In 2024, the main indicators of the "Uzbekistan Pension Fund" JSC (Uzbekistan Pension Fund, Fund) showed positive results in all areas. The volume of pension savings accumulated from contributions and investment income received by our compatriots into their accounts reached approximately 22.80 trillion tenge as of 01.01.2025. During the year, it increased by 4.93 trillion tenge, or 27.6%. Pension savings formed at the expense of mandatory pension contributions (MPC) amounted to approximately 21.88 trillion tenge as of January 1, 2025, an increase of 26.5% over the year.  The amount of pension savings under mandatory occupational pension contributions (MCPC) amounted to approximately 653.77 billion tenge, an increase of 15% over the year. The largest increase in the year (50.3%) was demonstrated by savings under voluntary pension contributions (VPC), which reached approximately 7.94 billion tenge at the end of 2024.   2024 During the year, additional funds - mandatory employer pension contributions (MPCs) - were deposited into the pension accounts of contributors (beneficiaries).  In 2024, the amount of pension savings from MPCs exceeded 258.15 billion tenge. Incomes The volume of pension savings will increase due to income flows in the form of pension contributions and investment income. At the same time, the amount of pension contributions received by contributors to personal and conditional accounts during the reporting year amounted to about 2.79 trillion tenge. This is 29% more than in 2023. All types of contributions are positive: over 2.44 trillion tenge was deposited into individual pension accounts (IPAs) with MZPs recorded during the year (the volume of MZPs increased by 18.3% compared to 2023), 113.6 billion tenge was deposited into individual pension accounts with MZPs recorded (an increase of 18.9%), and the annual contribution to the EZP was 3.07 billion tenge (an increase of 32.50%).  The volume of IPAs  is approximately 231.24 billion tenge. The estimated investment income for 2024 was 3.4 trillion tenge. Its volume increased by about 1.8 trillion tenge or 114.5% compared to the previous year.   Payments and transfers In 2024, the outflows from the Pension Fund in the form of payments for all types of contributions and transfers to insurance organizations amounted to 1.32 trillion tenge. This is 2.24 times (or about 732.56 billion tenge) more than the volume of payments last year. The bulk of the payments fell on one-time pension payments (BZT) for improving housing conditions and treatment - about 609.89 billion tenge. The volume of payments for alternative purposes increased by more than 2 times compared to 2023.  Payments in connection with reaching retirement age increased by 35.64% during the year, reaching approximately 204.22 billion tenge. The average monthly payment from the Pension Fund in connection with reaching retirement age was 33,906 tenge, and the maximum monthly payment was 945,752 tenge.    Last year, inheritance payments were also made in the amount of 61.6 billion tenge, payments in connection with leaving for permanent residence outside the Republic of Kazakhstan - 40.57 billion tenge, payments to people with disabilities - 3.07 billion tenge, and funeral payments - approximately 9.96 billion tenge. More than 394.54 billion tenge was transferred to insurance organizations.     Number of pension accounts As of January 1, 2025, the total number of pension accounts in the UAPF was 17.18 million. units (annual growth - more than 4.85 million units or 39.4%). At the same time, the number of contributors' (beneficiaries') pension accounts in the UAPF exceeded 12.50 million units as of January 1, 2025. Of which: more than 11.15 million  - according to the MZZ, about 715.52 thousand - according to the MCZZ, 439.58 thousand - accounts for which the EZZ is calculated. And the number of conditional pension accounts in the UAPF, for which information on the LMZZ received in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan is taken into account, exceeded 4.67 ​​million units.   All relevant information regarding pension assets, including information on the regions of the republic, is posted on the enpf.kz website in the «Indicators» section.     The UAPF was established on August 22, 2013 on the basis of the APF "GNPF" JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan through the State Institution "State Property and Privatization Committee" of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The trust management of the pension assets of the UAPF is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the Pension Fund shall take into account and account for voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation on a guaranteed deposit transferred by an organization carrying out mandatory pension contributions, mandatory employer pension contributions, mandatory professional pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as mandatory deposit guarantees in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", and ensure 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/928908

