1) Please tell me how pension benefits from the UAPF will change in 2025?The amount of pension benefits from UAPF to pensioners who retired earlier, before 2025, will increase by 5% from January 1.Let us remind you that benefits from UAPF are paid in accordance with the Methodology for calculating the amount of pension benefits, approved by the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated June 30, 2023. In accordance with it, benefits to citizens retiring are calculated as follows: in the first year of receiving benefits, the amount of pension savings is multiplied by the pension savings payment rate of 6.5% and divided by 12. In subsequent years, the amount of the monthly pension payment is increased by the pension benefit indexation rate of 5%. At the same time, the monthly pension benefit from UAPF is paid in the amount of at least 70% of the subsistence minimum (hereinafter - SM), established for the corresponding financial year by the law on the republican budget (in 2025, the SM is 46,228 tenge). For beneficiaries of certain categories: persons with disabilities of groups 1 or 2, established indefinitely, as well as those who worked in hazardous industries, whose savings were formed through compulsory occupational pension contributions in total for at least sixty months, the Methodology provides for correction factors that increase the amount of the monthly pension benefit. For persons who meet more than one of the above conditions, the correction factor with the highest value is applied.Pension benefits from UAPF are paid until the pension savings in the individual pension savings account are exhausted.2) Please tell me what is the rate of the employer’s compulsory pension contribution in 2025?From January 1, 2025, the amount of the employer’s compulsory pension contribution (ECPC) has been increased and is 2.5%.Recall that from January 1, 2024, the funded system of Kazakhstan was supplemented with a new component - employer’s compulsory pension contribution (ECPC). According to the adopted changes, each employer is obliged to transfer to the UAPF, in addition to the mandatory 10 percent contributions from the employee's income, additional contributions from their own funds in favor of their employees born after January 1, 1975. Every year, the size of the ECPC will gradually increase (1.5% in 2024, 2.5% in 2025, 3.5% in 2026, 4.5% in 2027) and in 2028 will be 5%.The amount from which the ECPC is calculated cannot be less than the minimum wage (MW) and exceed 50 times the MW established for the relevant year. Persons of retirement age, persons with permanent disability of groups 1 and 2, military personnel, as well as persons born before January 1, 1975, are exempt from paying the ECPC.3) Are employer’s compulsory pension contributions inherited?Employer’s compulsory pension contributions are credited to notional pension savings accounts that are opened automatically upon receipt of the first payment and are not the property of employees, therefore, they cannot be inherited. Contributions that were paid for persons who left the system (lost citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan or died) will be distributed among the remaining participants and will be paid for life.4) How to check the available amount for lump sum pension payments for improving housing conditions and/or treatment?Information on the amount of pension savings available for making lump sum pension benefit payments (LSPBP) at the expense of compulsory pension contributions (CPC), as well as for transferring to the trust management of the investment portfolio manager at the expense of CPC, compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC), voluntary pension contributions (VPC) can be obtained in the following ways:in your personal account on the UAPF website;in your personal account in the UAPF mobile application;on the eGov.kz web portal and in the eGov mobile application.Step-by-step instructions are posted on the enpf.kz website 5) How can a contributor control his pension savings?When opening an account in UAPF, the method of providing information on the status of accounts is determined by default through the personal account on the enpf.kz website or in the БЖЗҚ/ЕНПФ mobile application. This opportunity is also provided to persons who have previously opened accounts. When applying for the first time, it is enough to go through a simple registration procedure.Contributors can also receive information on the status of accounts through the e-government portal egov.kz.If contributors (beneficiaries) have previously chosen the notification methods "by e-mail" or "via postal services", then these methods will be valid until the account holders change them themselves (through their personal account or at the UAPF office). In this case, you will receive information on the status of your accounts only if the UAPF information system indicates a current e-mail address or residential address.According to the law, in the event of a change in e-mail address or residential address, it is necessary to notify UAPF within 10 calendar days. Otherwise, the message sent to the previous address (envelope with the statement) will be returned to UAPF and the Fund will not send (deliver) any further funds until the contributor (beneficiary) is notified of the new address.You can also update your details, including your email address or residential address, in your personal account on the website or in the UAPF mobile application.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/917864

