A multidisciplinary hospital with a Shymkent city oncology center held an Open Day dedicated to World Cancer Day. Doctors received and consulted 96 patients.During the examinations, 4 patients were suspected of having cancer. Benign tumors were detected in 29 patients, and other types of diseases in 37 residents. 21 patients were referred for ultrasound, 8 for computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. 15 patients underwent mammography and X-ray examinations.Press service of the Shymkent city akimSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/934494

Dear residents of Shymkent!On the occasion of the “Year of Working Professions”, a job fair “Working Man - Wealth of the Country” will be held.The event will be held on February 11 at 11:00 at the “Korme” center at 12 Nazarbayev Avenue.Large enterprises and state institutions in the city will offer vacancies in various fields at the fair.The event is a great opportunity for citizens to find work and for employers to select qualified specialists will give.We invite you all to participate in the fair!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/934497

Today, there are 19 markets in the city, 7 of which are included in the Roadmap for modernization. Last year, the modernization of the “Alash”, “Samal”, and “Zhana Shahar” markets was fully completed. Meanwhile, work in this direction is being carried out in stages at the “Avto Nur”, “Ortalyk Kyrgy”, “Nazym Apa”, and “Zhabyk” markets.The construction of 3 buildings has been completed at the “Avto Nur” market. The vacant space will be converted into a parking lot. The renovation work will be completed in December 2025.The modernization of the “Ortalyk Kyrgy” market will consist of 3 stages. The knitwear pavilion will be renovated in March, and the clothing sales rows in December.The facade of the “Nazym Apa” market will be renovated and the clothing sales rows will be renovated in April-December 2025.“Zhabyk” market will be completely renovated in May-November 2025.Press service of the Shymkent city akimSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/934894

The mixed team competition in freestyle acrobatics was held at the 9th Winter Asian Games, and the Kazakh national team showed high results. The team, consisting of athletes from Shymkent, performed successfully and brought the country a silver medal.The team's members Ayana Zholdas, Asylkhan Asan, and Sherzod Khashirbayev scored a total of 235.39 points.The team includes experienced athletes who have previously distinguished themselves in major competitions. In particular, the bronze medalist of the Winter Asian Games A. Zholdas, Sh. Khashirbayev and A. Asylkhan, who are known for their skills, defended the honor of the country with honor in this competition.This victory is the result of the hard work of Shymkent athletes, the coordinated work of coaches and the federation. It is also an important result that demonstrates the rapid development of winter sports in Kazakhstan.It should be noted that freestyle acrobatics has been developing at a special pace in our country in recent years. Our athletes have proven themselves on the international stage and are winning prizes at world-class competitions.Chinese teamKazakhstan teamJapanese teamSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/934899

On February 7, the Governor of Mangystau region Nurdaulet Kilybay met with the Secretary General of the International Turkic Culture Organization (TURKSOY) Sultan Raev. The meeting discussed the organization and holding of the event "Aktau - the Cultural Capital of the Turkic World".The large-scale cultural project will be solemnly opened in April and will continue until mid-November. During this period, special thematic directions will be set for each month, and about 30 major cultural events will be organized.A special ethno-town will be built as part of the opening ceremony, which will be attended by more than 500 artists, and seven villages will serve there, presenting the culture and traditions of the Turkic peoples. Guests will be able to get acquainted with the rich history, national traditions, crafts and life of the Mangystau region.During the meeting, the Secretary General of the TURKSOY organization Sultan Raev emphasized the uniqueness of Aktau among the cultural capitals.- This year's cultural capital was awarded to the unique city of Aktau on the coast of Kazakhstan. Aktau is unique among the previous cultural capitals with its location on the shores of the Caspian Sea, its historical heritage and modern appearance. Therefore, we believe that art lovers and tourists will come to Aktau not only during this event, but also after it, - said Sultan Raev.In turn, the regional akim Nurdaulet Kilybay emphasized the importance of the large-scale event and noted that it should be held at a high level.- This is an important project aimed at increasing the spiritual ties of the Turkic peoples. The fact that Aktau is the cultural capital of the Turkic world is not only a great honor for us, but also a great responsibility. Our main task is to widely introduce our national culture and traditions to visitors to our region, and to promote the common values ​​of the Turkic world. We must use this opportunity to demonstrate the cultural potential of our region at the global level, - said Nurdaulet Kilybay.It should be noted that in order to pass on the brotherly ties and friendship between Turkic-speaking nations, Turkic culture and art from generation to generation and make it known to the world, theater, cinema, opera, dance, traditional art and many other competitions and festivals, poets' aitys, a symposium of artists of the Turkic world, a festival of craftsmen, historical and scientific conferences, meetings with poets and writers, gatherings dedicated to the life and works of great scholars of the Turkic world, and other meaningful and educational events will be organized with the participation of artists of Turkic-speaking countries.Press service of the akim of Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/934516

