"UPF" JSC (UPF, Fund) is increasingly introducing modern technologies and digital solutions in order to improve the level of interaction with the population.  In January 2025, about 10.6 million services were provided to the population. Of the total number of services provided since the beginning of the year, more than 2.3 million were provided in electronic format, and 8.1 million. services were provided automatically. Thus, the share of automatic, electronic and remote services was 99.1% of the total number of services provided. About 98.0 thousand services were provided in a day format, including 95.4 thousand services carried out directly in the Fund's offices.Let us remind you that all pension accounts are opened automatically when the first contribution to the UPF is received. Also, target requirements and target savings are automatically calculated for participants of the "National Fund for Children" program.During the reporting period, the total number of individual pension accounts (IPAs) opened automatically for all types of pension contributions, including conditional pension accounts (IPAs opened as a result of the employer's transfer of the PFPA) and target savings accounts (SPAs opened within the framework of the "National Fund for Children" program), reached 404.5.  Receiving an extract from an individual pension account, conditional pension account (IPA), as well as a target savings account (TSA) remains the most popular service category. Since the beginning of the year, about 2.8 million extracts from IPAs, SPAs, and TSAs have been issued. More than 2.1 million of them were processed electronically, and more than 605.5 thousand were processed automatically.In addition to receiving an extract from the Personal Account on the Fund's website and mobile application, depositors (beneficiaries) have the opportunity to use such services as making changes and additions to their details, obtaining a certificate of account availability, submitting an application for the appointment of pension payments in connection with the establishment of disability of group 1 or 2 for an indefinite period or on voluntary pension contributions. They can also track the status of an application for the payment of pension contributions, transfer part of savings to an investment portfolio manager (IPM), calculate the estimated future pension using a pension calculator, etc. services are available 24/7 anywhere in the world.  In January 2025, more than 14.1 thousand applications for changing details were received, of which 13.1 thousand were submitted at the Fund's offices. By contacting UAPF specialists for any type of service, depositors can usually receive additional advice on the formation of savings. As part of the information and explanatory work, 3.2 thousand field presentations were held, which were attended by about 68.4 thousand people. More than 4.1 thousand materials were published in the media on the messages of the Pension Fund. The number of applications received through feedback channels from depositors and beneficiaries is about 65.0 thousand. We remind you that any company can apply for a presentation and consultation on the issues of the accumulative pension system by visiting the Fund's office. To do this, you need to call the contact center at 1418, contact the Fund's website or mobile application. Consulting services of the Pension Fund can be obtained through messengers (+WhatsApp and Viber chatbots at 7 777 000 14 18), from the contact center at 1418 (calls are free within Kazakhstan), on the corporate website enpf.kz, as well as on the official pages of the Pension Fund on social networks such as Instagram, Facebook, VKontakte, X (Twitter), Telegram, Odnoklassniki.   The UAPF was established on August 22, 2013 on the basis of the "GNPF" APF" JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan through the State Property and Privatization Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan carries out the trust management of the pension assets of the UAPF. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF collects mandatory pension contributions, mandatory employer pension contributions, mandatory professional pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation on the guaranteed deposit transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory deposit guarantee in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory deposit guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", takes into account and accounts for it, ensures the implementation of pension payments.The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target claims, accounting and accrual of target savings (NS) to target savings accounts, crediting NS payments to their recipient's bank accounts, and accounting for NS returns in accordance with the procedure determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the "National Fund for Children" program (more details are available on the website www.enpf.kz).  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/945763

In 2024, Kazakhstanis were provided with more than 1.5 million various public services in the social and labor sphere in a proactive format. The number of services provided increased by 200 thousand compared to 2023.The proactive format provides for an unsolicited procedure for providing any service when a certain life situation arises. All necessary information is collected electronically from the state database. For this, citizens do not need to go anywhere, they just need to respond to an SMS message.Part of proactive services is provided through the Digital Family Card, which automatically determines the level of well-being, as well as appropriate measures of state support. Thanks to its introduction, in 2024, more than 642 thousand people received SMS for the proactive provision of public services. At the same time, 263 thousand people used the opportunity to receive benefits or payments without an application.In February 2024, another public service, namely the service "Reimbursement of expenses for home education of children with disabilities", was transferred to a proactive format.Thus, today 28 public services in the social and labor sphere are provided in a proactive format. The most popular of them are:- registration of unemployed citizens (771 thousand);- assignment of benefits for childbirth and childcare (218 thousand);- assignment of social payments in case of loss of income due to childcare (172 thousand);- payment of the difference between the amount of actually paid mandatory pension contributions, mandatory professional pension contributions and the amount of pension savings (state guarantee), taking into account the inflation rate (177 thousand);- determination of the degree of disability and/or loss of working capacity and/or determination of the necessary social protection measures (97 thousand).At the same time, comprehensive work is being carried out to transform and simplify certain services.In particular, the implementation of a pilot project on the external format of conducting medical and social expertise to determine the disability group for 30 nosologies continues. In 2024, about 97 thousand applications were considered in this format.People with disabilities also have the opportunity to independently choose a manufacturer and supplier of technical equipment and rehabilitation services through the Social Services Portal. More than 1.1 million orders were executed in 2024.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/945770