Akim of the region Abai Nurlan Urankhaev visited the State Philharmonic named after Amre Kashaubayev in Semey and got acquainted with the current activities of the creative team. The Philharmonic Society with an 80-year history has been located in the building of the former Yenlik-Kebek cinema since 2020. However, the company that operated the cinema on trust management rights until 2019 has not carried out repairs.Since the transfer of the building to the Philharmonic, ongoing repairs of the roof, the small hall and the water supply system have been carried out. In addition, the long-standing problem with starting the heating system has been solved. The building has a large hall with 259 seats and a small hall with 180 seats.After examining the building inside and out, the head of the region listened to the suggestions of the director of the Philharmonic. The director of the institution noted the need to create individual halls for rehearsals of artists."This is one of the historical buildings of our city with a unique architectural style. We must modernize it, preserving its original appearance, so that it meets the expectations of the public. It is also necessary to improve the area around the building. The issue of building a new building on the territory of the institution should be worked out in detail," the governor of the region emphasized.The head of the region gave specific instructions to the responsible persons on these issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/918337

Semey International Airport expands the possibilities for convenient and safe passenger service. To ensure unhindered access for people with limited mobility, an outpatient elevator was purchased."An outpatient elevator is not just an equipment, but a complex technique. Similar equipment is used in other cities of our country, but mostly it is made abroad. We have ambulift, a domestic product. The equipment was assembled by STAHLBAU LLP and purchased with the support of the regional akimat. Today, for the first time, tests were conducted for passengers of the Almaty-Semey flight. Now the elevator will be used daily," said Gazizbek Samatov, Director of the airport.The ambulatory elevator is designed for boarding and disembarking passengers with limited mobility on board an aircraft. This specialized equipment ensures safe and high-quality passenger service.At the end of last year, the airport, with the support of the regional akimat, also received a modern bus with a capacity of 110 people.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/918340

In 2024, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation launched the implementation of 137 projects for the development of water management facilities in Kazakhstan. The development of 201 design estimates has also begun.In particular, work is underway to restore and improve more than 700,000 hectares of irrigated land, as well as the construction and reconstruction of canals with a total length of about 7,000 km."The work is carried out in accordance with the Water Resources Management System Development Concept for 2024-2030 and the Integrated Water Industry Development Plan for 2024-2028. These documents also provide for many other measures to reduce unproductive losses and accumulate additional volumes of water. For example, in 2024, the reconstruction of the Aktobe reservoir was completed, the construction of the Baydibek Ata and Karakuys reservoirs in the Turkestan region began, as well as the reconstruction of the Kapchagai and Kirov reservoirs," Gulmira Imasheva, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Regulation, Protection and Use of Water Resources at the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/918080

The Department of Land Resources Management of the West Kazakhstan region of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan established during the inspection the fact of non-use of a land plot with an area of 2,895 hectares. The site, located in the city of Uralsk, was allocated to JSC for the construction of the building.As a result of the inspection, the land user was issued an order to eliminate violations during the year. However, the requirements of the regulation were not fulfilled.The Department has drawn up a protocol on an administrative offense in accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 462 of the Administrative Code. A fine was imposed on the land user by a court decision, and the land was returned to state ownership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/918577

An accumulation of juvenile fish has been revealed at the Baksai water canal in Atyrau region.As of 19:00 hoursOn January 15, 2025, more than 1.8 million juvenile fish were rescued.Live juveniles are released into the Zhaiyk River, located 55 km from this canal. 60 people are taking part in the rescue. Among them are representatives of the akimat, military personnel, volunteers, fishing industry entities, 12 pieces of equipment are involved.During the rescue, the fish was in a semi-drowsy state due to the low dissolved oxygen content in the water caused by icing of the channel. When fish are released into the Zhaiyk River, their recovery and activation are observed.At the same time, work is underway to collect dead juveniles.The situation has been taken under special control.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/918611

