KAZAKHSTAN IS BECOMING A LEADER IN THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION WITH THE HELP OF COURSERAThe case of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan was presented in the Coursera report "Transformation of higher education through online learning with integration into the curriculum: successful stories of campuses from around the world". This collection of best practices includes examples of 12 leading universities from America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and North Africa that have integrated Coursera courses into their curricula with the possibility of transfer. The purpose of such initiatives is to better prepare students for the labor market, increase their chances of employment, strengthen the position of universities in the rankings and solve the problem of teacher shortage.The report highlights Kazakhstan's success in integrating online courses into university curricula. In the country, 53 Coursera courses have completely replaced 116 university disciplines, and 3.2 thousand courses have been partially included in 1.6 thousand disciplines. More than 80 thousand students have completed their studies, having received over 140 thousand certificates. The average course rating is 4.9 out of 5.In the Asia-Pacific region, Kazakhstan stands out for its high level of student engagement and satisfaction, actively developing skills in business, digital technologies and AI, which meets the requirements of the modern economy of the country. For comparison, in the Philippines, the average course rating is also 4.9, the basic skills cover business, engineering and healthcare, 37 thousand students are registered. Business and IT skills are in demand in Malaysia, the average course rating is 4.75 with 47 thousand registrations. In India, management and technology are key skills, with over 100,000 registrations and an average rating of 4.5.Kazakhstan is achieving high results in various fields, strengthening its leadership position in the region. This partnership with Coursera demonstrates the successful digital transformation of the higher education system and contributes to the realization of the country's strategic goal of becoming the leading educational center in the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/899535

A BRANCH OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LORRAINE HAS OPENED AT ABAI UNIVERSITYA branch of the University of Lorraine (France) has been officially opened at the Kazakh National Pedagogical University named after Abai. This significant event was part of the implementation of the tasks set by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to create branches of leading foreign universities in our country.The University of Lorraine is one of the most prestigious universities in France, uniting 49 academic buildings located in 13 cities. This is a state research university (Université de Lorraine), which has been cooperating with Abai University for a long time.The opening ceremony was attended by Chairman of the Committee of Higher and Postgraduate Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan Gulzat Kobenova, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Kazakhstan Sylvan Giogue. They unveiled a commemorative plaque. Then the guests witnessed the opening of the first library in Central Asia with a collection in French. The honored guests stressed that the opening of the branch of the University of Lorraine will be a new stage in the development of science and education in Kazakhstan.On this significant day, first-year students were awarded educational grants by the rector, and graduates of the two-degree program "International Law" were solemnly awarded diplomas from the University of Lorraine.At the end of the official part of the Abai KazNPU, he signed several cooperation agreements with the Human Rights Commission under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Institute of Law, Economics and Management of the University of Lorraine, as well as the Kazakh-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Within the framework of the memorandum, the parties agreed to actively develop cooperation in the field of education, science and human rights, implement the French-Kazakh double-degree program in the field of law, as well as work together in the areas of vocational training, employment and popularization of the French language.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/900277

As part of the Comprehensive Plan for the development of agricultural processing in Kostanay region, specific measures are being taken.So, in 2023, a project for the production of cereals from legumes with a capacity of 170 thousand tons per year was implemented in the processing sector in the region. KAIZEN LLP has invested 9 billion tenge in the project. S-Agro-Borovskoe has established the production of 40 tons of dry mare's milk.This year, a new mill complex of Aruana-2010 LLP with a capacity of 90 thousand tons of flour per year was introduced. By the end of the year, a cheese production plant with a capacity of 10 thousand tons of products per year will be put into operation. The project worth 7.2 billion tenge was implemented by MILH LLP.They intend to strengthen work in this direction in the region: in 2026 they plan to introduce a plant for processing legumes of AC Agro LLP with a capacity of 100 thousand tons per year. The cost of the project is 24 billion tenge.There are also plans to build the Confectionery Capital production complex of Bayan Sulu JSC. The capacity of the enterprise will exceed 13 thousand tons of products per year.By 2027, Qostanai Grain Industry LLP is implementing a project for deep grain processing. Processing 415 thousand tons of grain per year will allow the production of gluten, starch, amino acids, bioethanol, etc. The cost of the project is 70 billion tenge of investments,In general, 96 investment projects are planned to be implemented in all areas of the agricultural sector of the region by 2027 in Kostanay region, including 32 in animal husbandry, 47 in crop production, 17 in agricultural processing. The amount of investments will amount to 232 billion tenge. More than 2 thousand new jobs will be created. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/899651