A meeting of the Board of Directors of the National Welfare Fund "Samruk-Kazyna" JSC was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. Taking into account the tasks set by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the expanded meeting of the Government, the results of the Fund's work in 2024 and issues of its further development were considered.Chairman of the Board of the National Welfare Fund "Samruk-Kazyna" JSC Nurlan Zhakupov reported on the implementation of investment projects.In order to ensure uninterrupted power supply, the power unit No. 1 of the Ekibastuz GRES-1 was shut down and its capacity was increased to 4,000 MW. As part of environmental improvement work, a project to create gas infrastructure for Almaty CHP-2 and CHP-3 was implemented. A fifth recirculation compressor was introduced to increase the efficiency of the Karachaganak field. In the transport and logistics direction, a cargo terminal was built in Xi'an, which allowed to reduce the delivery time of goods and increase the attractiveness of Kazakhstani routes. In addition, more than 250 kilometers of gas pipelines and 500 kilometers of railway lines were laid, and train traffic was launched on 132 kilometers of the second "Dostyk - Moyinty" road. Also, during the reporting period, unique projects for Kazakhstan were launched: a hydraulic pump station and the first digital substation in Astana.The general list currently includes 46 investment projects worth 33.3 trillion tenge in the oil and gas, petrochemical, energy, transport and logistics and other industries.This year, thanks to the commissioning of the "Taldykorgan - Usharal" main gas pipeline, it is planned to complete the work on providing gas to 66 settlements in the Zhetysu region. It is planned to solve the problem of water shortage in the city of Zhanaozen and Mangistau region by launching a seawater desalination plant with a capacity of 50 thousand m3 per day in Kendirli. Increasing the capacity of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TCTR) and the section of the Dostyk-Moyinty railway line will give a significant impetus to the development of transit. To meet the needs of the domestic market, diesel fuel hydrotreating will be installed at the PMC and bitumen production will be expanded at CASPI BITUM. Particular attention was paid to the construction of the second section of the Beineu-Bozoi-Shymkent main gas pipeline, which will increase the capacity to 15 billion m3 per year, and joint investment instruments were discussed.The estimated share of local content in projects varies depending on the sector. For example, for projects in the transport and logistics sector, this figure is 85%, for energy projects - 60%, for other projects - 80%.Additional measures are also envisaged to support domestic producers in 2024. Thanks to this, contracts with the State Oil Company for 1.1 trillion tenge were concluded, and the growth was 76% compared to 2023. Offtake contracts for 191 billion tenge were signed, which is 10 times more than in 2023. In addition, the Fund's procurement system was recognized for the first time as meeting the best standards of the EBRD, ADB and OECD.The Prime Minister emphasized the need to strengthen work on attracting private investment to implement important projects for our country."The Head of State noted that the priority area of ​​our work should be the development of large infrastructure and industrial projects, transport and logistics, as well as digitalization and artificial intelligence. The government monitors the implementation of important projects for our country. It is necessary to actively attract joint investors, gradually reducing the state's share in the economy," Olzhas Bektenov noted.The Prime Minister also drew attention to the need to optimize processes and strictly monitor compliance with project implementation deadlines in order to prevent delays and unjustified price increases.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/935147