"The labor collective of" " NC ""Kazakhstan Temir Zholy "" JSC distributed hot tea and baursaks to municipal employees involved in the work on cleaning the streets of the capital from snow." according to the official website of Astana city akimat.The event was attended by about 20 people."President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declared this year the Year of working professions. In this regard, we, that is, employees of JSC NC "Kazakhstan Temir Zholy", expressed gratitude to the people who provide comfort and order in the city every day in any weather. The event was attended by about 20 people. Thus, we distributed hot tea and bagels to 60-70 people. In general, we often organize such actions," said the senior dispatcher of the automated Center for transportation management in Astana of JSC NC "Kazakhstan Temir Zholy".In turn, municipal employees of the capital expressed their gratitude to the organizers."Thank you to the organizers who found the time and held such a good event. I wish you prosperity in every endeavor you have undertaken. May our people always be united and at peace. Let our country grow and prosper," the Municipal Employees said. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/917177

Schoolchildren from the village of Bulandy, Birzhansal district, have started studying at a new school since the third quarter. Today, 56 students and the school staff entered the new 80-seat building of the Bulandy school. The new school is built in a modern style and is equipped with all the necessary modern equipment. All conditions are created for children to receive a high-quality education here. Interactive boards are installed in each classroom. There is also an inclusion classroom for children with special educational needs. “The school building is bright and spacious. We believe that students studying here will receive a good, in-depth education in accordance with modern requirements,” the parents noted. It should be noted that the school in the village of Bulandy was declared a disaster in 2019, and construction of a new building began in 2021. During the construction period, schoolchildren studied in the forestry building.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/917762

  The Ministry of Emergency Situations continues to actively prepare for the 2025 flood season. Local executive bodies are being coordinated to implement anti-flood measures.   Today, the reduction of flood risk in the regions in 2025 is being implemented by republican and regional program documents (comprehensive plans for socio-economic development and regional development plans, regional plans for engineering work to prepare for the flood season).   In addition, after the end of the 2024 flood season, local executive bodies, together with the territorial divisions of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, made adjustments and clarifications to the list of settlements and areas at risk of flooding, as of the results of 2024, their number was 1,223.   In order to prevent floods in East Kazakhstan, 33 events were fully implemented in the summer-autumn period under the flood prevention work plans of cities and districts, 55 events under the engineering work plan, as well as preventive measures were taken on the roads of the region, the affected areas were restored during the measures, and water pipes (structures) were replaced. Particular attention was paid to raising the embankments and embankments that strengthen the coast above critical levels, which will allow minimizing the risk of flooding of settlements and increasing the volume of water intake compared to previous years. The volume of work carried out to strengthen the coast amounted to 64 km, repair (construction) of dams, embankments, shafts - 36 km, 19 km of river channels were cleaned. In addition, work was carried out on the construction of 58 km of ditches and canals, the repair of 3 bridges, the replacement of 45 culverts (structures), and the cleaning of 283 km of ditches and canals.   Implementation of flood control measures according to the roadmap, engineering works, and flood control plans allows us to significantly reduce the harmful effects of flood waters: it protects settlements from flooding, reduces material damage, and prevents victims among the population. In addition, two aerial reconnaissance flights were conducted during the ice-freezing period of mountain rivers. Work is underway to develop a digital map of the region, displaying primary data on hydroposts with forecasting elements in the region, as well as information on flood control works.   Akimats are creating reserves of sandbags, inert and fuel and lubricants. Currently, local executive bodies have removed more than 83 thousand cubic meters of snow.   Anti-flood measures continue in the West. Dangerous areas in the territory of the city of Uralsk are under control. Deputy Akim of the region Bakytzhan Narymbetov, city Akim Murat Baimenov and acting head of the city's emergency management Olzhas Abdrakhman visited dangerous areas, namely the "Venera", "Rechnik", "Yagodka" gardening partnerships, the villages of Derkul, Komintern.   Today, work is underway to protect the territory of a number of settlements at risk of flooding by reinforcing the soil, digging canals, installing water supply structures, constructing drainage ditches, and cleaning channels for collecting melted snow. Special attention was paid to the work being carried out, specific tasks were given to contractors and their timely implementation was required.   In Pavlodar region, a complex of measures aimed at eliminating the possible consequences of spring floods is being actively carried out. As part of the implementation of the approved engineering work plan, 47 measures have been prepared, 21 of which have been implemented and completed. The main focus of current work is the strengthening of embankments and the creation of a system of diversion channels, which will significantly increase the resistance of territories to flood hazards. This work is being carried out thanks to the interaction of various state structures.   For example, in the city of Aksu, the construction of an embankment protecting small areas from the southeast has been completed. An important facility is an artificial embankment on the "Atameken-Aksu-Koktobe-Ulken Akzhar-Kurchatov" highway, which will provide reliable protection for transport routes. Additional work, including deepening the roadsides and installing water pipes, is being carried out in the Koktobe-Kentubek district and other districts.   General flood preparedness activities are ongoing and under constant monitoring.                Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/916843