JSC NC Food Corporation received 287 applications from agricultural producers for the supply of grain under the direct purchase program. The total volume of applications amounted to 57.3 thousand tons in the amount of 3.8 billion tenge.The greatest activity is noted among farmers of grain-growing regions:North Kazakhstan region – 121 applications;Kostanay region – 99 applications;Akmola region – 60 applications;Pavlodar region – 7 applications.A total of 226 agricultural enterprises have already submitted applications for the sale of grain. Basically, farmers are ready to supply wheat of the 3rd class to the grain operator. Significantly smaller volumes are accounted for by wheat of the 4th, 5th class and barley.Recall that on November 18, 2024, the Food Corporation announced the launch of a program for the direct purchase of grain from small agricultural enterprises. Priority support measures are intended for small and medium-sized farmers in order to ensure their guaranteed sales of products.Within the framework of the Food Corporation program, the purchase price of wheat of the 3rd class, depending on the gluten content, ranges from 75 thousand to 90 thousand tenge. The grain operator purchases wheat of the 4th class from farmers at a price in the range from 55 to 65 thousand tenge, barley - at 50 thousand tenge per ton.Direct purchase is carried out in stages. At the first stage, applications are accepted from farms whose sown area of wheat and barley does not exceed 500 hectares. At the second stage, they are joined by agricultural enterprises whose sown area of wheat and barley is 1,000 hectares or more. At the same time, the total volume of grain purchased from one agricultural enterprise ranges from 300 to 700 tons. Such a restriction is introduced in order to meet the needs for state support for as many farms as possible.It was initially planned to allocate 10 billion tenge for the direct purchase of grain. The food corporation increased the financing of the program by 3 billion tenge from its own reserve. As a result, the total budget of the program will amount to 13 billion tenge, which will allow to purchase more than 200 thousand tons of grain from agricultural producers.Contact information for inquiries:Astana, Moskovskaya str., 29/3, tel. (8-717-2) 59-12-32 (ext. 2484; 2025;), 59-12-39 (ext. 2375), 59-12-61 (ext. 2261), 55-11-60 (ext. 2476);Akmola region: Kokshetau, Nursultan Nazarbayev Ave., 19, tel. (8-716-2) 55-11-51, 55-11-54, 42-25-22;East Kazakhstan region: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Beibitshilik str., 30, office 206, tel. (8-723-2) 25-95-67, 56-06-57;Kostanay region: Kostanay, Tauelsizdik str., 147, tel. (8-714-2) 53-11-44, 53-12-44, 54-28-20;North Kazakhstan region: Petropavlovsk, Partizanskaya str., 160, tel. (8-715-2) 55-11-60, 42-22-66.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/899678

