A working meeting on improving methods for recording tourists and digitizing the tourism industry was held at the Digital Government Support Center under the chairmanship of Yerzhan Yerkinbayev, Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The meeting was attended by deputies of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, representatives of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Migration Service Committee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the National Economic and Social Enterprise "Atameken" and the Kazakh Tourism NC JSC.During the meeting, representatives of state organizations presented the possibility of obtaining subscriber data from mobile operators. That is, based on this data, it will be possible to more accurately form the interaction of tourists when receiving certain services.The meeting also discussed the role of the National Bank and second-tier banks in providing data on payment cards, issues of migration control in relation to foreigners, and the capabilities of the eQonaq system for collecting and recording tourist flows.At the end of the meeting, proposals were considered to improve and optimize the system for collecting data on foreign guests, tools for analyzing tourist flows, as well as to create an interdepartmental working group to resolve problematic issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/924376

An important meeting was held at the Ministry of Digitalization. It was attended by the Minister of Digitalization Zhaslan Khasenuly Madiev, the Minister of Education Gani Bektauly Beisembayev, and the President of the Sports Programming Federation Bagdat Batyrbekuly Musin. Measures to develop education in the field of artificial intelligence were discussed at the meeting.The main event of the meeting was the signing of a memorandum of cooperation. This document laid the foundation for the beginning of a new stage in artificial intelligence education in the country. As an important result of this agreement, it was decided to hold the first republican AI Olymp Olympiad on artificial intelligence among schoolchildren.The Olympiad is aimed at identifying and supporting talented students interested in artificial intelligence and related areas (sports programming, mathematics, data analysis), as well as preparing students for the International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad.“We are organizing this event as part of the "Generative Nation" initiative, which expresses our desire to create a society of the future. As a state, we are happy to support our young talents and create conditions for the implementation of their ideas. Sports programming is not just an intellectual competition, it is a school of thinking and perseverance. Here, young specialists prepare for real-life challenges by overcoming complex tasks. The first republican AI Olymp Olympiad on artificial intelligence for schoolchildren is a great opportunity for talented students to show themselves in the fields of programming, mathematics and data analysis. This will be the first step towards the development of Kazakhstan's artificial intelligence ecosystem and opening the way to international achievements,” noted Zhaslan Madiev, Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan.“Today, Kazakhstan is boldly introducing advanced technologies into the educational process and keeping up with the times. Holding the AI ​​Olymp Olympiad is a strategic step towards unlocking the potential of our talented students and training a new generation of highly qualified specialists. It is important for our young people to feel supported,” noted Gani Beisembayev, Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The Olympiad will be held in two stages in the spring. Students from all over the country can participate in the online selection stage, where they will solve programming, mathematics and classical machine learning tasks. The best 30-40 participants will be invited to the final stage, where they will solve practical tasks related to machine learning algorithms, data analysis and artificial intelligence concepts.The participants who have shown the best results will have the opportunity to undergo special training to determine the composition of the Kazakhstan team at the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) to be held in Beijing, China, on August 2-9, 2025.“Participation in our country's sports programming team is not only prestige, but also a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth. Sports programming develops skills that are in demand in the modern IT market: quick and effective solution of complex problems, algorithmic thinking and the ability to work under pressure. In addition, it is an opportunity to become part of the IT ecosystem, shape the future of our country and open the doors to the best universities and companies in the world,” noted Bagdat Musin, President of the Sports Programming Federation. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/924436