In coordination with the Presidential Administration, Dosulan Aitbayev was appointed Deputy Akim of Akmola region by order of Akim of Akmola region.Dosulan Yerlanovich Aitbayev graduated from L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University and A. Baitursynov Kostanay State University. Master's degree in Political Science. He has 17 years of public service experience.He started his career in 2008 as the chief specialist of the office of the akim of the Zhangeldinsky district of the Kostanay region.He held various responsible positions in the Akimat of Kostanay region, in the Ministries of Culture and Information, Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Prior to his appointment, he was the chief of staff of the Akim of the Akmola region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/918016

A solemn ceremony of handing over keys was held in the Zhastar microdistrict of the Zharkainsky district of the Akmola region. The reconstructed 80-apartment apartment building is intended for socially vulnerable categories of citizens, whose living conditions have been improved as part of the implementation of social initiatives of the Head of State aimed at solving housing problems.The event was attended by First Deputy Akim of Akmola region Eldos Ramazanov, who noted: "This house is not only walls, but also a new life for many families who have found housing thanks to government support."Among the happy new settlers are 17 large families, 36 single mothers, 16 orphaned children, 8 people with disabilities, 2 pensioners and one family raising a child with a disability."Thanks to government support, we can now live in comfortable conditions and plan the future for our children," Sarsek Gulzhanat, a mother of many children, said with gratitude.Within the framework of this project, work will continue to provide affordable and comfortable housing for other categories of citizens, which will contribute to improving the quality of life of residents of the region. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/918332

The issue of the development of the e-commerce market was considered at a staff meeting chaired by the akim of the region. During the discussion of the issue, Askhat Shakharov noted the need to use e-commerce as an additional channel for promoting domestic products on the world market.According to Almas Salykbayev, Head of the Entrepreneurship Department, over 36,000 SMEs work in the field of trade in the region. Of these, 4,726 business entities are engaged in online retail sales.Entrepreneurs actively use various platforms such as online shopping and social media to expand their business. Many travel agencies and hotels also offer their services through online platforms. Residents can order necessary goods at affordable prices and in a wide range through marketplaces.The most popular online stores and marketplaces among the population are Kaspi, Wildberries, Ozon and others.According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the share of e-commerce (including marketplaces) in the total retail trade in 2023 was 12.7%. By the end of 2023, the volume of e-commerce in Aktobe region reached 7.9 billion tenge (6th place in Kazakhstan). According to forecasts, in 2024 this figure will amount to 9.0 billion tenge. The total number of retail orders via online resources amounted to 215,896 units.The Ministry of Trade and Integration, together with the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs, launched e-commerce training courses based on the proposals of domestic marketplaces. Last year, 9 training seminars were held, 7 of them in online format.As noted by Dinara Khasangaliyeva, Director of the AOF of Kazpost JSC, Kazpost promotes the development of electronic commerce as an infrastructure platform, providing public access to goods throughout Kazakhstan."We are developing the company's ecosystem, and Keden and Keruen services have become one of the key services for developing business partnerships. Today, customers who have ordered goods on the global electronic platforms of the USA, Germany, China, South Korea, can receive their purchases to the specified address in Kazakhstan. There are plans to improve the Qazpost Keruen service and connect countries such as the United Kingdom, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates," said Dinara Khasangalieva.The Governor of the region instructed to accelerate the digitalization of processes in the field of trade and the introduction of advanced IT solutions, pay special attention to the development of domestic online stores. This requires ensuring the stable functioning of payment systems, improving the transport and logistics infrastructure and improving the efficiency of courier services.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/917967