The awareness week dedicated to the International Childhood Cancer Day begins today in Kazakhstan and will last until February 17, 2025.As part of the campaign, a large-scale information campaign will be organized throughout the country aimed at increasing awareness about the problem of childhood cancer, supporting families of patients, and developing community solidarity.With the support of akimats and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, special videos will be shown on the central streets of cities, on LED screens, media boards, and in medical institutions, drawing attention to the importance of early diagnosis, modern methods of treatment, and the need for social support for children fighting this disease.The goal of the campaign is to draw public attention to the problems facing young patients and their families, as well as to remind them that timely assistance and awareness can save the lives of many children.“We believe that awareness is the first step to change. "This week is not only a reminder of the importance of fighting childhood cancer, but also an opportunity to unite the efforts of society, doctors and government agencies to help children who need our support," the organizers of the campaign noted.International Childhood Cancer Day, celebrated on February 15, has become a symbol of hope and unity.Kazakhstan makes a significant contribution to this global initiative, helping to raise awareness and unite people around an important cause.The organizers of the campaign, the Help Today Foundation, the Scientific Center for Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery JSC, and the Kazakhstan Pediatricians' Union Public Association, call on all Kazakhstanis to support this initiative and show solidarity with children and their families. Together we can give them a chance for a healthy future!Media contact: + 77017272477 Elmira Aliyeva “Help Today” Foundation#StayInformedWeek #Balakai #February15 #KazakhstanagainstLightSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/935034

Last year, 7,695 young people under the age of 35 were employed with the support of employment agencies in Zhetysu region. Among them are young people who completed short-term vocational training, got a job, received grants and started their own businesses, - the press service of the akim of Zhetysu region reports.According to the regional Department of Coordination of Employment and Social Programs, last year, 1,322 people from among young people were employed in public works, 1,150 graduates in youth internships, 125 people in social jobs, 575 people under the "First Job", and 31 people under the "Generations Contract". In addition, there are both those who received grants and those who were trained in the basics of entrepreneurship under the "Bastau Business" project.For example, one of the 318 young people in the region who were sent for short-term vocational training is Aigerim Torebayeva from Taldykorgan. After the maternity leave, Aigerim put aside her journalism diploma and wanted to try herself in another field. So, she received a referral for short-term vocational training through the Career Center of Taldykorgan and mastered the intricacies of eyelash growth at the Tashenova Educational Center. After the three-month course, she was hired by the mentioned small business entity. - I am a mother of many children. Since my children were young, I stayed at home for a while to take care of them. Then I turned to the world of beauty and applied to the employment agency to learn a new profession. Thanks to this, in August of last year, I passed a training course and received my certificate. Highly qualified specialists taught me in detail the business of eyelash growth. In a short time in the beauty salon, I was able to show that I am a good specialist, and now I have my own regular customers. A person can learn a new profession at any time, it is never too late. I was convinced of this. It is gratifying that there are state programs that open up such opportunities, - says Aigerim Torebayeva, a mother of many children.According to the regional department of social development, last year more than 3 thousand young people were involved in meetings and explanatory work held in the region to inform about state programs and projects for youth. In this regard, there are many young people who participated in various grants and tried to open their own businesses. For example, Aiym Sailaubekova, who received higher education in psychology and speech therapy, heard about grants for young people while looking for a job in her specialty.- One day, I saw information on social networks about grants being awarded to young people on a competitive basis. I thought I would submit a project that would benefit the people for this competition and try my hand. So, I submitted a project to open a correctional center for children with special needs and won a grant of 3 million tenge. I immediately opened such a center in the city of Taldykorgan. I bought all the equipment needed for the center with the grant money. Currently, the center provides adapted physical education, sensory integration, logomassage services, and classes are conducted by speech therapists, defectologists, psychologists, and neuropsychologists. Currently, 12 people work in the center, - says the head of the "Sana" center, Ayim Sailaubekova.In total, last year, 10 grants were awarded under the "Independence Generations" grant for 3 million tenge each to support youth initiatives. Grants were presented in the areas of "Science", "Culture", "Information Technologies", "Business", and "Media" and helped young people start their own businesses.At the same time, special attention is paid to finding their place in life in the region, especially for young people in the NEET category. According to the data of the regional department of social development, last year, 635 people worked in the "Zhasyl el" labor camps aimed at providing seasonal employment to young people. Within the framework of the project, campaigns such as “Eco-landing”, “Cleanliness Spy”, “Long live young poplar”, “Green garden – clean city” were organized and cleaning measures were carried out in all districts and cities.In addition, 83 “Job Fairs” were organized, and 4,081 people were permanently employed.In addition, mentors for moral and legal work in regional schools are helping high school students choose a profession and take the right steps in their future adult life. This also has a positive impact on youth policy. It should be noted that today 126 people are working within the mentoring project in the region. They work in 9 areas: the rights and responsibilities of children and adolescents, prevention of drug addiction and gambling, suicide, bullying and cyberbullying, violence, formation of sexual integrity, healthy lifestyle, choice of profession and professional orientation, creative thinking, financial literacy.Let us recall that in total, last year, 35,643 jobs were created in the Zhetysu region, of which 22,719 were permanent jobs. 27,794 people were covered by active measures to promote employment, 23,286 people were employed, of which 13,261 were placed in permanent jobs.Press service of the akim of the Zhetysu region. Photos were taken from the archive of the akim of the region's press service and were provided by the newspaper "Vestnik Zhetysu" and the children's center "Sana". Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/934869