These recommendations were developed by the scientific research bureau "Cereals and oilseeds. Kazakhstan".CerealsIn early December, the cost of a "troika" with gluten 25 by 5 tenge/kg, with gluten 28 by 1 tenge/kg sank.According to traders, farmers continue to hold high-pro wheat in anticipation of an increase in the price tag.According to the ZM respondents, the cost of grain will change depending on the state of winter crops in Russia by spring. If their condition is unsatisfactory, therefore, forecasts for the harvest in 2025 will decrease, which will entail an upward price adjustment in both the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan.Traders are confused – "because of misunderstandings in the domestic market, you don't know how much to buy, how much to sell."tg/kg, including VAT, from the elevatorCurrentaverage price (elevator)ChangesRecommendationPossiblemaxPossible minwheat meag 3 kl, 28 kl +105-1sale14590wheat of 3 kl, up to 25 kl66-5sale9570wheat of 3 kl, up to 23 kl63-sale8560wheat of 4 kl, up to 20 kl57-AS NEEDED8050wheat of 5 kl, up to 17 kl48-sale6535barley 2 kl50-sale6035Durum (prot 14+)85-AS NEEDED12070Durum (prot 15+)102-AS NEEDED15090in red - a decrease in a week, in green – an increase, all prices – for a new harvestOilseeds/LegumesFlax and safflower rose in price by 4 tenge in the oilseed group, sunflower increased by 9 tenge/kg.According to one of the traders, oilseeds are going to China. The price of Alashankou:safflower - $ 345/ton;sunflower - 500 USD/ton;flax - 500-505 USD/ton.Some traders report that the oil is not being shipped yet, contracts are being prepared.tg/kg, including VAT, from the elevatorCurrent priceChangesRecommendationPossiblemaxPossible minFlax202+4sale200170Rapeseed209-sale250180Sunflower174+9AS NEEDED190160Safflower94+4AS NEEDED11085Soy193-sale285200Mustard is black/white215-AS NEEDED300200Peas (yellow)*92-AS NEEDED17080Red lentils**182-sale220180Zel lentils (large containers) **400-sale450350Meanwhile, in the European part of Russia, sunflower, after a prolonged rise in price, interrupted price growth. According to experts, the cost of oilseeds sank against the background of lower export prices for sunflower oil and lower demand from processors.*-northern regions with premium quality, **-excluding VAT, the new crop is highlighted in italics Explanation:The current price is the weighted average prices with VAT within Kazakhstan on the elevator or on the wagon, for which contracts are concluded. Prices may vary depending on the region, quality indicators, and delivery conditions.Recommendations: stop – it is recommended to suspend trading to more favorable prices; as needed – sale as necessary (technical, financial); sale – it is recommended to sell the product, since favorable prospects are not expected in the near future.The possible maximum is the upper price limit, which, as it seems to the authors of this brochure, prices can reach in the current trading season. This opinion is not final, and may change depending on the situation.The possible min is the lower price limit that the culture is able to achieve in the current season.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/900032

Today, within the framework of the interdepartmental Anti – Corruption Commission under the akimat, an event dedicated to "December 9-International Day Against Corruption" was held. Today, the commission is constantly working on the fight against corruption, giving priority to preventive work. The meeting outlined the results of the work done in this direction. Also, in honor of the Anti-Corruption Day, public activists were awarded with letters of thanks from the mayor of the city, badges and the anniversary of the 30th anniversary of the maslikhat, as well as a special letter of thanks from the head of the Department. Press service of the mayor of ShymkentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/899564