Today, a press conference on the upcoming Digital Almaty 2025 was held at the Central Communications Service under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. As the Chairman of the Committee for the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Innovations Gizzat Baitursynov noted, there is only one week left until the start of the VII International Forum on Digital Almaty 2025, the largest digital event of the year.Digital Almaty 2025 is dedicated to the dynamic changes in industry and the impact of AI on the future of the global industry. AI technologies are becoming the main driver of the efficiency, safety and sustainability of production processes. More than 40 thousand people are expected to participate in the two-day digital event."The Digital Almaty 2025 Forum is an excellent platform for attracting BigTech companies to the international AI center. It is held annually, this is already the seventh Digital Almaty. It is important to note that Digital Almaty 2025 is being held at the expense of private investments," said Gizzat Baitursynov.For the first time, a unique virtual exhibition is offered to all those who could not attend Digital Almaty in person. The link to the exhibition will be posted on the official website of the forum almatydigital.kz.VII Digital Almaty offers a large-scale business program that will cover the topics of integrating AI into industrial ecosystems, economics and finance, ESG, medicine, education and cybersecurity. Daniya Akhmetova, Managing Director of the Autonomous Cluster Fund "Innovative Technologies", shared details of the forum program.A plenary meeting of the prime ministers of the EAEU countries will be held within the framework of the forum. This year, the forum will bring together the heads of governments of Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Iran, as well as the heads of the Eurasian Economic Commission. Later, the traditional Digital Awards 2025 will be presented."The forum will conclude the results of the Astana Hub - AI Movement initiative, as well as the republican stage of the first Tech Challenge, where the best 24 school teams will compete for the Digital Ministry Cup. One of the main events of the forum will be the Industry AI Battle - a battle of startups in the field of AI and digital transformation. Participants will compete for a prize fund of $60,000, along with grants from forum partners," said Daniya Akhmetova. The traditional Startup Alley will present 80 international innovative projects, which will allow thousands of guests, including investors, to learn about new ideas. In the "Industry X" zone, Kazakhstani technology companies will present successful projects implemented at large industrial enterprises. Domestic subsoil users and technology parks from the USA, Russia, Belarus, Tajikistan and Iran will tell how Artificial Intelligence is used in production processes during panel sessions.This year, the forum will be attended by Richard Stirling (CEO Oxford Insights), Andrew Yin (founder of DeepLearning.AI), Yann Lekun (Turing Award winner), Kaan Terzioglu (CEO of VEON Group), Toju Duke (founder and CEO of Bedrock AI and Diverse AI), Nick Davydov (venture investor, founder and partner of DVC Fund), Yoram Wijngaarde (founder and CEO of Dealroom), as well as representatives of other leading companies and organizations in the field of IT and technology.As a reminder, the organizers of Digital Almaty are 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 Almaty City Administration and the Independent Cluster Fund "Innovative Technologies Park".The forum will be held from January 31, 2025 It will be held until February 1 at the Atakent Exhibition Complex.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/924448

In Kazakhstan, a comprehensive modernization of generation facilities, heat and electricity supply networks is planned within the framework of the National Project "Modernization of the Energy and Utilities Sectors".Today, the total length of the country's power grids is about 470 thousand km, of which 27 thousand km are of national importance.Taking into account the high wear and tear (over 70%), 2.7 trillion tenge will be invested in the modernization of 77.5 thousand km of power grids, which will allow reducing the wear and tear rate to 45%.In addition, in order to increase the installed power capacity and ensure reliable power supply to the country's economy and population, additional generation sources of 7.3 GW (29 projects) will be introduced by 2029 for the amount of 6,208 billion tenge.The implementation of the above projects will allow reducing the average wear and tear of power plants from 57% to 40%.Therefore At the same time, investments totaling 1,257 billion tenge are being attracted to replace and reconstruct 1,622 km of worn-out networks in the heat supply sector, which will reduce average wear by 10% and improve the quality of life of more than 12 million citizens of the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/924095

On January 22, 2025, the III annual report-election congress of the “Kazakhstan Oil and Gas Industry Trade Union” was held in Astana, where the results of the work for 2020-2024 were summarized.The congress was attended by the Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan A.Zh. Zhamauov, Deputy Chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic of Kazakhstan N.S. Uteshev, Head of the Administrative Work Department of JSC “NC “KazMunayGas” B.K. Samatov, and the President of the International Confederation of Oil and Gas Construction Trade Unions.82 delegates from the member organizations of the “KazakhMunayGas” Trade Union from Atyrau, Aktobe, West Kazakhstan, Mangystau and Kyzylorda regions were elected to the III annual report-election congress.The work of the “Kazakhstan Oil and Gas Industry Trade Union” for the period 2020-2024 and the main activities for 2025-2030 The draft directions were presented by the head of the RK E.E. Mustafina.In his speech, the Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan A.Zh. Zhamauov noted the importance of cooperation between state bodies and trade unions, saying that "effective interaction is the key to ensuring stability and progress in the oil and gas industry. We must continue to work together to create conditions for the development and improvement of the well-being of workers and their families."The new chairman of the Public Union "Kazakhstan Oil and Gas Industry Trade Union" was A.Z. Bisenov, who previously served as the deputy chairman of the trade union. Members of the branch council and executive committee of the Public Union "Kazakhstan Oil and Gas Industry Trade Union" were also elected.The delegates of the III Congress adopted an appeal to the Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The work of the Congress ended with the awarding of social partners, heads of member organizations and trade union activists with the Badge of Honor of the Public Union "Kazakhstan Oil and Gas Industry Trade Union".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/924260