  On the eve of World Civil Defense Day and the 30th anniversary of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan, rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan climbed the Big Almaty Peak, located at an altitude of 3,680 meters above sea level.  The highlight of the ascent to the peak was the hoisting of a thematic flag with the slogan "Civil Defense - the Guarantee of Public Safety". The purpose of this event was to draw public attention to the issues of citizen safety and strengthen the authority of civil defense bodies.  The event was attended by employees of the Almaty Department of Emergency Situations, the Republican Emergency Response Team, the Center for Disaster Medicine, the Kazavi Rescue and Kazseldenkorgau branches of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.  “This climb is not just a physical test, it is a sign of our readiness to ensure the safety of people in any situation and our unity in our work,” - said Vadim Pak, one of the participants in the climb, the head of the rescue department of the team.  This event demonstrates the unity and professionalism of all structures working in the field of emergency situations and reminds us of the importance of civil defense in ensuring the safety of the population.  “We are proud of our profession and the fact that we can help people in the most difficult situations. It is difficult to overestimate the importance of civil defense, today we have taken another step towards strengthening it,” said Alisher Tuteshev, a senior officer of the Civil Defense Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/945088

  On February 24, a working meeting of the Vice Minister of Emergency Situations Batyrbek Abdishev with representatives of the International Scientific and Technical Center (ISTC) was held at the Strategic Planning and Operational Command Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.   During the working meeting, the possibilities of the Ministry of Emergency Situations participating in the joint project of the ISTC and the European Union "System for Monitoring Radiation and Heavy Metals in Central Asian Waters" were discussed, which is aimed at assessing and improving existing national systems using standardized technologies and decision-making processes at the regional and national levels.  During the discussion, the main goals, expected results and key milestones of the implementation of this project in the Central Asian region were reviewed, and the effective cooperation of the ISTC with the National Scientific Center for Seismological Observations and Research of the Ministry of Emergency Situations on the installation of seismological sensors was noted.  A short tour of the situation room of the Strategic Planning and Operational Management Command Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations was held for the ISTC representatives, during which modern technologies for management and operational response in crisis situations, as well as risk monitoring and forecasting systems, were demonstrated.  Vice Minister: "Developing international cooperation in the field of risk monitoring and forecasting will contribute to increasing the security and stability of the region. The introduction of advanced technologies and the exchange of experience will allow us to improve emergency response and prevention systems." In addition, the work of the Kazakhstani flood forecasting and modeling information system "Tasqyn", which allows calculating water flow into the reservoir, determining the volume of spring floods and modeling flood zones, and the earthquake forecasting system based on artificial intelligence were presented.  Following the meeting, the parties confirmed the importance of international cooperation in the field of environmental safety and rapid response to potential threats in order to enhance the sustainable development of the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/945227

  An agreement was signed in Beijing between the National Scientific Center for Seismological Observation and Research of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Institute of Geophysics of the Earthquake Agency of the People's Republic of China. The document covers data exchange, integration of early warning systems for severe earthquakes, and joint monitoring of seismic activity.  "This agreement is an important step in the development of international cooperation in the field of seismology of Kazakhstan. Joint work with Chinese partners will allow us to improve earthquake forecasting and warning. This will allow us to respond promptly to threats and protect the lives of citizens," Daulet Sarsenbayev, Director of the National Scientific Center for Seismological Observation and Research of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, noted.  The signing ceremony took place during the visit of Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev to the China Earthquake Agency. During the event, the Kazakhstani delegation got acquainted with new developments and technologies of China in the field of seismic safety, which opens up prospects for cooperation and exchange of experience.  The agreement will allow specialists from both countries to exchange seismic information in real time, which will increase the effectiveness of earthquake forecasting and mitigating their consequences. This will provide citizens with more accurate and timely notification of possible natural disasters.  28 monitoring and early warning stations for severe earthquakes operate in Almaty. It is planned to install another 30 stations in 2025, and an additional 40 stations by the end of 2026, which will significantly improve the security system and population protection.  The agreement opens up new opportunities to strengthen seismic safety and protect citizens from risks associated with seismic activity.           Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/945485