Astana, January 31, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtileu received the Charge d'Affaires of Poland in Kazakhstan Michal Labenda. During the conversation, the parties discussed the state and prospects of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Poland, as well as the schedule of high-level and high-level bilateral events planned for the current year. M. Nurtileu congratulated the Polish diplomat on the Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union and wished him success in implementing the initiatives proposed during this presidency. He also confirmed Kazakhstan's commitment to further deepening comprehensive and multifaceted cooperation between the two states. In turn, M. Labenda noted the high pace of interaction and expressed his readiness to continue active work aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in all areas, paying special attention to expanding cultural ties. At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to continue contacts on topical issues of bilateral cooperation. In January-November 2024, the trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Poland amounted to 1.04 billion US dollars, reaching 1.23 billion dollars in 2023. Since 2005, foreign direct investment attracted from Poland to Kazakhstan amounted to 447.8 million dollars. About 140 companies with Polish capital operate in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/929231

In order to further develop air traffic between cities within the country and meet passenger demand, airlines that will operate subsidized flights in 2025 have been determined according to the results of the competition. Subsidized routes will not only allow the country's residents to travel at affordable prices, but will also ensure the development of the domestic air market.Tickets can be purchased on the official websites of the airlines.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/928568

The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the National Volunteer Front Office, announces the launch of the republican flashmob "Share a Good Deed".The initiative aims to develop charity and volunteerism by providing gratuitous assistance to those in need.The flashmob is aimed at promoting the ideas of kindness, mutual assistance and social responsibility among citizens.To participate, it is enough to take a photo or video of the moment of doing a good deed and share it on social networks with the hashtags #ИгиИстиБолис and #ПоделисьДобром.Full information about the terms of the flashmob can be found on the Qazvolunteer.kz website. Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/928526

During the personal reception, the issues of allocating land plots for agriculture, returning pasture lands, subsidies, training personnel for the agricultural sector, etc. were considered.The Minister responded in detail to the applications and proposals, and also assured that all of them would be fully studied and taken into account.The ministry's leadership receives citizens on personal issues in accordance with the established schedule.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/928211

Servicemen of the 22750th Special Operations Forces military unit conducted a lesson in valor for students of the Alpamys school in Astana. The students were told about the specifics of service in the military formation. They also got acquainted with the modern firearms and equipment that the Special Operations Forces are armed with. The event was also attended by Konstantin Avershin, a deputy of the Majilis of the Parliament, who noted the importance of such practical meetings in the military-patriotic education of teenagers. As a result of the meeting, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the command of the 22750th Special Operations Forces military unit and the Alpamys school. The cooperation involves holding joint events, competitions, contests and practical lessons. Close interaction will expand students' understanding of the military profession, help form a high patriotic consciousness and prepare them to fulfill their constitutional duty to defend the Motherland.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/927809

Astana, January 30, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu received Ambassador of the European Union to Kazakhstan Aleška Simkić.During the conversation, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakh-European cooperation as well as reviewed the schedule of mutual high-level visits and events. An exchange of views took place on key issues of the international and regional agenda.Minister Nurtleu emphasized Kazakhstan’s determination to further deepening the strategic partnership with the European Union, emphasizing the importance of effectively implementing the agreements reached in such priority areas of cooperation as trade and investment, transport and logistics, critical raw materials, and digitalization.Special attention was given to the issue of liberalizing the EU visa regime for citizens of Kazakhstan. The parties reaffirmed their strong commitment to continuing preparations for negotiations in this direction.In turn, Ambassador Simkić welcomed the high dynamics of interaction and expressed her readiness to make every effort to develop bilateral relations.Concluding the meeting, the parties agreed to maintain contacts on current issues of bilateral cooperation.The European Union is the main trade and investment partner for Kazakhstan. Trade turnover in January-November this year amounted to 44.2 billion US dollars, increasing for 17.7% compared to the same period last year. The volume of European investments into the economy of Kazakhstan since 2005 amounted to 180 billion dollars. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/928188