On January 24, 2025, the Vice Ministers of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan S.K. Yesimkhanov and E.K. Akkenzhenov met with the Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation R.A. He met with Marshavin. During the meeting, the participants discussed issues of bilateral cooperation in the fuel and energy sector, including the possibilities of expanding the participation of the Russian side in the development of oil and gas fields and power projects. Special attention was paid to issues of cooperation in the supply of oil, oil and petrochemical products,    as well as in the transportation of these energy resources. The participants of the meeting expressed their intention to further develop these areas and strengthen energy cooperation between the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/924534

In 2025, Kazakhstan will continue a large-scale project to restore the ecosystem in the dried-up land of the Aral Sea. These works are being carried out within the framework of the “Clean Kazakhstan” environmental campaign, the purpose of which is to improve the environmental situation and ensure sustainable development of the regions.KATCO, a joint venture of the French state company “Orano Mining SA” and JSC “NAC Kazatomprom”, and other national and private companies are actively participating in the project in organizing forest planting. The main goal of the project is to prevent further land degradation and improve the environmental situation.Results to date:522 tons of seeds have been collected.From December 16 to 30, 2024, 12,000 hectares were sown.In January and February 2025, 108,000 hectares are planned to be sown.In March 2025, 16,492 hectares of saxaul trees are planned to be planted.This project is part of the state strategy to combat the consequences of the Aral Sea ecological disaster. Kazakhstan is actively working domestically and internationally to improve the environmental situation.The organizers of the campaign call on citizens to support this initiative and contribute to the restoration of the Aral Sea region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/920990

Today, the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, E. Nysanbayev, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tajikistan to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Khairullo Ibodzoda.During the meeting, topical issues of bilateral cooperation in the field of ecology, environmental protection, biodiversity and climate change were discussed.The Minister noted the existing fruitful cooperation between Kazakhstan and Tajikistan in the field of ecology and hydrometeorology, including within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Environmental Protection Committee under the Government of Tajikistan, signed in May 2023.The Minister also noted the importance of the climate agenda, especially in connection with the declaration of 2025 as the International Year of Glacier Conservation.The Kazakh side expressed its readiness to continue interaction on the exchange of experience in the field of ecology, biodiversity protection, and climate change. In addition, an agreement was reached on active cooperation in the preparation for the holding of the regional Climate Summit in Kazakhstan in 2026. At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed hope for the further fruitful development of cooperation between the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/922012

The re-bidding for the sale of hazardous waste (chemical waste, materials, reagents, raw materials) located on the territory of the former Aktau Plastics Plant in Aktau, Mangistau Region, transferred to republican ownership, was declared not held.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/924000