Our country celebrates March 1 - Thanksgiving Day. This year, the celebration of Thanksgiving Day in Astana will be remembered by another important event - the start of events dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. Dozens of various sports, cultural and educational events will be held in Astana on the occasion of the anniversary, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.During the holidays, cultural, sports, educational organizations, the capital's AKP and other institutions are preparing various events for residents and guests of the city. On the occasion of Thanksgiving Day, thematic exhibitions aimed at developing customs and traditions and various ways of expressing gratitude, educational classes for children and students are being held in Astana. In general, all the planned events will contribute to the unification of society around the values ​​of independence, the strengthening of national unity and patriotism. On February 27, the AMANAT party and the capital's voluntary youth organizations will traditionally help the elderly and fill their yards. On this day, the ANC's traditional charity event will be held at the nursing home. A concert will be organized for the public and national dishes from ethnocultural associations will be tasted. Also, on February 27, a charity event called "30 Years of Unity and Solidarity" will be held at school No. 43 in the capital for children from socially disadvantaged families. On February 28, thematic classes "30 Years of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan" will be held in the city's schools. Throughout Nauryz, meetings with veterans and ANC activists, various events will be organized in schools.On March 1, the solemn events in the capital will begin with an important event: the opening ceremony of the memorial plaque "30 years of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan" dedicated to the anniversary of the ANC will take place in the House of Friendship. This will be followed by an international round table, during which the congratulatory speech of the President of Kazakhstan on the anniversary of the Assembly will be read. This event will be the official start of the year dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Kazakh People's Republic.After that, the participants of the round table will visit the "Thank you to the Kazakh people" monument, where a solemn wreath-laying ceremony will be held.In addition, a video challenge with congratulations from young people of different ethnic groups will begin on social networks.Another important event is the launch of the "Caravan of Charity" campaign aimed at supporting needy groups of the population.On this day, March 1, a festive concert with the participation of creative groups will be held at the House of Friendship. A festive table will be organized for children.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/945409

This year, it is planned to open about 1,500 new places in kindergartens in the East Kazakhstan region. The regional akimat discussed the implementation of the regional roadmap for the national report "Quality Education Accessible to Every Child."The main topics are the opening of new places in kindergartens and schools, the development of inclusive and additional education, as well as the modernization of school infrastructure.According to Inessa Chernysheva, the head of the East Kazakhstan Region Education Department, last year 1,970 new places were opened in the region, and in 2025 it is planned to add another 1,499 places, 127 of which are already ready. However, the number of children waiting for kindergarten in the region is much higher - about 2,000 children aged 2-3.- For the convenience of parents, we are introducing the "Kindergarten" digital platform, where you can register and put children in the queue. A digital child development map has also been introduced into the educational process. 10 qualification centers have been opened to train teachers. In March, we will launch a pilot project on voucher financing in Ust-Kamenogorsk, - said Inessa Aleksandrovna.There are 343 schools in the region, most of which are small-sized. There are no emergency or three-shift schools, but the shortage of places exceeds 6 thousand. In 2024, a new school for 600 places was opened in Ust-Kamenogorsk, and this year two more schools for 500 places are planned to be built. In addition, the construction of five comfortable schools for 2,100 places has been completed, and the construction of two schools for 900 places is ongoing.The school infrastructure is also being upgraded. Canteens, libraries and classrooms have been renovated in 50 schools. All schools are connected to the Internet, and 109 schools will be included in the "Social Wallet" system. This initiative will allow low-income families to receive state support for the purchase of school uniforms and school supplies.In the 2023-2024 academic year, 2.6 billion tenge was attracted from sponsors to the education sector. This year, 21 schools in the region will undergo major repairs. In total, about 5 billion tenge will be needed to modernize the schools.As part of the Year of Working Professions, "Future Specialists" specialized training centers will begin to open in regional schools from September 2024. These centers will be created in accordance with the personnel needs of each district.Regional akim Nurymbet Saktaganov noted that there are accumulated problems in the education sector in the region and called on the management to organize the work effectively. He also said that the issue of discipline in schools should not be ignored.- The effectiveness of the work of directors is assessed not only by the results of the UNT, but also by how organized and disciplined the children are. If we do not pay attention to coordinating work in this area, it is difficult to talk about raising a worthy generation, - said the regional akim.Another topical issue is the development of inclusive education. More than 12 thousand children with special educational needs live in the region. They are served by 4 psychological-medical-pedagogical counseling centers and 5 special kindergartens. In addition, psychological-pedagogical correctional offices have been opened in 9 districts. It is planned to open new such offices in Katonkaragay and Markakol districts in 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/945471