Kazakhstan will receive 11 billion cubic meters of water by April. The Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nurzhan Nurzhigitov agreed on this.The 88th meeting of the Interstate Water Management Coordination Commission (ICWC) of Central Asia was held in Dushanbe. The meeting was attended by the heads of water management departments of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.The parties considered the progress of the inter-vegetation period in the basins of the Syrdarya and Amu Darya rivers.It should be noted that the agreed volume of water will flow through the Syrdarya River to the Shardara reservoir in the Turkestan region. Of this, 1.6 billion cubic meters of water will be discharged into the Aral Sea.“This will allow us to collect the volume of water required for the irrigation period this year, as well as to implement measures to preserve the ecosystem in the southern regions of Kazakhstan. I note that the situation in the south of our country is different from the west and north. There have been no large-scale floods here. And in the summer, the demand for irrigation water is very high. That is why we are carrying out completely different work on providing water to the south. Water diplomacy is an important direction of our ministry's work. As a result of these negotiations, last year we achieved a stable water supply for the south of the country. We will resolve all issues related to water distribution and protection of transboundary water bodies together with our colleagues in the countries of Central Asia," said Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/927334

A solemn farewell ceremony for the athletes of the Kazakh national team to the IX Asian Winter Games was held at the Qazaqstan Athletics Sports Complex in the capital. The Yellow Continent competition will be held in the cities of Harbin and Yabuli of the People's Republic of China from February 7 to 14.The solemn gathering was attended by the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerbol Myrzabosynov, representatives of the National Olympic Committee, the medalist of the 1998 Winter Olympics, two-time champion of the 1996 Winter Asian Games Lyudmila Prokasheva, Honored Coach of the Republic of Kazakhstan in short track Madigali Karsybekov, sports veterans, coaches and representatives of the public.During the event, the Flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan was solemnly handed over to the athletes who will carry the flag at the opening ceremony of the IX Asian Winter Games. At the opening ceremony of the Games in Harbin, the flag of our country will be carried by the Master of Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan in hockey Adil Beketayev and the Master of Sports of the International Class in short track Olga Tikhonova. In turn, Adil Beketaev appeared before the crowd as the flag bearer and solemnly took the oath.137 athletes from the Kazakhstan team will participate in the Games. They will perform in 10 disciplines from 6 sports (speed skating, short track, figure skating, biathlon, curling, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, freestyle, ski mountaineering, ice hockey). The national team will compete for 51 sets of medals.Yerbol Myrzabosynov wished the athletes good luck and noted that the competition on the Yellow Continent is an important event for our country.“There are only a few days left until the start of the 9th Winter Asian Games. The Kazakh national team is fully prepared for the Winter Asian Games. All necessary conditions have been created for this. In order to prepare for the Games in a quality manner, the national team held 137 training camps. Our athletes performed in 86 international competitions and won 33 medals. In general, our country has a good tradition of victories in winter sports. Today, our famous athletes, known not only to our country, but also to the whole world, perform at international winter competitions and are constantly among the winners. I wish good luck to all athletes participating in the upcoming Winter Asian Games. The Winter Asian Games are an important stage that not only demonstrates the sports potential of our country, but also encourages each athlete to achieve great achievements. Every victory of the national team is a great joy for our country! ”, – said Yerbol Myrzabosynov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/928196

On January 31, 2025, at the Digital Almaty 2025 forum, Yoram Wijngaarde, founder and CEO of Dealroom.co, will introduce Kazakhstan’s ecosystem on the world’s leading platform for startup and venture investment analysis for the first time.During the session, “Global Startup Investment Ecosystems: Trends, Insights, and Emerging Opportunities,” Mr. Wijngaarde will provide a comprehensive review of global tech ecosystems, highlighting Kazakhstan’s key achievements. He will also demonstrate the capabilities of Dealroom.co — an advanced data platform covering over 2 million startups, investors, and corporations — offering cutting-edge tools to assess investment prospects, analyze ecosystems, and forecast future growth.More than just a platform, Dealroom.co serves as a driving force for investors, startups, and corporations. Since its founding in Amsterdam in 2013, it has earned a reputation as an authoritative source of innovation data and analytics. Kazakhstan’s inclusion in Dealroom.co opens new doors to international investment and partnerships, shining a spotlight on the country’s homegrown technologies.From January 31 to February 1, the Atakent Exhibition Center in Almaty will host Digital Almaty 2025, a forum focused on artificial intelligence and its pivotal role in the new industrial era. Under the theme “Industrial AI: Technologies for a New Era,” participants will explore AI integration in industry, finance, healthcare, education, and ESG, along with emerging opportunities for digital transformation.The forum is organized by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Akimat of Almaty, and Astana Hub (ACF PIT).Join Digital Almaty 2025 and be part of this milestone event! Further details are available on the official website. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/927398