1. Name of the competition organizer and address of the place of receipt of applications for participation in the competition:In accordance with paragraphs 9, 11, 12, 14-16, 42 of the Rules for the Management of Unclaimed Waste (hereinafter referred to as the Rules), approved by the Order of the Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated September 14, 2021 No. 373, a competition (hereinafter referred to as the competition) is announced for the sale of hazardous waste (chemical waste, materials, reagents, raw materials) transferred to republican ownership located on the territory of the former Aktau Plastics Plant in the city of Aktau, Mangistau region at the prices declared by the participants.Applications for participation in the competition are accepted at the address of "Zhasyl Damu" JSC, Astana city, Yesil district, Kabanbai Batyr Avenue, Building 11/5, Office 407.2. Time and place of the competition:Astana city, Yesil district, Kabanbai Batyr avenue, building 11/5, room 612 (conference hall), will be held on February 11, 2025 at 15:00.3. Start and end of acceptance of applications for participation in the competition:Start of acceptance of applications for participation in the competition: from the date of publication of the announcement. End of acceptance of applications for participation in the competition: February 10, 2025 at 15:00.4. Main conditions of the competition:The conditions and procedure for holding the competition are determined by the rules.5. Location and brief description of the waste facility to be put up for competition:Lot 1 – “Dimer-a-methylstyrene”. Location: Mangystau region, Aktau city, territory of the former Aktau plastic mass plant, Industrial zone No. 5, on the territory of "Mangystau Industrial Park" LLP, building 1009, section 38. Quantity: 7.7 tons.Lot 2 – "Pyrocatechin purple". Location: Mangystau region, Aktau city, territory of the former Aktau plastic mass plant, Industrial zone No. 5, on the territory of "Mangystau Industrial Park" LLP, building 1009, section 1. Quantity: 0.000187 tons.Lot 3 – "Terphenyls". Location: Mangystau region, Aktau city, territory of the former Aktau plastic mass plant, Industrial zone No. 5, on the territory of "Mangystau Industrial Park" LLP, building 1009, section 38. Quantity: 2.113 tons.Lot 4 – “Polypropylene”. Location: Mangystau region, Aktau city, territory of the former Aktau plastic mass plant, Industrial zone No. 5, on the territory of “Mangista industrial park” LLP, building 1009, section 24. Quantity: 0.9 tons.Lot 5 – “Technical silica gel”. Location: Mangystau region, Aktau city, territory of the former Aktau plastic mass plant, Industrial zone No. 5, on the territory of “Mangista industrial park” LLP, building 1009, section 1. Quantity: 0.016 tons.Lot 6 – “F-Potassium chloride”. Location: Mangystau region, Aktau city, territory of the former Aktau plastic mass plant, Industrial zone No. 5, on the territory of "Mangystau Industrial Park" LLP, building 1009, section 1. Quantity: 0.002 tons.Lot 7 – "Chromium oxide". Location: Mangystau region, Aktau city, territory of the former Aktau plastic mass plant, Industrial zone No. 5, on the territory of "Mangystau Industrial Park" LLP, building 1009, section 1. Quantity: 0.000677 tons.Lot 8 – "Pyridinium sulfate". Location: Mangystau region, Aktau city, territory of the former Aktau plastic mass plant, Industrial zone No. 5, on the territory of "Mangystau industrial park" LLP, building 1009, section 1. Quantity: 0.09 tons.Lot 9 – "Specialized industrial solution containing fluorine (fluorine silicic acid solution)". Location: Mangystau region, Aktau city, territory of the former Aktau plastic mass plant, Industrial zone No. 5, on the territory of "Mangystau industrial park" LLP, building 1009, section 3. Quantity: 0.016 tons.Lot 10 – "Etazole (2-para-aminobenzenesulfonamide) 5-ethyl 1,2,3,thiadazole". Location: Mangystau region, Aktau city, territory of the former Aktau plastic mass plant, Industrial zone No. 5, on the territory of "Mangystau Industrial Park" LLP, building 1009, section 1. Quantity: 0.014 tons.Lot 11 – "Hydrochloric acid". Location: Mangystau region, Aktau city, territory of the former Aktau plastic mass plant, Industrial zone No. 5, on the territory of "Mangystau Industrial Park" LLP, building 1009, section 1. Quantity: 30 l / 0.026 tons.Lot 12 – "N,N DIPHENYLGUANIDINE (sym-diphenylguanidine)". Location: Mangystau region, Aktau city, territory of the former Aktau plastic mass plant, Industrial zone No. 5, on the territory of "Mangystau Industrial Park" LLP, building 1009, section 1. Quantity: 0.004 tons.Lot 13 – "3-picoline (beta-picoline, pure 3-methylpyridine)". Location: Mangystau region, Aktau city, territory of the former Aktau plastic mass plant, Industrial zone No. 5, on the territory of "Mangystau Industrial Park" LLP, building 1009, section 3. Quantity: 9 l / 0.008 tons.6. Ақы төлеу үшін деректемелерді көрсете отырып, қауіпті қалдықтар объектісінің бағалау құнының бір пайызын құрайтын конкурсқа қатысу құқығы үшін жарнаның мөлшері:Лот 1 – 791,71 теңге;Лот 2 – 0,02 теңге;Лот 3 – 822,76 теңге;Лот 4 – 0,5 теңге;Лот 5 – 0,01 теңге;Лот 6 – 0,01 теңге;Лот 7 – 0,01 теңге;Лот 8 – 0,13 теңге;Лот 9 – 0,06 теңге;Лот 10 – 14,62 теңге;Лот 11 – 0,01 теңге;Лот 12 – 0,03 теңге;Лот 13 – 0,43 теңге.Конкурсқа қатысу құқығы үшін жарнаны төлеуге арналған деректемелер:«Жасыл даму» акционерлік қоғамыБСН 040340008429БСК HSBKKZKXЖСК KZ046017111000000107 «Қазақстан Халық Банкі» АҚҚҚС бойынша куәлік: 18.04.2013 ж. 62001 сериясы, № 0028813, Кбе 167. Құжаттар топтамасын алу үшін электрондық сілтеме:https://cloud.mail.ru/public/wHWn/GCKVHLL8cБайланыс тұлғасы: Сарсенова Анар Ермековна, тел.: +7 707 520 90 78, Астана қаласы, Есіл ауданы, Қабанбай батыр даңғылы, 11/5 ғимарат, 407 кабинет.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/924009