Akim of the region Askhat Shakharov informed the residents of the village of Taldysai about this news during a trip to the Alginsky district. The head of the region visited the village and inspected a number of social facilities there.He got acquainted with the work of the rural medical center. Major repairs were carried out there in the summer. The amount spent is 30.2 million tenge. During the renovation, the roof and windows were replaced, the floors were repainted, and the facade was painted. The medical center is designed for 30 visits per day.The head of the region also visited an elementary school operating in Taldysai. The educational institution has a capacity of 80 places, attended by 34 students. The school has four classrooms, a computer lab, a library, a psychologist's office, a gym and a buffet. The building was built in 1975, and now it is in poor condition."Our school is already old and has been in need of renovation for a long time. I have been working here as a math teacher since 1991. Like many of my colleagues, I dream of teaching in a modern, beautiful school that meets all modern standards. Three years ago, we were told that a new school would be built in the village. Of course, we were very happy. But so far this issue has not been resolved yet. Many new schools with comfortable conditions and modern technology are opening today, and we dream of working in the same conditions in order to create an even better educational space for students," said Balzhan Burkitalina.After listening to the teachers, akim of the region Askhat Shakharov pleased them with the news that construction of a new school for 60 places will begin in Taldysai this year."For any village, the availability of a school is the most important issue. Construction of a new 60-seat school will begin here this year. It will be equipped with comfortable classrooms, a gym, an assembly hall and a medical center, which will provide all the necessary conditions for children's education.Currently, 25 schools are being built in the region, of which 14 educational institutions are being built as part of the National Comfortable Schools Program. The introduction of new schools will help solve the issue of three-shift education and eliminate emergency buildings, providing students with comfortable and safe conditions for studying," the mayor stressed.The head of the region noted that the village of Taldysai, where 68 families live, is developed. The roads in the village are in good condition. Thanks to the Auyl Amanaty program, the villagers have the opportunity to engage in their own business, which contributes to improving the standard of living of the population. Expressing gratitude to the residents for their active participation in the life and development of the village, the governor of the region assured that he would continue to work to create comfortable conditions for everyone.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/918500

In Alga, the mayor visited the Safiya kindergarten, which opened in early January. The preschool was built with private funds. It is designed for 250 seats. Currently, it is attended by 108 kids. The kindergarten has nine playrooms, as many bedrooms and bathrooms for children. Each group has a separate entrance, which allows parents to quickly and conveniently get to the right room without wasting time searching for it. There is also a kitchen and a laundry room.The head of the region got acquainted with the conditions of children staying in groups and appreciated the facilities created for kids."It is important that children grow up in comfortable and safe conditions. This is our priority, and such projects help create an environment where children can grow and develop, and parents can be confident in their well-being and safety. I think the construction project of this kindergarten can be used in other districts," the mayor said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/918570