In the East Kazakhstan Region, the prosecutor's office and the drug crime countermeasures department are conducting extensive work to identify and suppress drug trafficking. As a result, 17 criminal cases have been registered in Ust-Kamenogorsk since the beginning of the year, 7 cases have been sent to court, 10 people have been convicted, more than 6 kilograms of synthetic drugs and 78 kg of marijuana have been confiscated.This was announced today by Sergey Uporov, senior prosecutor of the Ust-Kamenogorsk city prosecutor's office, at a meeting with students at the Ust-Kamenogorsk Polytechnic College.According to Yermek Askarov, head of the department of the Regional Youth Resource Center, which organized the event, "No way to drug abuse!" As part of the republican campaign, volunteers from the regional front office, together with representatives of the regional prosecutor's office and specialists from the Department for Combating Drug Crimes of the Police Department, removed more than 100 graffiti advertising drug addiction and carried out explanatory work.During the event, explanatory work was carried out on responsibility for drug crimes and information was provided on how young people are drawn into crime.- Since the beginning of last year, the regional prosecutor's office, together with the Department for Combating Drug Crimes, has suspended the work of more than 100 drug websites. Also, measures are being taken to identify people involved in drug transportation and distribution, drug warehouse owners, those hiding drug packaging, and leaders of organized criminal groups. In addition, raids are being carried out in each district of the city against drug advertising. Work in this direction will continue in the future, - said Senior Prosecutor Sergey Uporov.According to official data, more than 18 thousand drug addicts are registered in Kazakhstan, but the actual number may reach 150 thousand. According to the prosecutor's office, today 900 people are registered with a drug addiction diagnosis in Ust-Kamenogorsk, including 36 minors.Everyone knows the harm of drugs, but despite this, the number of drug addicts is increasing every year.– Drugs are a very dangerous poison that completely destroys the body. Addiction can sometimes occur after just one use. The causes of death among drug addicts are HIV, hepatitis, stroke, heart failure, liver and kidney failure. At first, drugs can give a person a false sense of alertness. But soon serious consequences such as lethargy, depression, muscle cramps, insomnia, and complete weakening of the body appear. To get rid of these symptoms, a person uses drugs again, thus falling into the trap of addiction. Children of drug addicts are often born with physical and mental defects. Currently, more than 1,300 drug addicts are registered in the region. Of these, 900 people are in Ust-Kamenogorsk. In addition to medical treatment, drug addicts are provided with psychological assistance. This helps them return to a normal life, - noted Zoya Vladimirovna, a narcologist at the Mental Health Center.According to world statistics, only one in 10 drug addicts successfully undergoes rehabilitation. According to experts, synthetic drugs are dozens of times more dangerous than heroin. On average, their users do not live more than five years.Illegal possession and distribution of drugs is punishable by imprisonment for a period of 5 to 10 years and confiscation of property.In the case of distribution in public places, the punishment includes imprisonment for a period of 10 to 15 years. If drugs are distributed as part of a criminal group, in educational institutions or sold to minors, a term of imprisonment of 15 to 20 years or life imprisonment is imposed.The people most often involved in drug crimes are young people aged 18 to 35. The Prosecutor General's Office's "No Drug Addiction" project is being implemented in the country. This project is aimed at conducting preventive measures among young people, identifying resources for selling drugs online, removing graffiti advertising prohibited substances, and other measures.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/945601

This year, 33 projects will be implemented in Turan district within the framework of the "Budget with People's Participation" project to create comfortable conditions for residents. In particular, 18 children's playgrounds, 13 children's playgrounds and outdoor sports grounds, as well as 2 public places for common use will be put into operation.According to the proposals of local citizens, children's and sports grounds will be built in Otrar, Sport, Samal-1, Akzhar, Aktas, Kazygurt, Kursai, 8-Chagyna districts and settlements.It should be noted that in 2024, 40 projects were implemented to create comfortable conditions for residents of Turan district. Among them, 30 children's playgrounds, 8 children's and sports grounds, as well as 2 sports fields were built.Press service of the Shymkent city akimSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/945546

One ​​of the important facilities in the agricultural sector of our country - the industrial greenhouse complex of "IGM Corporation" LLP - is increasing its production capacity every year. This modern production complex, located in the Bazarkakpa settlement, Enbekshy district, Shymkent city, was commissioned in 2022. Today, it produces up to 1,000 tons of cucumbers and tomatoes per year, supplying the domestic market with quality products.The main goal of the complex is to provide the population with high-quality, environmentally friendly products and develop agricultural production in the region. The greenhouse complex is equipped with modern technologies, and high standards are used in plant care and increasing productivity. 40 people are permanently employed here, which opens up new opportunities for local residents.A harvest campaign has begun at the production facility, which supplies the domestic market with high-quality vegetables. The products will be mainly sent to the domestic market. In the future, individual entrepreneurs will expand production and increase production volumes by introducing new technologies.It is also planned to expand the varieties of cucumbers and tomatoes and enter new markets.Press service of the Shymkent city akimSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/945552

Last year, about 160 thousand people were provided with free outpatient medicines in Shymkent. These works were carried out within the framework of the Guaranteed Volume of Free Medical Care (GVMC) and the Social Medical Insurance Fund.According to representatives of the Shymkent city branch of the Social Medical Insurance Fund, medicines were released to citizens registered in the dispensary for about 100 nosologies. In general, the transition to the social medical insurance system has significantly expanded the list of free medicines for adults and children under 18 years of age.To receive medicines, the patient must visit his local doctor. The doctor monitors the patient's condition and, if necessary, writes a prescription for medicines from the clinic's pharmacy. And all medicines are provided free of charge during emergency, inpatient and outpatient care.In addition, last year, more than 8 million consultative and diagnostic services were provided under medical insurance.Press service of the akim of ShymkentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/945561