The Kokshetau city administration continues its active work on issuing certificates to people of retirement age.Let us recall that since January 2025, pensioners of Kokshetau have received the opportunity to travel free of charge on public transport within the city. This project allows pensioners to easily and free of charge get to the necessary places, medical institutions, shops or social institutions.Since the beginning of the year, 10,847 certificates have been issued, of which 5,266 pensioners have received their cards in the "Kokshe Bus Tөlem" system and can use the right to free travel.The mobile events organized by social workers and city volunteers are of great importance. They cover a wide range of people of retirement age, which allows them to issue certificates and travel cards to people in need in an efficient and prompt manner. Social workers and volunteers helped 27 pensioners obtain certificates.“Today I came to receive a certificate for a free travel card. I am glad that we are being supported in this way. "I am grateful to the akimat for such an initiative," noted a resident of Kokshetau.For advice, you can call 8 716 2 29-81-00, 8 716 2 29 81 08 or visit Shalkar Street 9 A, operating room, windows 1, 2, 3.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/927291

The Deputy Akim of Turkestan Region Nurbol Turashbekov himself in the office of the "Open Akimat" personally received residents in the areas they lead. Listened to requests and suggestions and considered solutions. Accept Residents of the city of Turkestan, Zhetysai, and Shardara districts came. Citizens raised the issue of obtaining preferential loans and subsidies. They also raised issues related to land, agriculture, and veterinary medicine and made suggestions. For example, a resident of Shardara asked to consider subsidies for the purchase of Chinese cotton. The deputy akim of the region said that a meeting with farmers on cotton farming was planned and that assistance would be considered. A farmer from Zhetysai expressed his intention to receive preferential loans to increase livestock. The applicant was told that no unsecured loan would be granted and the legalities were explained. Nurbol Turashbekov, who carefully listened to the citizens' requests, instructed the heads of the relevant sectors to study the issues raised and resolve them within the framework of the law. It should be noted that the akim of the Turkestan region and his deputies regularly hold personal receptions in accordance with the approved schedule. You can sign up for a personal reception through the eOtinish unified database or by visiting the "Open Akimat" office. Press service of the akim of the Turkestan region Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/927267

The issues of landscaping settlements and developing fisheries in the Turkestan region are being discussed by the regional akimat was selected. The regional akim, Nuralkhan Kusherov, instructed the head of the responsible department and district and city akims to intensify work in this direction. – In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, it was planned to create a "Green Belt" around the city of Turkestan. This task is of great importance. It is necessary to intensify the work on landscaping settlements in the region. There are many shortcomings in planting trees. It is necessary to monitor the quality of planted trees. District and city akims are not working. Saplings that will take root in the region should be planted. I instruct you to carry out specific work on landscaping settlements. It is necessary to develop nurseries using the experience of other countries. Take up holding seminars on the development of fisheries in the region. In addition, it is necessary to revive the work on attracting investors to the development of fisheries. Please provide a specific plan and proposal in this direction, - said Nuralkhan Kusherov. The head of the regional department for natural resources and regulation of nature use Kairat Abdualiev made a report at the Majilis. According to him, in accordance with the instruction of the Head of State to plant more than 15 million trees in districts and cities over a period of 5 years, it is planned to plant 1.1 million seedlings for landscaping settlements. Within the framework of this event, it was planned to plant about 4 million seedlings for landscaping about 90% of 852 settlements in our region, in order to fully implement the regional plan. To date, the average yield of seedlings planted according to the autumn inventory is 60-70%. Last year, about 1 million different seedlings were released for landscaping settlements according to the plan. This year, the release of seedlings will be carried out taking into account the climatic characteristics of the regions, and priority will be given to planting native deciduous, coniferous, fruit trees and flowering tree and shrub species. There are 24 forest nurseries in the region with a total area of ​​343.5 hectares. Of these, 14 permanent forest nurseries and 10 temporary forest nurseries are growing 34 million seedlings. It is planned to increase the number of nurseries to 60 million by 2027 by increasing the quality and quantity of nurseries. Today, the full implementation of the nursery irrigation systems, the use of mineral fertilizers, the additional introduction of seedling varieties, and their modernization are underway. In addition, it is planned to increase the volume of commercial fish farming in the Turkestan region to 20.0 thousand tons within 10 years by 2030. Currently, the number of farms engaged in commercial fish farming in the region has reached 231. Of these, 160 are legalized by the Interregional Basin Fisheries Inspectorate. Press service of the Turkestan region akim Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/927293