The working meeting chaired by the akim of the North Kazakhstan region, Gauez Nurmukhambetov, discussed the issue of preparing for the flood season. The meeting heard reports from the heads of the Emergency Situations Department, Kazhydromet, and district akims in a selector mode."Floods are a very important issue for the region. It is necessary to prevent a repeat of last year's situation. Preparatory work is ongoing: repair and engineering work has not stopped for a single day, and even continued in winter," the akim of the region said. The engineering work plan includes 109 activities, including the following: ✅ 8 protective dams were strengthened✅ 80 km of dams and embankments were built and strengthened in the region✅ 108 water pipes and tubing were installed on highways✅ 10 km of drainage ditches and canals were deepened✅ 4 km of small river channels were cleaned✅ 214 km of storm sewer system were cleaned and repaired✅ The reconstruction of the first lifting pumping station is nearing completion Taking into account the specifics of last year's flood, additional measures are being implemented: 🔹 Construction of a bypass canal has begun near the Petropavlovsk waterworks. This will prevent the water level in the Yesil River from rising. In order to monitor floods at an early stage and prevent flooding of small areas of the regional center, preliminary discharge of excess water is planned. 🔹 Work is underway to deepen the bottom of river channels and clean the banks near the villages of Sokolovka and Bolshaya Malyshka. 🔹 Preventive blasting is being carried out. Blasting works will be carried out at 49 sites of the Yesil River and small rivers in Petropavlovsk and 8 districts to prevent ice jams and ensure the unhindered flow of meltwater."Now is a responsible period for the entire region. State bodies have switched to an enhanced work mode. Preparatory work must be carried out carefully, especially the preliminary preparation of inert materials, bags and special equipment is important. It is also necessary to take into account the opinions and suggestions of local residents," the head of the region noted.In the near future, consultations will be held in the districts, and the main tasks and priority works will be clarified.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/934416