The Ministry of Defense has prepared a draft order of the head of the defense department "On approval of the Instructions for organizing the use of military property of the Armed Forces (electrical equipment of surface ships of the Navy)".   The regulatory legal act was developed in accordance with subparagraph 144) of paragraph 15 of the Regulation on the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan, approved by Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 35 dated June 2, 2022.The draft order details the organization of the use of electrical equipment of surface ships of the Navy, including ensuring safety, maintaining it in constant readiness for action, technical maintenance and conservation. The full text of the draft order of the Minister of Defense can be found on the "Electronic Government" portal in the "Open NPA" section until March 12 of this year at the following link https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15459916.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/944950

Astana, February 25, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtileu held talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, Badr bin Hamad Al-Busaidi, who arrived in Astana on an official visit.This is the first official visit of the head of the Omani foreign ministry to Kazakhstan, which is aimed at giving impetus to the revitalization of bilateral cooperation in various fields.During the meeting, the ministers discussed a wide range of issues related to political, economic, and cultural and humanitarian cooperation. Particular attention was paid to the prospects for interaction in key areas such as energy, transport, logistics, finance and agriculture.The parties noted the importance of developing transit corridors, taking into account the strategic potential of Kazakhstan and Oman as regional logistics hubs. In this context, the important coordinating role of the Kazakhstan-Oman intergovernmental commission, the first meeting of which is scheduled for the second half of this year, was noted.“Oman is an important partner of Kazakhstan in the Middle East. "Our countries have significant opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation," M. Nurtileu noted.In turn, B. Al-Busaidi, noting the role of Astana as Oman's leading economic partner in Central Asia, confirmed his firm commitment to raising bilateral cooperation to a new level and proposed considering the possibility of establishing direct air services between the countries.In this context, Oman's initiative to establish a Direct Investment Fund for Kazakhstan and neighboring countries to realize the potential of trade and economic interaction was noted and supported.The ministers agreed that strengthening economic ties will allow expanding cultural and human exchanges. For example, last year, the number of Kazakh citizens visiting Oman increased by 37%, reaching 21 thousand people.In this regard, the Kazakh side welcomed the decision of the Government of Oman to extend the visa-free regime for citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan to 30 days, which will contribute to an increase in tourist flows and facilitate mutual travel, opening up additional prospects for interaction in various areas.The interlocutors also discussed the regional and global agenda, exchanged views on the prospects for further deepening mutually beneficial ties, and agreed to continue close interaction between the foreign ministries of the two countries.As a result of the negotiations, a roadmap for cooperation between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and Oman was signed, which determines further promising areas of cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/945590