Today, the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, E. Nysanbayev, met with the Ambassador of Finland, Janne Heiskanen.During the meeting, the parties discussed the work of the Intergovernmental Commission, which is the driving force of mutually beneficial trade and economic partnership.During the regular meeting of the commission, held in April 2024, a wide range of areas were discussed, including water resources management, renewable energy sources, sustainable forest use, etc.In addition, Minister E. Nysanbayev proposed holding an online meeting at the expert level to study Finland's experience in the field of wood certification and supervision.The meeting also focused on the implementation of commitments under the Paris Agreement and the implementation of the carbon neutrality strategy in Kazakhstan until 2060. Particular attention will be paid to adaptation to climate change, as our country faces challenges such as extreme weather events, floods, and ecosystem degradation.The Minister called on Finland to actively participate in the work of the Regional Climate Committee to be held under the auspices of the UN in 2026.At the end of the meeting, the parties noted their readiness to further deepen fruitful interaction and partnership in all these areas, and their confidence that combining the efforts of our countries will contribute to successful adaptation to climate change, reduce risks, and strengthen the stability of ecosystems. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/924285

Today, the Akbulak medical clinic was opened in the R. Sabdenov village of the T. Ryskulov district of the Zhambyl region and put into use by the villagers.This is the third medical facility built in the T. Ryskulov district of the Zhambyl region in recent years and put into use by the country.The facility, which provides medical services to villagers, provides the population with such types of assistance as doctor's appointments, medical procedures, midwife's appointments, massage, and various medical tests.The total number of residents registered here is 2,237 people. The medical facility, which employs 14 employees, is equipped with the necessary equipment for primary and outpatient treatment.In particular, there is a heart rate monitor, an electronic water distiller, a volumetric infusion pump, a surgical electric pump, a single-channel device for ultrasound therapy, a dual-channel magnetotherapy device with a touch screen, an inhaler, a multifunctional physiotherapy device, an optical colposcope, etc. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/920417

The Ministry of Health has issued recommendations to general practitioners, infectious diseases specialists, therapists, obstetricians and gynecologists on providing consultative and diagnostic assistance to pregnant women in cases of influenza, acute respiratory viral infections, acute respiratory viral infections, and pneumonia.Training seminars were organized for 300 medical workers from Zhambyl, Turkestan regions and the city of Shymkent with the participation of Professor of the Astana Medical University, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Chief Infectious Diseases Specialist of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan Bakhyt Kosherova and Chief Specialist of the National Center for Emergency Medicine (NCEM) Gumyrbek Agibayev, and more than 10 pregnant and postpartum women were consulted on the methods of monitoring and caring for them.According to experts, the increase in respiratory infections poses a threat not only with the development of seasonal diseases, but also with complications and unfavorable prognosis.In addition to respiratory infections, cases of pneumonia and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) are currently being registered among the population. The most vulnerable contingent in terms of severe and complicated course is pregnant women.It is very important for primary care physicians and hospital admission departments to know the main clinical signs, including signs of anxiety in pregnant women, which contributes to early diagnosis and timely therapy.Improving the material and technical base of medical organizations, equipping them with modern equipment allows for a wide range of diagnostic studies, the use of which allows for early diagnosis of influenza, ARVI, ARVI, pneumonia, sepsis in pregnant women, timely routing, explanation of laboratory research methods and individual therapy.Seminars were held for anesthesiologists-resuscitators on the treatment of bleeding in pregnant women, respiratory support.The training seminar contributed to increasing the clinical competence of doctors in the diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment of influenza, ARVI, pneumonia, bleeding and respiratory support in pregnant women.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/920959