Since January 1, 2025, Kazakhstan has introduced licensing of special social services (hereinafter – SSS) in the field of social protection of the population. This will create conditions for improving the quality of their provision and reducing the number of violations in this area. According to the results of a pre–licensing analysis conducted by the Committee for Regulation and Control in the Field of Social Protection (hereinafter referred to as the Committee), it was found that 72.3% of 1007 organizations providing SSU meet the requirements.The introduction of licensing is one of the stages of modernization of the system of providing special social services and is aimed at: improving the quality of services provided; guaranteeing the safety and protection of the rights of service recipients; establishing uniform standards for organizations providing SSAS."It has long been necessary to ensure the proper quality of the SSU, regardless of the form of ownership of the organizations providing these services. It is enough to recall the tragic case that occurred last year in one of the centers for the provision of special social services, where children with disabilities were poisoned, even with a fatal outcome. According to the results of the comprehensive audit, it was found that the rights of children with disabilities were grossly violated in the organization: household services were not provided in full; minimum standards for the issuance of bed linen, clothing and shoes were not observed; screening examinations were not carried out; nutrition standards were violated.For 11 months of this year, as a result of 167 inspections, 148 subjects were issued orders to eliminate the identified violations, 15 fines totaling 1.75 million tenge were imposed," Chairman of the Committee Tolegen Ospankulov said.He stressed that the quality of the SSU directly depends on two main factors: the level of professional qualifications of employees and the compliance of organizations providing services with established requirements."Today there are 12.7 thousand social workers in the republic in the field of social protection of the population. Of these, only 12% have specialized education and 88% have medical, pedagogical, economic, etc.To improve the quality of personnel, a professional standard has been developed this year, which sets requirements for social workers. More than 8.3 thousand social workers have already completed specialized training and received certificates this year. Since 2025, a Register of social workers is being introduced, which will reflect all data related to their professional competence. Also, starting next year, social workers will be able to undergo retraining and advanced training on the basis of 14 universities of the republic with specialized departments, with which the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection signed memoranda.And in order to solve the issues of creating appropriate conditions in organizations providing SSU, licensing will be introduced from 2025," the chairman of the Committee stressed.One of the main conditions for obtaining a license are defined: the presence of a building suitable for the provision of SSU and corresponding to Sanitary rules, Fire safety Rules; the availability of the necessary material and technical base ensuring the proper quality of services provided; the availability of staff; ensuring the accessibility of buildings for low-mobility groups of the population, etc.Since October of this year, the territorial departments of the Committee have been conducting a pre-licensing analysis, during which it was found that 72.3% of the 1007 organizations providing SSU fully comply with the licensing conditions.Local executive bodies are working to bring the state centers for the provision of special social services in line with the established requirements.At the same time, out of the non–governmental sector organizations providing SSS, 86 facilities were identified that do not have fire safety certificates, 70 do not have SES conclusions, 87 buildings of organizations are not provided with access for persons with disabilities. "We continue to work out issues of preparation for licensing with akimats and NGOs, provide the necessary consultations and support in terms of passing pre-licensing control. Licensing of organizations will, first of all, ensure the quality of the services provided, and secondly, ensure the effectiveness of social rehabilitation of persons with disabilities and other categories of service recipients with their further integration into society," Ospankulov stressed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/899389

The mountainous territories of Almaty, Almaty and East Kazakhstan regions are most prone to avalanches. Avalanches can pose a great danger, causing human casualties (in particular, among climbers, downhill skiers and snowboarders, freeriders) and causing significant damage to economic facilities. "Currently, the snow height in the mountainous regions of the Republic is within the norm or exceeds it. According to weather forecasts of RSE Kazhydromet, precipitation in mountainous areas is expected to be higher than normal in December. In order not to be under an avalanche, every person going to the mountains is obliged to learn the basic rules of behavior in the mountains and during avalanches," said Yerbolat Sadyrbayev, head of the State Institution Kazselezashchita of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. To prevent accidents during an avalanche-prone period, the following avalanche safety measures should be observed:when going to the mountains, take into account the weather forecast and make route maps;to ride in a group and not go out into dangerous areas without knowing the basics of avalanche safety;it is advisable to bring an avalanche transceiver (beepers) with you, which will make it possible to find a person trapped in an avalanche;when driving along an avalanche-prone slope as part of a tourist group, each participant should tie an avalanche ribbon around his waist. If an avalanche has fallen high and there is time to do something, it is very important to remember one of the basic rules of behavior when an avalanche is rushing at you: to get out of the way of a rushing stream to a safe place, you need to move horizontally, not downwards. You can also hide behind a ledge, preferably in a cave, climb an elevation, a stable stone or a strong tree. If it so happened that it did not work out to get away from the avalanche, one of the rules of conduct says that you need to immediately get rid of all the things that will drag you into the rushing stream and restrict movement: from a backpack, skis, poles, an ice axe. It is necessary to immediately start making your way abruptly to the edge of the stream, doing everything possible (including swimming movements) to stay at the top, and if possible, catch on a tree, stone, bush. The Ministry of Emergency Situations recommends, due to the unstable state of snow on the mountain slopes, not to go out on snow-covered mountain slopes, so as not to provoke avalanches, and refrain from hiking in the mountains.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/899725