During the working visit of the Vice Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Nurlybayev to the Ulytau region, a four-way Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Akimat of the Ulytau region, the "Kazakhmys" Corporation and the "UMC" Public Company.The purpose of the Memorandum is cooperation in the field of organizing methodological and consultative medical care, exchange of experience, training of health care professionals of the Ulytau region in clinical areas of UMC's activities at advanced training courses, master classes and other types of additional education.UMC will ensure the permanent presence of its specialists (doctors and paramedical staff) in the Ulytau region for a period of 2 to 4 weeks per month for 12 months to provide direct assistance They will provide practical assistance in diagnostics, patient treatment and surgical interventions, and if necessary, will be sent to UMC clinics. At the same time, local doctors and paramedical staff will improve the professional level of specialists of the republican clinic in master classes.The Department of Health of the Ulytau region undertook to organize the departure of specialists from the Ulytau region to the UMC in Astana to consolidate the acquired knowledge and skills.The Kazakhmys Corporation will play the role of a socially responsible partner, assisting in financing expenses for activities within the framework of the memorandum.The memorandum was signed by the Vice Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan E. Sh. Nurlybayev, Deputy Akim of the region A. S. Idrissov, Director of Orken Assistance LLP A. K. Boranbayeva on the basis of a power of attorney from Kazakhmys Corporation LLP, Deputy Medical Director of the UMC Public Fund V. Kh. Altynova signed.The high potential of specialists and technological capabilities of the UMC Public Health Fund will be a powerful impetus in the development of the health sector of the Ulytau region. The high potential of specialists and technological capabilities of the UMC Public Health Fund will be a powerful impetus in the development of the health sector of the Ulytau region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/934767

In Shymkent, 1,130 employees of ambulance stations underwent training on modules that included knowledge and skills on the algorithm of dispatch service work, call processing, providing quality medical care to various categories of patients, and preventing child and maternal mortality in critical situations.As part of the instructions of the Minister of Health, certification of the knowledge and skills acquired for emergency service specialists was carried out based on the results of the training.A group of experts consisting of qualified specialists asked questions on specially developed checklists and checked the qualification level of paramedics using simulation devices in various situations.In addition, meetings were organized with ambulance workers, and an analysis of non-standard situations that may arise during the provision of emergency care to patients was conducted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/934771

From February 7 to 20, A. The Pushkin Library will host an exhibition entitled “Painting and Dance Art – From the History of Shymkent”.The exhibition will present the work of artist Grigory Ponomarenko and ballet dancer, teacher Ulan Mirseidov, whose lives are closely connected with the city of Shymkent.The exhibition will present works by artist Grigory Ponomarenko in the main genres from the post-war period to the last Soviet period. His paintings depict the formation of Southern Kazakhstan in the 1950s-1990s with great love, skill, and historical authenticity.Ulan Mirseidov (1952–2013), a native of Shymkent, is an outstanding teacher who opened the way for Kazakhstani students and ballet dancers to international competitions. Ulan Mirseidov is called the “teacher of champions”, because his students were the first to win prizes in the international arena, and the Kazakh ballet school was recognized by the world ballet community. Ulan Mirseidov has shaped the style of men's classical dance in Kazakhstan for many years.The exhibition is held with the support of the Shymkent city administration, the "Museum of Fine Arts" of the Turkestan region's Department of Culture, the A. Pushkin Library, the Kazakh women's association "QazElles" in France, the "MPL" company, and private collectors.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/931732

This year, 10 illegally built business facilities will be demolished in Shymkent. Among them are buildings erected on the “red line” and without construction requirements and without permits.Specialists of the Shymkent City Department of Environmental Quality and Control conducted an inspection of the construction facility belonging to individual entrepreneur K.A. Egemberdieva at the address: Zh. Adyrbekov Street, 18 microdistrict. As a result, it was revealed that the entrepreneur violated the requirements of the legislation on architecture, urban planning and construction activities, and was brought to administrative responsibility under Article 316, Part 1, Article 321 and Part 1 of Article 463 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses. By decision of the Specialized Interdistrict Economic Court of Shymkent, the claim for the forced demolition of the mentioned facility was satisfied, and today the 2-story building is being demolished.286 administrative offense protocols were drawn up for 115 construction sites in relation to illegal constructions in the city, and the relevant persons were brought to administrative responsibility. Last year, 4 construction sites were demolished by court decision. This year, a court decision was made to demolish 8 construction sites, the execution of which is under the supervision of bailiffs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/931991

Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev visited strategic energy facilities in Shymkent and held a meeting with the city's assets on the implementation of the National Plan for Modernization of the Energy and Utilities Sectors.According to the Akimat, 29 km of heating networks and 330 km of electricity networks have been reconstructed to date. Boilers have been repaired and 50 electrical transformers have been replaced. During the meeting, it was proposed and approved to include not only networks, but also the construction of electrical substations in the National Project. Thus, the replacement of more than 400 km of outdated electrical networks in Shymkent and the construction of a new "Kyzylsu" electrical substation with a capacity of 125 MW are being considered.Later, the Vice Prime Minister was shown the operation of the boiler house in the administrative and business center, and was informed that it currently provides 10% of the city with heat and hot water. Local authorities plan to install 4 boiler houses with a total capacity of 120 Gcal by 2027, in addition to the existing 5 boiler houses, which will increase the volume of heat supply to the city by 20% (from 150 to 530 houses).In addition, Kanat Bozumbayev visited the only CHPP-3 station in the region, noting that it provides the city with 70% of heat and 30% of electricity. The total length of the heat network from CHP-3 to the city is about 60 km, and their wear is 90%. In this regard, a decision was made to include the reconstruction of 17 km of these heat networks in the National Project.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/933090

The mayor of Shymkent Gabit Syzdykbekov met with French entrepreneurs led by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Kazakhstan Sylvain Giogé. Leading French companies such as EDF, Veolia, AZ Syndicat, C3Medical, Dualest, SP ALMGT, Richel Group, and representatives of the France-Kazakhstan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFK) expressed interest in implementing a number of joint projects in Shymkent.The mayor of the city thanked the French delegation for the interest shown in the metropolis and noted that the B2B and G2B meetings held within the framework of the business forum will give a new impetus to cooperation and open up new opportunities.During the meeting, a Roadmap was signed aimed at strengthening cooperation and implementing joint projects for 2025–2028. The document provides for the development of cultural and educational exchange, the introduction of advanced French technologies in the fields of urban planning, agriculture and urban infrastructure, as well as increased cooperation in the fields of healthcare, science and education.In addition, the agreement will contribute to the development of tourism. These include holding the Days of French Culture in Shymkent and the Days of Shymkent in France, as well as measures to improve the investment climate and expand business ties. The implementation of the roadmap will open up new opportunities for the city's residents and will be an important step towards its sustainable development.It should be noted that in December last year, the akim of Shymkent held a meeting with the French Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Sylvain Giogé. As a result of the negotiations, an agreement was reached to organize a business forum with the participation of representatives of French and Shymkent companies.Press service of the akim of Shymkent Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/934249