The head of the region, Askhat Shakharov, visited the Alginsky district hospital, where major repairs were carried out. The hospital completely replaced the heating system, windows, doors, flooring, and carried out roofing work.Alibek Kuashov, the chief physician, said that the hospital was built in 1975 and is designed for 500 visits per day. There are 71 beds in the 24-hour hospital. Patients can also receive treatment in a 90-bed day hospital. There are 70 doctors and 273 employees of the secondary medical staff working here. 1 FAP and 19 outpatient clinics of the Alginsky district are attached to the medical institution. In 2024, the building of the food store and the utility building were completely renovated.The governor of the region examined the hospital after the completed repairs and got acquainted with the conditions created for patients. He noted the importance of modernizing medical institutions to provide high-quality and affordable care to the population, especially in rural areas."A CT scanner has been installed in the district hospital for 187 million tenge. In the near future, a new mobile fluorography complex and a mammograph will be delivered here. We try to provide for the needs of medical institutions in the districts through the local budget. Maslikhat deputies also always support the requests of rural healthcare," A. Shakharov noted.In turn, the hospital staff expressed gratitude for the attention paid to rural healthcare by the local authorities."A very good repair was carried out in the hospital, the food hall and the household unit were also repaired for us. It's not just the regional center that has such good initiatives. More recently, two medical centers have been opened in remote villages, and an outpatient clinic is being built. It is worth noting that the district's ambulance fleet has been provided and updated by 100%, which undoubtedly improved the work of the ambulance service," said epidemiologist Amet Nabiev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/918592

During a working trip to the Alginsky district, Askhat Shakharov met with new settlers who received new housing earlier this year.The keys to 19 three-bedroom apartments in Alga were given to families waiting in line for housing from the state housing fund. House No. 22, where the new settlers live, is located on Yeset Batyr Street in the city of Alga. It was reconstructed at the expense of the republican and regional budgets. The work was carried out by IP "N. Muratbaev"."On behalf of the President of the country, priority attention is being paid to providing affordable housing to citizens in need. Thanks to the effective implementation of government programs, we achieve our goals. In the Alginsky district, issues of social support and housing remain among the priorities. Special attention is paid to the social categories of citizens who are waiting in line for housing," the mayor noted.The new homeowners expressed their gratitude at the meeting with Askhat Shakharov, noting that the houses provided were spacious and warm."I am raising eight children. I am a civil servant. All this time, she and her family lived in the provided office housing. And now we have a three-room bright and spacious apartment. We are very glad that now we have the opportunity to live in comfortable conditions," says Gulshat Nurymbetova, the owner of the Altyn Alka pendant.The Governor of the region once again reminded the residents of Alga that all the tasks set by the President of the country aimed at improving the quality of life of citizens will be solved within the framework of state programs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/918596

The issues of social support for students of educational institutions of the East Kazakhstan region are one of the priorities of the state policy.At the Kazakh-American Free University, students receive tuition discounts from 10% to 50%, depending on their categories.In total, 473 students received discounts totaling 28 million 600 thousand tenge in 2024. The university encourages students to participate in scientific and social activities: the most active students receive scholarships of up to 35,000 tenge. Students also have the opportunity to apply for grants from the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.In 2024, 11 students received grants from KAFU for a total amount of 5,350,000 tenge. These measures promote access to education and support students' aspirations for success.S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University actively implements a socially oriented policy, providing assistance to students from socially vulnerable categories. According to the annually updated Regulations on Social Support Measures, undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and College students can receive benefits and discounts on tuition. In 2024, the university provided support to 208 students for a total amount of 38 million tenge. Among the beneficiaries are orphans, students from large families, children with disabilities, as well as winners of Olympiads and competitions.According to the deputy akim of the East Kazakhstan region, Yerbol Nurgaliyev, personalized scholarships have been established for the best applicants: the scholarship named after Abai (50,000 tenge per month) and the scholarship named after Amanzholov (25,000 tenge per month). The winners of the subject and creative Olympiads also receive university grants and full tuition benefits, which makes the university attractive to talented youth in the region.At D. Serikbayev University, students receive tuition discounts from 35% to 100%, and orphaned undergraduates receive an additional 15%. It is possible for orphans and students with disabilities to pay their academic debts free of charge. Students from low-income and large families receive a monthly allowance of up to 15 thousand tenge in addition to the scholarship. Accommodation in the dormitory for orphaned and disabled students of all groups is free of charge. For large families, there is a 50% discount, and for students from densely populated regions, the same discount applies to the first year of study.In the 2023-2024 academic year, 270 students from large families, 8 orphaned students and 1 student with disabilities received assistance. 19 orphaned students receive an increased scholarship, as well as monthly food payments. Five orphaned students received one-time allowances for uniforms (133,700 tenge). In general, according to the Department of Education, the university allocated 15.1 million tenge for social support last year, 2.3 million of them for tuition discounts.As President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said in a recent interview with the newspaper Ana Tili, "The fate of our country is in the hands of the youth. All our reforms are carried out for the sake of the well-being of the younger generation. The task of the state is to financially and morally help young professionals." And now our goal is to create equal conditions for obtaining high—quality education, supporting those who especially need it," said Deputy Akim of the region Yerbol Nurgaliyev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/917861