Daribai Ospanov is a four-time world champion in powerlifting. The 75-year-old athlete is preparing for the next world championship in Norway in the summer.The elder lives in the village of Agadyr, Shet district. He started powerlifting 19 years ago at the age of 56.- In my youth, I also played sports - volleyball. I have a 1st category. I also played tennis, I was engaged in sambo, but it was just a hobby. And I started professional sports only at the age of 56, - ​​says the elder.At first, Daribai Ospanov trained at home. The small gym in the village was not suitable for powerlifting. However, over time, the athlete decided to take matters into his own hands.- We decided to build a hall equipped with equipment for bench press and other exercises. Sports equipment was collected from scrap metal. So, little by little, we did everything, - says the powerlifter. - Now we still make some of the equipment ourselves. Our hall is small, and the equipment is not 100%, so we have to do some things ourselves.For his next victory at the 2024 World Championships, Daribay Ospanov received an HS Power set from Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as a gift, which consists of a special bench and a barbell for 450 kg.Now, in the village gym, the powerlifter and his son train children aged 9 and older for free. Among them are four international masters of sports, several masters of sports, and champions of Kazakhstan and Asia.In addition to coaching, the elder continues to train hard. In March, he will have a qualifying championship, where, if he wins, he will have the right to participate in the World Championships in Drammen (Norway).- We plan to participate in that competition with our son. He is a five-time world champion in powerlifting. Of course, all this is expensive. We wish powerlifting was supported like an Olympic sport, - says Daribay Ospanov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/926432

  The Ministry of Emergency Situations is actively implementing new methods of prevention, and the use of tools such as QR codes and even useful items from rescuers is becoming part of modern methods of drawing attention to safety issues. Such methods contribute to more effective information delivery to citizens and their involvement in preventive work.   Employees of the Zhambyl region Ministry of Emergency Situations held an interactive event aimed at increasing the level of knowledge of residents about safety rules in a shopping and entertainment center in Taraz. Specialists conducted a survey among visitors and asked questions about actions in various emergency situations. Citizens who answered correctly were given chocolates with a QR code that allows them to go to the official page of the department. Through the link, participants can get the latest information about safety rules, useful tips and services.       In order to improve awareness among residents about the rules of action in emergency situations, more than 8 thousand information boards were installed in multi-storey buildings and crowded places in Shymkent city. When scanning the QR code, the boards provide information on the location of the nearest collection points for the affected population on the maps of "2GIS", "Google" and "Yandex", videos and memos on actions during an emergency, links to the pages of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and the Ministry of Emergency Situations on social networks, emergency services telephone numbers, and viewing options for visually impaired citizens.   The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Zhetysu region held an action aimed at supporting fishermen during the winter period, and rescuers presented them with thermoses. As part of the event, fishermen who are fond of ice fishing were given thermoses with hot drinks. On the outside of them there is information on the main aspects of safety. This is a necessary and useful gift.   Territorial departments continue such actions using modern technologies to increase the level of awareness of citizens and reduce the risks of emergencies.    Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/927208

The 3rd quarter, consisting of 10 academic weeks, began in our country's schools on January 9, 2025. Students in the 1st grade will be given an additional vacation from February 10-16, 2025 (7 calendar days).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/926580