Shymkent Mayor Gabit Syzdykbekov met with French businessmen led by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Kazakhstan, Sylvain Giogé. Leading French companies such as EDF, Veolia, AZ Syndicat, C3Medical, Dualest, SP ALMGT, Richel Group, and representatives of the France-Kazakhstan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFK) expressed interest in implementing a number of joint projects in Shymkent.The city mayor thanked the French delegation for the interest shown in the metropolis and noted that the B2B and G2B meetings held within the framework of the business forum will give a new impetus to cooperation and open up new opportunities.During the meeting, a Roadmap was signed aimed at strengthening cooperation and implementing joint projects for 2025–2028. The document provides for the development of cultural and educational exchange, the introduction of advanced French technologies in the fields of urban planning, agriculture and urban infrastructure, as well as increased cooperation in the fields of healthcare, science and education.In addition, the agreement will contribute to the development of tourism. These include holding the Days of French Culture in Shymkent and the Days of Shymkent in France, as well as measures to improve the investment climate and expand business ties. The implementation of the roadmap will open up new opportunities for the city's residents and will be an important step in the sustainable development of Shymkent.In addition, a gastronomic dinner was organized as part of the event. At which the famous French chef Carlos Marsal and Kazakh chef Artyom Kantsev presented Kazakh and French cuisine to the guests in a modern style.This event was a continuation of an international project that presented Kazakh national cuisine in one of the Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris. The main goal of the dinner is to unite the cultural and gastronomic heritage of the two countries.The meeting was organized within the framework of the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State to attract investment, improve the investment climate and optimize the conditions for doing business.It should be noted that in December last year, the mayor of Shymkent held a meeting with the French Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Sylvain Giogé. As a result of the negotiations, an agreement was reached on organizing a business forum with the participation of representatives of French and Shymkent companies.Press service of the mayor of Shymkent Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/934250

Today, as part of the “Life in Every Drop of Blood” campaign, the Ministry of Health hosted a lecture on the development of the domestic bone marrow donation institute, inviting transfusion doctors and oncohematologists.On the eve of World Childhood Cancer Day, a large-scale information campaign was launched in Kazakhstan to promote bone marrow donation.The goal of the initiative is to draw public attention to the development of bone marrow donation and save the lives of patients with oncohematological diseases.“In Kazakhstan, more than 8,000 patients with blood cancer are registered, about 1,500 new cases are registered annually, including 600 new cases in children. For most of them, the only hope for recovery is a bone marrow transplant, although the probability of compatibility between unrelated donors and recipients is only 1 in 10,000 cases. Therefore, for the successful treatment of oncology patients with blood diseases, it is necessary to expand the possibilities of searching for unrelated donors in the Kazakhstani registry,” noted Magripa Embergenova, Director of the Department of Maternal and Child Health of the Ministry of Health.“The national registry of bone marrow donors in Kazakhstan was created in 2011 on the basis of the Scientific and Production Center for Transfusion. As of February 4, 2025, it had 12,742 potential donors, and last year the registry was replenished with 1,673 new donors. 16 transplants were performed from its national registry, and one more will be performed this month. There are many myths and prejudices around bone marrow donation in society, but in fact this is a completely painless procedure that does not harm health and is carried out under the strict supervision of our doctors,” noted Saniya Abdrakhmanova, Head of the National Scientific and Production Center for Transfusion of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a high-category transfusion specialist.S. According to Abdrakhmanova, over the past few decades, the practice of exchanging stem cells between countries has been established. Our donors can be matched to foreign patients and vice versa. Kazakhstan has donated 4 transplants abroad, in one of these cases our donor turned out to be the only suitable donor in the world for an Italian patient.The global bone marrow donor registry includes more than 40 million people, in particular, in Germany, there are more than 10 million stem cell donors in the registry, 2,500 unrelated allogeneic bone marrow transplants have been performed.Today, bone marrow transplant operations for children are performed on the basis of two centers - the Scientific Center for Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery of Almaty and the UMC Medical Center, where about 470 hematopoietic stem cell transplants have been performed since 2012."More than 200 hematopoietic stem cell transplant operations have been performed at the UMC Medical Center. "The five-year survival rate of our patients in 2024 will be 86%," said Balzhan Omirbekova, head of the Department of Bone Marrow Donation at the UMC Public Health Center, during the lecture.As part of the campaign, lectures on the topic of "Bone Marrow Donation" will be held in local areas with the participation of employees of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Health Departments of all regions of the country, and blood will be taken from those wishing to enter the Bone Marrow Donor Registry.National Registry of Bone Marrow Donors: Key Facts🔹 Donors of the National Registry undergo high-resolution typing at 5 loci that meet international standards.The National Registry of Bone Marrow Donors represents representatives of more than 30 nationalities, which makes it ethnically representative for the people of Kazakhstan.Since the creation of the registry, 271 requests have been received from patients to search for a donor. As a result, 16 unrelated transplants were performed, including 4 for foreign patients (Russia - 3, Italy - 1).Who can be a HSC donor?The National Registry of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Donors is a database of potential bone marrow donors whose compatibility with patients in need of transplantation can be checked. Kazakhstanis aged 18 to 45, weighing more than 50 kilograms, not suffering from serious diseases (oncology, hepatitis B and C, angina pectoris, previous myocardial infarction, tuberculosis, autoimmune diseases, etc.) can become bone marrow donors.How to enter the National Registry of Bone Marrow Donors?Entry into the National Registry of Bone Marrow Donors is voluntary and free of charge and includes several simple steps:✅You need to visit the nearest blood center;✅Fill out a questionnaire, sign a consent;✅Donate blood from a vein into 1 glass device (9 ml) for HLA-typing;If the phenotypes between the donor and the patient match, the donor will be included in the database of the Bone Marrow Donor Registry, and the registry will contact the donor.The Scientific and Production Center of Transfusiology of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Public Foundation "Assel Baiseitova Charity Foundation" are the organizers of the campaign "Life in Every Drop of Blood"."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/931974