As part of the national project "Modernization of Rural Healthcare", two new outpatient clinics were opened in the villages of Aksai and Altykarasu of the Aktobe region.In the new outpatient clinics, villagers can receive consultations from medical workers, undergo the necessary treatment and diagnostic procedures, and undergo medical tests.The medical service of the institution, staffed by qualified medical personnel, is equipped with modern equipment for outpatient medical care.In particular, there are heart rate monitors, inhalers, multifunctional physiotherapy devices and other necessary medical devices.Residents of the villages of Aksai and Altykarasu expressed their gratitude for the construction of modern medical facilities, where they can receive the necessary range of medical services without leaving the district.“Today is a joyful day for us. In the New Year, an outpatient clinic was opened in our village. All offices are equipped with modern equipment. I worked here for 35 years and retired. Now young specialists - nurses and doctors - come to us. "We are confident that the medical staff and the new outpatient clinic will serve the people for the benefit of the population," said Gulzhan Myrzagulova, a resident of the village of Altykarasu.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/920976

A patient was admitted to the Almaty Central City Clinical Hospital in critical condition.The ambulance team delivered the patient with signs of rupture of the abdominal aortic aneurysm and retroperitoneal hematoma.The patient's condition was very serious - the hemoglobin level and blood pressure dropped significantly, threatening his life.An urgent computed tomography scan was performed, which confirmed the presence of a ruptured aneurysm and retroperitoneal hematoma. After a consultation of doctors, a decision was made to perform a high-tech operation - stent-graft implantation.The operation was successful. It lasted 3 hours and was performed under local anesthesia, which is a less traumatic method compared to traditional open interventions performed under general anesthesia. Using a small access through the groin area is performed without a large incision, which significantly shortens the rehabilitation period and reduces the load on the patient's bodyThe operation was performed by vascular surgeons Sultan Iliev and Daulet Aldakeshev. Thanks to their professionalism and the use of advanced technology, the patient's condition has stabilized, he feels good and is preparing to go home.This type of surgery is a high-tech and expensive procedure. The cost is about 5 million tenge, but it was performed free of charge within the framework of the guaranteed volume of free medical care (GVMC), which once again confirms the availability of quality medicine for citizens.Previously, such a situation was treated only with the help of open surgery, characterized by a difficult postoperative period and a long recovery.Today, the use of modern methods allows you to save lives with minimal risk to the health of patients.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/921138

A new mechanism for regulating the prices of medicines in Kazakhstan will be implemented to ensure that patients receiving treatment under the Guaranteed Volume of Free Medical Care (GMFC) and the Compulsory Social Health Insurance (MSHI) and to reduce the marginal cost of medicines sold in the retail network of pharmacies, Vice Minister of Health Yerzhan Nurlybayev announced during a press briefing at the Central Communications Service. One of the means of reducing the marginal cost of medicines will be the exclusion of additional costs previously included in the cost of medicines: marketing (up to 30%), transportation (up to 15%) and quality assessment costs. As a result of the revision of the regressive scale of surcharges, the threshold for their application has been significantly reduced: within the framework of the Guaranteed Volume of Free Medical Care (GMFC) and Compulsory Social Health Insurance (MSHI), they are up to 20%, for wholesale - up to 25%, and for retail - up to 30% (compared to 55% previously).Regulation, limiting prices and surcharges The new edition of the rules for the formation of generics provides for a 30% reduction in the price of the original drug. If the original drug is not on the market, the marginal cost of the domestic analogue should not exceed the average price of imported drugs. Such a policy will stimulate competition and improve conditions for domestic manufacturers, ensuring a balance of interests for all parties. To increase the transparency of the system, integration with state information portals, in particular, with the State Revenue Committee, will be introduced. This measure will allow for effective control of drug prices by monitoring data from customs declarations and cash receipts of pharmacies. In addition, the list of reference countries has been revised: instead of 16, 10 economically comparable countries will be included, such as Turkey, Russia, Poland, Belarus, and others. This will allow for a more accurate and relevant analysis of prices, taking into account world experience.As Yerzhan Nurlybayev noted, the main task of legislative initiatives in the field of providing the population with medicines is to form effective pricing mechanisms that will allow curbing the unjustified increase in drug prices, ensuring market transparency and fair competition. The Vice Minister also recalled that in order to increase the availability of medicines in the pharmaceutical market, the Ministry of Health, together with the antimonopoly body, is taking measures to gradually regulate the prices of medicines for wholesale and retail sale within the framework of the Road Map. Thus, in 2023, 302 names of non-prescription medicines were released into the competitive environment, and in 2024 - 952 names of non-prescription medicines. Within the framework of the guaranteed volume of free medical care and in the system of compulsory social medical insurance No. RK DSM-247/2020 dated December 11, 2020, the relevant amendments to the Rules for regulating and forming maximum prices and mark-ups for medicines and medical devices (hereinafter referred to as the Rules) have already been approved by Order No. 110 of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 25.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/921706