The Ministry of Defense has developed a draft order of the head of the defense department “On approval of the Instructions for the organization of the work of services in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan (ship service on ships and vessels of the Navy)”.  The draft regulatory legal act was developed in accordance with Subparagraph 273 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. 357 dated June 2, 2022. The document determines the organization of ships, the combat training of ships and vessels of the Navy of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the duties of key officials of ships and ship formations, and the daily operation of ships. In addition, this document established naval procedures, included instructions for the conduct of ship duty, as well as commands given on board the ship. The full text of the draft order of the Minister of Defense can be found on the "e-government" portal in the "Open NPA" section until February 11, 2025 at the following link https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15415229 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/926125

A newborn girl underwent two complex surgeries at the Shymkent perinatal center. The baby, weighing 2,100 grams, was born in critical condition and was admitted to the intensive care unit. Doctors diagnosed her with a congenital heart defect, stage II heart failure, ulcerative necrotizing enterocolitis, and congenital intestinal obstruction.The surgeries were performed with the participation of a pediatric surgeon and a cardiac surgeon. The girl, who was born at 34 weeks by cesarean section, also had intrauterine infection and hemolytic disease of the newborn.The child is currently under the strict supervision of specialists from the neonatal surgery department. Her condition is assessed as serious but stable.Neonatal surgeries have been performed at the perinatal center since 2024. During this time, more than 40 newborns with congenital defects of internal organs underwent complex surgeries.“In 2024, 29,124 children were born in Shymkent, of which 8,973 were born in our center. This year we have strengthened our material and technical base: we purchased a high-tech device for prenatal ultrasound screening, as well as equipment for screening in a day hospital,” said the head physician of the center Gulbanu Syzdykova. According to her, in 2024, obstetrician-gynecologists, neonatologists and resuscitators received training abroad. As a result of the measures taken, infant mortality decreased by 1.5 times, and early neonatal mortality by almost 2 times.Among the achievements of the center is the opening of a hospital pharmacy department in accordance with international standards. standards. The main goal of this project is the timely and high-quality preparation and distribution of medicines, their accounting and rational use.It should be noted that in 2024, 8,116 pregnant women from risk groups were examined during the center's consultative and diagnostic examination. department.< /p>Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/926366

On January 28, 2025, in Astana, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled.” The Marrakesh Treaty was adopted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2013. It aims to eliminate legal barriers to access to books and other printed materials for visually impaired persons. The Treaty provides for special exceptions to copyright that allow adaptations of works without the need to obtain permission from copyright holders. This will allow libraries, specialized organizations, and educational institutions to create and distribute books in accessible formats, such as Braille, audiobooks, and electronic text. Ratification of the Treaty will be a significant step for Kazakhstan in strengthening the rights of persons with disabilities. This will ensure their equal access to education, knowledge, and culture. It will also contribute to their active participation in the social and economic life of the country. This treaty has been ratified by more than 90 countries. This allows for the international exchange of adapted books, expanding the opportunities for readers around the world. Kazakhstan's accession to the Marrakesh Treaty demonstrates the state's commitment to social inclusion and protection of the rights of all citizens. Thousands of blind and partially sighted Kazakhstanis will now have more opportunities for education, professional development, and cultural enrichment. For reference:The Marrakesh Treaty was adopted in Marrakesh, Morocco, on June 27, 2013, and entered into force on September 30, 2016. It is part of the international copyright system and is governed by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/926358

Anti-flood measures are being actively implemented in Astana, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Currently, anti-flood measures have been actively implemented in the Baikonur district.As part of anti-flood measures, employees of the district akimat and the Astana city Emergency Department continue to work in residential areas.This includes cleaning ditches and gutters, timely snow removal, and distributing messages to residents of the private sector.Over 60 special equipment and about 30 workers have been mobilized for flood prevention measures across the district.Since the beginning of the winter season, more than 7 thousand cubic meters of snow have been removed from the district's snow polynon.In order to prevent the risk of flooding, private sector residents are required to remove snow from their yards along the road (from the private sector to the city territory).Accumulated snow The rubble will be removed from the city using special equipment.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/925599