Further measures to improve the quality of obstetric and gynecological care were considered at a meeting of the Coordination Council for Improving the Work of Obstetric Services, chaired by the Minister of Health Akmaral Alnazarova.According to WHO estimates, Kazakhstan is among the 10 countries with the highest dynamics of improving this indicator. The report of the international organization noted that maternal mortality in the republic has decreased by 76% over the past 20 years, which was achieved through the implementation of effective systematic measures to improve the quality of medical care for women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.During the meeting, the Chief Obstetrician-Gynecologist of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Chief Non-Staff Infectious Diseases Specialist of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Chief Medical University of Astana, the M. Ospanov West Kazakhstan State University, the Semey Medical University, the S. The heads of the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Asfendiyarov KazNMU, together with expert doctors, discussed topical issues of improving the work of the service.This is a close relationship between the primary healthcare system and obstetric organizations, training medical workers in the best obstetric practices at the level of district hospitals, improving the quality of prenatal care, and providing future mothers with pre-pregnancy preparation (pregnancy planning)."In 2024, the lowest maternal mortality rate was recorded in Kazakhstan for the first time, which was the result of systematic comprehensive measures taken by the Ministry of Health, as well as the joint work of a multidisciplinary team of experts, obstetricians, and obstetric service specialists at the primary healthcare level. Compared to 2023, a 12% reduction in maternal mortality was achieved, which amounted to 10.1 per 100,000 live births,” Magripa Embergenova, Director of the Department of Maternal and Child Health, noted in her speech.The measures taken in recent years, including updating the standards for organizing obstetric care, optimizing the routes of pregnant and postpartum women, as well as strengthening the coordination of all participants in the childbirth process, have yielded results in the form of a significant reduction in maternal deaths both in the center and in the regions, the participants of the Coordination Council noted.According to the results of 2024, 706 critical cases were registered in the field of childbirth, 95% of which were saved as a result of the systematic measures taken. The indicator of critical cases in the country per 1,000 births is 1.9, while last year it was 2.2. Since 2021, there has been a 40% decrease in critical cases, but there has been an increase in pregnant women with severe somatic pathologies diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy.In order to improve the situation in providing medical care to pregnant women, the Ministry of Health holds weekly “Obstetric Hours” with the regions, and daily monitors women with severe pathologies.Last year, together with the National Center for Emergency Medicine, 2,140 remote medical services were provided to 906 pregnant and postpartum women; 165 flights were made by ambulance; 9 women underwent surgery locally; 127 women in critical condition who were transported to regional and republican clinics were saved.In the field of obstetrics, anesthesiology and intensive care, cardiology, surgery, neurosurgery, infection, pulmonology, vascular surgery, hematology, urology, gastroenterology, etc. In the fields of medicine, the practice of telemedicine consultations is being widely introduced, involving more than 40 leading specialists, professors and employees of scientific and republican clinics.“It is necessary to strengthen the responsibility of general practitioners for the health of pregnancy at the clinic level, revise educational programs in order to expand their skills and knowledge, attract personnel in the local areas, create incentives for their advanced training, as well as raise the status of specialists working in the most difficult areas - in our maternity hospitals and perinatal centers. It is necessary to give clear priority to the provision of medical care to pregnant women, primarily ensuring their safety, and solving the problems of resuscitation and anesthesiology in the local areas,” A. Alnazarova noted.For the timely identification and treatment of pregnant/parturient women with pathologies and complex conditions, the Ministry of Health has approved a special program and revised 25 priority clinical protocols for childbirth. In addition, republican and regional expert councils on topical issues of obstetric care and multidisciplinary teams of leading specialists have been formed to provide emergency response and round-the-clock consultation to pregnant women in serious/critical conditions. In addition, separate posts have been organized in each region for the hospitalization of women in serious conditions.To further improve medical care for pregnant women and postpartum women, the Ministry of Health plans to improve the quality of preventive examinations and dynamic monitoring of women of childbearing age (WPA) within the framework of the implementation of the "Maternal Health" program. This is aimed at increasing the detection of extragenital diseases before pregnancy, increasing the coverage of women with contraception to 40% and pre-pregnancy preparation to 45%.Also, rotation and internship programs will be implemented on the basis of training centers for district doctors and midwives, and an assessment of the knowledge of medical workers will be carried out at the level of the National Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology. This year, it is planned to train 100 coordinating obstetricians from 20 regions.In order to combat hospital-acquired infections, the "No Infection" program will be developed, which will provide for the training of 40 hospital epidemiologists-coordinators to lead the activities of maternity organizations, and new indicators for infection control will be introduced.Following the results of the meeting of the Coordination Council, it is planned to take a number of measures aimed at improving the quality of medical care for pregnant women and mothers in the regions of the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/945375

The head of the Karaganda regional police department, Negmet Ismagulov, met with representatives of non-governmental organizations.During the meeting, the issue of joint work with representatives of non-governmental organizations in the fight against crime and monitoring public safety in the region was discussed.- Today, we will discuss the work that we will do together with you this year. Thanks to the preventive work carried out last year, there is a noticeable decrease in crime. A lot of work has been done to protect the rights of citizens, in the family, and in the prevention of drug addiction. It should be noted that your contribution to this work is enormous, - said the head of the Karaganda regional police department, Negmet Ismagulov, during the meeting.The police department works closely with public organizations on issues such as preventing drug crimes, domestic violence in the family, and preventing human trafficking. Last year, 500 raids were carried out to check the situation of disadvantaged families and provide them with assistance, while 297 people underwent rehabilitation in social support centers for domestic violence.— Today, the police department is working with 15 non-governmental organizations in the region. There are 9 rehabilitation centers operating in the region that accommodate and work with those in difficult situations. About 300 people have undergone rehabilitation in those places to date, — said the first deputy head of the department, Zhaskairat Kairov, who spoke at the meeting.Considering that the Minister of Internal Affairs declared this year the Year of “Prevention”, experts say that directing non-governmental organizations in this direction to public safety and crime prevention will contribute to reducing crime in the region.— Working with state organizations is also beneficial for us. The public association “Future with Trust” is working in several areas. Many of these are conducted in conjunction with the police department. These include anti-bullying, cyberbullying, anti-gambling, anti-drugs, and juvenile delinquency. When working with universities, colleges, teenagers, and most importantly, parents, we always talk about the responsibility of a person before the law, before society, and even before himself, - says Indira Tokmurzina, head of the public organization "Future with Confidence". At the end of the meeting, the head of the department Negmet Ismagulov signed a memorandum with the heads of public organizations who came to the meeting on joint work to maintain peace in the country, and presented letters of gratitude to representatives of non-governmental organizations that are actively involved in the fight against crime.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/qriim/press/news/details/945391

