and put into operation for 26 billion. 400 million tenge. The national project "Modernization of Rural Healthcare" has been fully implemented according to the established plan, and 28 facilities built for 10 billion 700 million tenge are serving the people. May the newly built clinic become a place of warmth for those seeking healing! Happy Ramadan to all of us! May your fasts be accepted! ”said Nurlybek Nalibayev. At the ceremony, Akmaral Sharipbaykyzy and Murat Nalkozhauly delivered congratulatory speeches, and Honored Doctor of Kazakhstan Asylbek Tokmyrzauly gave a blessing. It is worth noting that the 500-bed polyclinic to be built on the left bank will be a multidisciplinary institution that will provide outpatient, diagnostic, and day hospital medical services to the population. It will include general and obstetric-gynecological registration, pediatrics, specialized and emergency medical care, prevention, and school medicine departments. In addition, the facility will be fully equipped with a 50-bed day hospital, a drug supply department, central sterilization, laundry, medical waste storage, classrooms, a 50-seat auditorium, a 200-seat conference hall, and engineering and technical infrastructure. @Press service of the Akim of Kyzylorda region

Today, the groundbreaking ceremony for a new 400-bed polyclinic in Titov village was held with the special participation of the regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev, the Minister of Health Akmaral Alnazarova, deputies of the Majilis of Parliament Murat Abenov, Markhabat Zhaimbetov, Murat Ergeshbayev, the first heads of law enforcement agencies, maslikhat deputies, representatives of the intelligentsia, and elders. The head of the region congratulated the audience on the start of construction of the new facility and noted the work done in the field of health. "The most important wealth of the state is people, and the basis of wealth in a person is health. Good health is the foundation of the development and prosperity of the state." One of the priorities of our President in social policy is to provide affordable and high-quality medical services to the population. Today we are at the beginning of a very important, historic moment for the city of Kyzylorda, including more than 40 thousand residents of the Titov microdistrict. We gathered to witness the groundbreaking ceremony of the new building of the city polyclinic No. 5, designed for 400 visitors per shift. The total cost of the new polyclinic, which will be built for 9 billion 823 million tenge, will cover an area of 9 thousand square meters and will be equipped with high-quality technologies in accordance with modern requirements. "This is state support aimed at preserving the lives of mothers and children and improving the health of our precious elderly. In the future, comprehensive work to improve the quality of life of the region's population will continue," said N. Nalibayev. At the event, Akmaral Sharipbaykyzy and Markhabat Zhaiymbetuly delivered congratulatory speeches, and Turganbay Mahanuly, an honored citizen of the Kyzylorda region, gave a blessing. It is worth noting that in 2022-2025, 40 medical facilities were built and put into operation in the region for 26 billion 400 million tenge. Under the national project "Modernization of Rural Healthcare", 28 facilities, which were built for 10 billion 700 million tenge, have now become a public good. In addition, 6 projects were implemented for 9 billion 900 million tenge to provide emergency medical care to rural residents. Additional buildings were built near the Aral, Kazaly, Shieli, and Zhanakorgan district multidisciplinary hospitals, and new buildings were built for infectious disease departments in Shieli and Aral districts. A 15-bed rural hospital and outpatient clinic were commissioned in the village of Tomenaryk in the Zhanakorgan district, a 40-bed rural hospital and a regional blood center in the village of Seksaul in the Aral district, using the local budget. Press service of the Akim of Kyzylorda region

Today, the Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akmaral Alnazarova, deputies of the Majilis of Parliament Markhabat Zhaimbetov, Murat Ergeshbayev, and the first deputy akim of the region Daniyar Zhanalinov got acquainted with the work of the "Kamkorlyk" early intervention center and the infectious diseases hospital. About 20 thousand babies are born in the region every year, and the number of children under 18 years old reaches 322 thousand. In order to increase the availability of rehabilitation services for children, the "Kamkorlyk" center was opened in 2022. 205.6 million tenge was allocated for it from the local budget, and 103.4 million tenge was allocated from Samruk-Kazyna JSC and the "Kamkorlyk" fund to purchase equipment and improve the skills of specialists. Over the four years since the center opened, about 6,000 children have received rehabilitation services. They have developed motor and speech skills and successfully completed important stages of social adaptation. Children are provided with medical and pedagogical assistance here. In particular, medical rehabilitation, therapeutic physical education, physiotherapy, speech therapy and defectology support, as well as occupational therapy. The regional infectious diseases hospital underwent a comprehensive overhaul in 2024 and was fully commissioned at the end of last year. 1.6 billion tenge was allocated from the local budget for the overhaul. Today, the renovated departments are highly appreciated by patients and medical workers. Over the past three years, 590,840,153 tenge have been allocated to strengthen the material and technical base of the hospital, 2 vehicles have been purchased for 49 million tenge. Last year, the clinical pharmacology and hospital pharmacy departments were opened and equipped with modern equipment. In the future, it is planned to launch a physiotherapy treatment department and improve the qualifications of medical workers abroad. @Press service of the Akim of Kyzylorda region