As part of the "Year of Advanced Training of Medical Workers" initiative, the Ministry of Health has developed a comprehensive plan "Human Resources Support: Balance and Accessibility" to improve the knowledge and professional skills of primary care professionals - doctors, paramedics, nurses, teaching staff of medical universities and colleges.As part of the Year of Working Professions, announced by the Head of State in 2025, special attention will be paid in the field of healthcare to the level of educational programs at medical colleges and the professional competencies of nursing staff, with a focus on practice.Together with educational and scientific organizations, an action plan has been developed to improve the skills of PHC specialists, which consists of 5 main areas:- formation of a regulatory legal framework for advanced training of PHC specialists;- professional development of PHC specialists (general practitioners and nurses);- professional development of the teaching staff of medical universities and medical colleges- improvement of the professional development system;- creation of adaptation and mentoring centers for young professionals.The training programs have been developed taking into account the latest medical achievements and technologies, as well as changes in laws and regulations. Each course includes theoretical and mostly practical classes, as well as self-study.The new training program is planned to cover over 2.5 thousand general practitioners with less than 3 years of work experience. The topics of the training modules will be developed on the basis of medical universities, based on the analysis of testing of this category of students.Over 3,500 nurses will improve their skills under this plan. The training modules for secondary medical staff have been developed in such main areas as prevention and dispensary supervision, patronage and care for young children, assistance in critical conditions, the work of a nurse in the implementation of a medical condition, immunoprophylaxis and digital technologies.Over 1,600 teachers of medical colleges will also take advanced training courses. Their training will take place based on the results of the independent examination. Teachers of medical universities are expected to be trained depending on their teaching experience, pedagogical competencies and the results of an independent assessment of knowledge."Professional training of medical workers is the foundation of the quality of medical care in the country. As part of the Year of Working Professions and the Year of Advanced Training in our industry, we aim to create effective and affordable programs that will help primary health care professionals, nurses, and our teachers improve their competencies and ensure a high level of medical care and training," said Minister of Health Akmaral Alnazarova during the presentation of the comprehensive plan for advanced training of health workers.The new courses will be organized during 2025 with the support of leading medical centers, specialized freelance industry specialists and educational platforms. All participants of the program will receive professional development certificates that will be recognized in the healthcare system.Ministry of Health of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/918425