On February 26, precipitation in the form of rain is expected in Almaty in the morning, changing to wet snow in the evening, which will end early on February 27, with the air temperature at night dropping to -3...-5 degrees of frost, and +1...+3 degrees of heat during the day.In this regard, the city's public utilities will be switched to work in an enhanced mode, and around-the-clock duty of drivers, machine operators and road workers will be organized at production bases. In order to prevent ice phenomena in the areas before the onset of snowfall, 204 sand spreaders will be on duty. It is planned to treat the main highways with liquid reagents in advance before snowfall. It is planned to involve 624 units of special equipment and 1,380 road workers around the clock.In addition, 46 operational brigades will be deployed to patrol the condition of the road surface to prevent and remove ice on dangerous sections of roads, on descents, ascents, and exits from intersections. A 24-hour duty will be organized in the district akimats to monitor the work process.Due to the expected icing on the carriageway of roads and ice on sidewalks, we ask drivers and pedestrians to take precautions. We advise drivers to reduce speed, increase the distance between cars, and avoid sharp maneuvers.People with little driving experience should abandon driving and switch to public transport. Pedestrians should take precautions when walking on sidewalks due to the formation of ice.Dear city residents! Be careful on the streets, do not risk your life.Department of Communal Infrastructure DevelopmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/945369

Today, February 25, the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted an award ceremony for the winners of the 2024 Presidential Literary Prize for Youth with the participation of the Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva.The event featured a presentation of books by 20 young writers published under the project "Literary and Cognitive Panorama of Kazakhstan" within the framework of the strategic partnership between the Ministry of Culture and Information and the Union of Writers of Kazakhstan.The event was attended by representatives of the intelligentsia and members of the "Alka" youth literary club established under the ministry."The Presidential Literary Prize for Young Kazakhstani Writers and Poets was established by Presidential Decree in 2023 and has become one of the most important events in the world of domestic literature. This is one of the initiatives of the Head of State aimed at systematically modernizing the cultural sphere. The main purpose of this prize is to support creative youth and pave the way for the publication of new works. The Head of State's special attention to the development of culture and art is a legitimate continuation of his ongoing reforms and initiatives. After all, the development of culture and literature is one of the main mechanisms for the comprehensive development of the younger generation. And in a society consisting of spiritually mature, educated, hardworking and patriotic citizens, Law and Order prevail, people take responsibility for their actions, respect traditions and honor the basic values ​​of the nation,” said Aida Balayeva.The Minister noted that promoting the basic values ​​of our people is a difficult and honorable task assigned to literary figures. He also emphasized that poets and writers are spiritual leaders who determine the moral direction of society.“You must rewrite the image of your time and form a new vision. It is in your hands not only to continue the path of great writers, but also to raise literature to a new level. "If the literature of the 20th century deeply describes the human soul, then the writers of the 21st century should not write about topics such as the fate of man in the era of new technologies, globalization and national identity, and the struggle of the individual," said Aida Balayeva.The meeting discussed current literary trends and topical issues, and various proposals and opinions were raised.The Presidential Special Literary Award for Young Kazakh Writers and Poets was awarded to Esbol Sotsialkhan in the "Prose" nomination for his work "2026", to Zhanibek Bakytuly Alimanov in the "Poetry" nomination for his collection of poems "Boz Utkat", to Alisher Zhenisuly Aituar in the "Dramaturgy" nomination for his dramatic work "Apatay", and to Asset Zhukenuly Syzdykov in the "Children's Literature" nomination for his story "Rocket Era".Writers aged 18-35 were previously eligible for the literary award in international and national competitions participated with their works that were not included in the competition.It should be noted that support for the creativity of young writers is always in the spotlight. Last year, in accordance with the instructions of the President at the National Congress, April 23 was declared National Book Day. On this occasion, the “National Book” competition was announced.Also, the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan launched 3 new projects to establish a “Strategic Partnership” with the Writers' Union of Kazakhstan.In particular, young writers traveled to every corner of the country and wrote new works based on the “Literary and Cognitive Panorama of Kazakhstan” project. As a result of the project, 20 new works were added to Kazakh literature by the end of the year, and each young writer was awarded a prize of 4 million tenge.In addition, 2025 is the “Year of Working Professions”. On this occasion, the “Epic of Courage and Labor” competition will be held to reveal the importance of labor professions.In addition, the “Aiboz” national literary award continues. Last year, 176 previously unpublished works were accepted for the National Prize in 7 nominations. Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/945273