From January 1, 2025, an electronic format of personal medical records (sanitary records) has been introduced in Kazakhstan. Citizens can now receive medical examination results and data on their sanitary record through the “E-Densaulyk” service in the egov mobile application, which will significantly reduce the time for medical examination and eliminate the need to visit a therapist again. When the sanitary booklet is ready, citizens will receive an SMS notification from 1414.Benefits for employersEmployers can check the relevance of their employees' medical booklets through the free labor resource portal hr.enbek.kz, which simplifies monitoring compliance with sanitary standards and prevents possible errors.Who is required to receive a medical booklet?The electronic system covers 15 categories of employees, including employees of public catering, pharmacies, sanatoriums, as well as service workers and medical workers. Regular medical examinations for these categories are carried out once a year or once every six months.By transferring personal medical booklets to electronic format, the process of checking them has become easier and faster for citizens and employers.As previously reported, for the convenience of citizens, 8 types of medical certificates, including medical booklets and hospital sheets, will be transferred from paper to electronic format.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/933380

The Sanitary and Epidemiological Control Committee of the Ministry of Health regularly monitored 94 infections, and in 2024 the epidemiological situation for most infectious diseases remained stable, noted the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of Kazakhstan Sarkhat Beisenova at an expanded meeting of the Board of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Control Committee of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the end of last year.She noted that no cases were registered for 16 nosologies. A reduction in 40 infections was achieved.The overall level of coverage with preventive vaccinations was achieved for all types of vaccines (95.3%).Conducting routine and supplementary vaccinations within the framework of the national vaccination calendar made it possible to achieve a reduction in the incidence of infections such as measles and whooping cough.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/933504

Since the start of the human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization campaign in Kazakhstan, more than 116.5 thousand girls have been vaccinated. No adverse side effects have been recorded among those vaccinated after vaccination.Highly oncogenic HPV types 16 and 18 mainly cause cervical cancer (CRC).Prophylactic vaccination against HPV prevents the development of cervical cancer.HPV is one of the most common viruses in the world. 80% of women under the age of 50 will be infected with HPV during their lives.About 300 thousand women die from cervical cancer every year in the world. In Kazakhstan, about 2 thousand cases of HPV are detected annually.National HPV vaccination programs have been introduced in 135 countries on a planned basis.For example, in Scotland, before the introduction of HPV vaccination, mass screening of 20-year-old girls was carried out, 30% of whom were infected with oncogenic types of human papillomavirus at the age of 16 and 18.Seven years after the introduction of HPV vaccination, the prevalence of HPV among the next generation of girls decreased to 4.5%.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/933509