Reengineering the drug registration process is a key step towards creating an efficient and transparent system. By simplifying and automating procedures, the time it takes for drugs to enter the market will be reduced from 5 to 2 years, while the quality of expert work will increase. Digitization of all processes will improve the conditions for the pharmaceutical business and will become the basis for the further development of healthcare. These changes demonstrate the state's priority - taking care of the health of citizens and providing access to modern and high-quality medicines. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/921771

The unified distributor has already purchased 1,581 medicines and medical devices, which is 91.5% of the annual plan.From January 5, 2025, shipments of medicines to medical organizations in the amount of 18.14 billion tenge began. As a result of the purchases, budget savings exceeded 56.6 billion tenge. These funds will be used to purchase medicines in priority areas. At the same time, the list of medicines and devices is being updated to provide citizens with certain diseases with free and discounted supplies. The changes were based on international experience and focused on a patient-centered approach that increases the accessibility and effectiveness of medical care. To accurately record needs, the Ministry has developed a new methodology for automated calculation of medicines.Local doctors fill in patient data in information systems, which ensures a personalized approach and timely replenishment.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/921776

2024 жылдың 1 шілдесінен бастап таңбалау кодтары дәрілік заттардың 163 миллион пакетіне қолданылды, оның 96,4 миллионы импорттық препараттар, 66,4 миллионы отандық өнім.Бүгінгі таңда таңбаланған 163 миллион дәрілік препараттың. пакеттер айналымға шығарылды, шамамен 67,5 млн. Бұл ақпарат Бірыңғай таңбалау операторының ақпараттық жүйесінде бақыланады. Денсаулық сақтау жүйесінің ерекшеліктерін ескере отырып, дәрілік заттардың таңбалануы және қадағалануы емделушіге бағытталған дәрілік қамтамасыз ету жүйесін құруға, үлесті азайтуға мүмкіндік береді. Көлеңкелі нарықты дамыту, дәрі-дәрмекпен қамтамасыз ету деңгейі мен ашықтығын жаңа деңгейге көтеру және бюджет қаражатын айтарлықтай үнемдеуге мүмкіндік береді.Дәрілік заттарды электронды түрде берудің «Әлеуметтік әмиян» қызметін енгізу аясында пациенттер дәрі-дәрмек алды. QR коды арқылы 1,7 миллион рецепт бойынша республика бойынша 700-ден астам медициналық ұйымды қамтыған «Әлеуметтік әмиянды» пайдалану амбулаториялық деңгейде азаматтарды тегін дәрі-дәрмекпен қамтамасыз ету саласында қолжетімділік пен толық ашықтық үшін жағдай жасайды. . Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/921781

A foreign patient underwent a complex operation in Shymkent, removing a 6 cm tumor from his brain. The 18-year-old patient, who came from Tajikistan for special treatment, had been suffering from headaches for a long time. In recent years, the disease has worsened and reached an unbearable state. Due to the large size of the tumor removed from the brain, the risk during the operation was also high. According to the doctors, such a disease is rare."Currently, the patient's condition is stable. He is conscious and speaks. Good changes are noticeable. Now, God willing, our goal is to send the patient to his homeland, Tajikistan, next Tuesday. Later, the patient will need further rehabilitation assistance in Tajikistan or in Shymkent, depending on their wishes," says Marat Kulmyrzayev, head of the neurosurgery department.Recently, the number of foreigners coming to our country for treatment has increased. Doctors say that neuro and cardiac surgery, perinatal medicine, neurology, orthopedics, and dentistry are in high demand among patients."Currently, we are actively developing medical tourism at Shymkent City Hospital No. 2. Neurosurgical operations and neurosurgical diagnostics are a close example of this. For example, last year, many patients from Moldova, Switzerland, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan came to our hospital to undergo diagnostics, and our doctors performed operations," says Bakytzhan Pozilov, chief physician of Shymkent City Hospital No. 2.It should be noted that the number of citizens who have come to our country, including in Shymkent, from abroad for treatment and recovered from their illnesses has increased. Doctors attribute this to the improvement in the quality of medicine and strong competition in the field of service provision.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/924320