Each school graduate was offered the opportunity to consciously choose their future profession and get acquainted with the most popular ones on the labor market.Akim of Aktobe region AskhatShakharov visited the exhibition and emphasized the need to widely promote technical and labor specialties among young people.According to him, the development of labor specialties is a key factor in the region's economic growth, and the training of qualified specialists is one of the main tasks of the education system.The exhibition brought together 21 enterprises, 40 colleges and social partners of the region. 9th grade students from all schools in the city were invited to it. The "Professional Open Square" event presented the best practices of colleges and demonstrated the possibilities of cooperation between enterprises and educational institutions of the region. Master classes were organized for students in the following labor specialties: turner, tailor, hairdresser, driver, electrician and others. Participants not only got acquainted with the specialties, but also tried them out in practice, and learned the skills necessary for various professions. The exhibition helped technical and vocational education institutions to present their achievements and innovations. For example, the European Higher College of Economics, Business and Law demonstrated a voice-controlled humanoid robot and a robot dog. They can be used in the hotel industry, assisting people with disabilities, and in search and rescue operations.The Kobda Multidisciplinary College held master classes in woodworking for furniture making, allowing participants to try out their turning skills. Shalkar Polytechnic College introduced students to the technique of wool painting and felt making.The exhibition paid special attention to rare specialties and professions for young people with special educational needs.Representatives of the enterprise discussed the possibility of concluding tripartite agreements with colleges and students, paving the way for facilitating the employment of these graduates.In addition, a job fair was organized as part of the exhibition. Participants got acquainted with the offers of employers and received advice on writing a resume, preparing for an interview, legal procedures in the labor market, and employment conditions.Askhat Shakharov, who visited the “Professional Open Square”, noted that working specialties open up great opportunities for the region.“Our task is not only to provide young people with high-quality professional education, but also to create conditions for their employment. Working specialties are in demand, stable and provide broad opportunities for the development of the region. "Within the framework of the Year of Workers and Craftsmen declared by the President, we give priority to the development of workers and craftswomen. In this regard, the task is to provide colleges with modern equipment. Currently, we are developing programs to equip 10 colleges. We need to prepare competitive and in-demand workers," the regional governor said.This exhibition was an important step in attracting young people to technical professions, and also demonstrated real opportunities for professional growth and career development. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/944864

On February 24, 2025, the next meeting of the Sectoral Council on Professional Qualifications in the Oil and Gas, Oil Refining and Oil and Gas and Chemical Industries was held.Experts of the National Body for Professional Qualifications under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan informed the participants about the changes introduced in the rules for the recognition of professional qualifications and the development of professional standards.At the meeting, three major oil operators of Kazakhstan: TCO, KPO and NCOC made reports on the ongoing work on updating professional standards.In addition, representatives of the "Situation and Analytical Center of the Fuel and Energy Complex of the Republic of Kazakhstan" JSC spoke about the ongoing work on creating competency centers to train specialists from local enterprises. This is aimed at promoting the development of the oil and gas services and goods market in the oil and gas sector.The meeting of the Industry Council emphasizes the importance of the topics discussed for the development and improvement of professional qualifications in the oil and gas, oil refining and oil and gas chemistry sectors of Kazakhstan. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/945163

18.02.ASTANAThe Tasqyn system for flood forecasting and modeling has been put into production. Today, flood modeling is being conducted at 142 water stations on 128 sections of rivers. 114 specialists from Kazsuchar branches and basin inspections conduct daily analysis of data from water stations and enter it into the system.18.02.KYZYLORDA REGIONBy the end of March, 1.6 billion cubic meters of water were sent to the North Aral Sea. It should be noted that from October 2024 to January of this year, more than 1 billion cubic meters of water were sent to the North Aral Sea. This is 100 million cubic meters more than the previously planned volume.20.02.ASTANAAs part of flood preparation, 84 new equipment was provided to Kazsuchar branches. Among them are 8 truck cranes, 14 dump trucks, 7 tractors, 23 loaders and 32 gazelle vehicles. The modernization of the fleet of special equipment will allow to strengthen control over water management facilities and ensure uninterrupted operation of infrastructure, increase the efficiency and quality of work.19.02.ZHAMBYL REGIONThe Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation held a seminar on water conservation in 5 regions. During the meetings, best practices in water conservation in the country were presented and information was provided on state support measures.17.02.ASTANAThe Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation plans to release 2.5 billion cubic meters of water this year to preserve the local ecosystem. This will improve the ecological situation and water supply in areas located near water sources.17.02.ZHETISU REGIONThe Kazsuchar branch in Zhetisu region inspected electrical equipment and lifting mechanisms as part of preparations for the flood season. Special equipment and vehicles, 372 tons of gravel, 250 tons of sand, 800 tons of soil and 16 tons of fuel and lubricants were prepared.20.02.PAVLODAR REGIONThe Kazsuchar branch in Pavlodar region cleared the entrances to dams and hydraulic structures from snow as part of preparations for the flood season. 11 pieces of special equipment were prepared.20.02.ALMATY REGIONThe D. Kunayev Greater Almaty Canal branch used special equipment to clear thick layers of ice on the Assy River in order to prevent flooding. In addition, reinforcement work was carried out on the Koram main canal.21.02.KARAGANDA REGIONThe Kazsuchar branch in the Karaganda region cleared snow from reservoirs and access roads in preparation for the flood season, and contracts were signed for the supply of inert materials to facilities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/943989