A solemn awarding ceremony was held at the Department of Emergency Situations of Almaty for employees who participated in the elimination of a fire in the building of the Kazakh-British Technical University. The event was attended by the management and staff of the Emergency Department, as well as KBTU Rector Maratbek Gabdullin and Vice Rector for Infrastructure Salavat Bektemisov. By order of the Minister of Emergency Situations, for conscientious performance of official duties while extinguishing a fire in the KBTU building, medals "Ortte korsetken kaysarlygy ushin" were awarded: Musin Dias Radievich – Head of the Department of Fire Fighting and Rescue Operations; Kamil Makhmutzhanovich Magamedov – Chief Specialist of the Department of Fire Fighting and Rescue Operations; Suleymanov Ruslan Bakhtiyaruly – commander of the department of the fire department No. 12 of the Zhetysu district UCS; Aliaskarov Darkhan Zhakitbekovich – senior firefighter and rescuer of the PCH-9 UCH of the Almaly district; Nugumanov Kanatbek Talgatovich – senior driving instructor of the HRC-6 fire truck in the Auezovsky district; Taldybaev Bakytzhan Bakhtbergenovich is a firefighter and rescuer of the HRC-5 UCHS of the Medeu district. KBTU Rector Maratbek Gabdullin thanked the rescuers for their dedicated work: "Thanks to your efforts, we managed to prevent serious consequences and preserve our historical building, which is an important part of the cultural and educational heritage of Kazakhstan. We are deeply grateful to you for your dedication to your work and to the Motherland. Thanks to your dedicated work, we, the residents of the city, feel safe and confident in the future. You are real heroes who risk yourself daily for our safety!" As a sign of gratitude, on behalf of the university staff, the rescuers received a memorable souvenir – a Crystal model of the building. We remind you that on January 11 at 22:10 p.m. A fire broke out in the five-storey KBTU building on an area of 120 square meters.m. Rescuers of a higher rank promptly arrived at the scene and began extinguishing with four combat sites. The elimination of the fire was complicated by the structural features of the building, high fire load and heavy smoke. An operational headquarters was deployed at the scene, headed by the leadership of the Emergency Department, with online coordination of the work of the Command Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan. Thanks to the coordinated actions of the firefighters, the historic building was saved. At the time of the localization of the fire, the Flag of Kazakhstan was removed from the roof of the KBTU without damage. 80 employees and 28 pieces of equipment of the Emergency department of Almaty were involved in extinguishing the fire. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/918163

In the East Kazakhstan region, in five avalanche-prone areas along the highway "G. Oskemen – S. Samar" (95-102 km), the new anti-avalanche system "Daisybell" was successfully tested. The event was organized using a helicopter of Kazaviaspas JSC of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The Daisybell avalanche protection system is a metal cone that is attached to a helicopter by a cable and is used for controlled descent of snow masses in order to prevent spontaneous avalanches. The system was manufactured in France and is designed to operate in hard-to-reach mountainous areas where other methods of lowering snow masses may be difficult or impossible. The principle of operation of the system is the remote initiation of detonation by an oxygen-hydrogen mixture over an avalanche collector, which provokes the descent of an avalanche, minimizing the risk of serious consequences from avalanche situations. This installation has proven itself in Europe and Russia, where it has already been successfully used to prevent avalanche disasters. "There are 619 avalanche-prone areas in the mountainous regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Every year, specialists carry out up to 150 preventive descents of snow masses to prevent spontaneous avalanches. 26 preventive descents have already been carried out in dangerous areas of Almaty, Almaty and East Kazakhstan regions, with a total volume of more than 14 thousand m3 of snow," said Yerbolat Sadyrbayev, head of Kazselezashchita, Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Snow-retaining shields have been installed to ensure the safety of the mountainous regions of the East Kazakhstan region, as well as a network of snow-avalanche routes. Warning boards are placed in dangerous areas, regular inspections and preventive maintenance are carried out. Recommendations have been issued to local authorities and private owners living in avalanche-prone areas to reduce the risks associated with avalanches. Currently, to effectively control the avalanche-prone situation, 20 snow-and avalanche routes are operating in the East Kazakhstan region, on which 160 snow-measuring rails are installed. Specialists carry out regular preventive measures and monitoring of the snow avalanche situation. "New technologies and avalanche prevention systems, such as Daisybell, will be used in preventive maintenance on an ongoing basis, which will significantly improve safety in mountainous areas and prevent the threat of avalanche disasters," Yerbolat Sadyrbayev added. Such measures are aimed at protecting the population and infrastructure from avalanche risks, as well as reducing the possible consequences of natural disasters in the mountainous regions of Kazakhstan. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/918298