Under the leadership of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, work is actively underway to update car fleets and equip the regions with the necessary equipment and equipment, which allows for efficiency and safety at all levels. As a result, the technical base of the emergency situations department of the city of Shymkent and the Kyzylorda region was replenished with new equipment and equipment with the support of the Ministry of Emergency Situations at the expense of the republican budget. The vehicle fleet of the emergency department of the cityShymkent has been replenished with 3 units of fire equipment. Among them are two AC-5-40 tankers based on KAMAZ, designed to extinguish fires, as well as deliver combat crews, fire-fighting equipment and fire extinguishing equipment to the scene, and one AL-32 truck ladder based on KAMAZ, which allows for rescue operations, evacuation of people from heights up to 30 meters and other types of work. One unit of equipment for the dog service was also purchased. In addition, video recorders, unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), communications equipment, lighting equipment and research tools were purchased. The vehicle fleet of the emergency department of the Kyzylorda region was replenished with 4 units of fire equipment, these are four units of the AC-5-40 tanker truck based on KAMAZ. This fire fighting equipment will undoubtedly enhance the fire safety of the country and will contribute to the timely elimination of the emergency situation and fires that have occurred. Updating the fleet and equipping it with modern equipment will improve the work of rescue services, ensuring a more rapid response to natural disasters, man-made accidents and other emergencies. These measures are aimed at improving the safety of citizens, as well as improving the working conditions of emergency personnel. This is an important step towards improving preparedness for various emergencies and a new opportunity for effective response. In general, the Ministry of Emergency Situations purchased 62 units of new fire equipment, which is distributed across the regions of the country. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/899962

The staff of the Ministry of Emergency Situations is working with the younger generation to teach emergency safety measures, this is one of the priorities of the emergency department. As part of this activity, various events are held for children, the format of which depends on the age of the audience. These are thematic lessons, conversations, interactive classes, competitions, etc. It is important that even if children stay at home temporarily unattended, they know how to behave so that trouble does not occur. Thus, the staff of the Emergency department of the Mangystau region conducts open lessons for primary school students of educational institutions in the region. At the open lesson, children were presented with coloring books on the theme "Profession-lifeguard", specially developed by the department. This brochure contributes to the formation of a safety culture in the minds of kids through acquaintance with the profession of a lifeguard, the search for solutions to various logic games and special puzzles. Currently, 5 thousand copies of this book have been released and distributed in the educational organization. Rescuers of the Emergency Situations Department of Astana held classes with children of correctional classes. Safety instructions in Braille have been developed for students. The rescuers conducted these classes according to the methodological recommendations developed by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Employees of the Emergency Department of the Kyzylorda region conducted an interactive online lesson with educational institutions on the topics: "Safety on reservoirs (ice) in winter", "First aid to victims in reservoirs". In total, the event covered 205 schools, 953 teachers and 10147 students of the region. Activities in this area are ongoing and are carried out on an ongoing basis. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/900146

Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Nysanbayev held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Great Britain to Kazakhstan Katie Leach. During the meeting, the parties discussed key areas of cooperation in the field of ecology, sustainable development and combating climate change.The Minister stressed the importance of Kazakhstan's work to fulfill international climate commitments, and also spoke about the results of the 29th Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku.E. Nysanbayev noted the importance of implementing the Strategy to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2060, as well as the development of a new, more ambitious Updated Nationally Determined Contribution (ONUV) 3.0 by 2035.The parties discussed the holding of a Regional Climate Summit in 2026, which will be aimed at coordinating the climate actions of the Central Asian countries and expressed their readiness to work together on this issue.The Minister also noted joint projects within the framework of the Partnership for the Introduction of Markets (PMI) program and the development of integration of the national emissions trading System with European standards.In addition, new opportunities for cooperation in the field of regenerative agriculture, as well as plans for the conservation of biodiversity in Kazakhstan, were discussed. Special attention was paid to the Altyn Dala initiative, which in 2024 received the prestigious Earthshot Prize for the restoration of the saiga population.Concluding the meeting, Ye. Nysanbayev expressed gratitude to the British side for its support and willingness to continue fruitful cooperation in the environmental field.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/899931

Today, during a briefing in the Central Communications Service, Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan N. Kurmalaev spoke about the use of digital technologies in the field of ecology.He noted that the Ministry is actively implementing digital transformation projects in accordance with the instructions of the Head of State.Thus, the approved Digital Transformation Map is aimed at introducing modern technologies over the next five years. Among them are artificial intelligence, satellite technologies, computer vision, analytics of large amounts of information and the ecosystem of the Internet of Things.These technologies are already being used in areas such as monitoring of pollutant emissions, early detection of forest fires and space monitoring of ecosystems. The use of digital solutions helps to increase the effectiveness of control, improve interaction between public and private structures and make prompt and informed decisions.The Ministry is actively automating public services. As a result, 29 out of 30 public services are provided electronically. In 2024, the automation of the "Logging ticket issuance" service was completed, which made it possible to transfer the process to an electronic format.The key project is the National Database on the State of the Environment and Natural Resources. The platform provides access to the entire infrastructure of the environmental fund and facilitates interaction between the state, nature users and the public. Within the framework of this project, emission monitoring systems, waste and carbon accounting, as well as automation of environmental reporting have been introduced.An interactive map of natural resources is also being implemented "Tabigat.gov.kz ", which provides information about the state of the ecosystem and natural resources of the country. Satellite monitoring helps to identify unauthorized landfills, illegal deforestation and monitor forest fires.An early detection system for forest fires is being implemented, which makes it possible to reduce the response time by 3 times, the area of fires by 20 times, and the cost of extinguishing by 15 times. The system works successfully in natural reserves and national parks.The Ministry will continue to implement and develop digital solutions for effective control and management of natural resources, which will help improve the environmental situation in the country and ensure sustainable development.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/899971

On the official Internet resource of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan http://ecogeo.gov.kz/ru and a single environmental Internet resource http://ecogosfond .kz The National Report on the state of the Environment and on the use of natural resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2023 has been published.The national report contains systematic analytical information, including in dynamics, on the environmental and radiation situation in the regions and the republic as a whole, the use of natural resources, the impact of economic activity on natural resources, as well as measures taken by state control and supervision bodies in the field of environmental protection. The Report also provides information on the state and trends of climate change in the republic, the international activities of the State in the field of environmental protection and the fulfillment of obligations under international treaties.Materials provided by central and local executive bodies, non-governmental and international organizations were used in the preparation of the Report.The national report is developed annually in accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 23 of the Environmental Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan to provide public authorities, public organizations and the public with objective information about the state of the environment, trends in its changes, the effectiveness of environmental protection measures and is aimed at improving the environmental culture of citizens.Information and Analytical Center for Environmental Protection of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/900217

In Astana, at the site of the III National Congress of Respiratory Medicine, which was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Health, leading industry experts discussed modern approaches to the treatment of lung diseases, asthma and COPD, issues of allergology in respiratory medicine, the problem of antibiotic resistance in pulmonology and many other relevant topics.Everyone who breathes is vulnerable to infectious and toxic substances in the air. Respiratory diseases are the 3rd cause of death in all regions of the globe, and in all social classes.The first symposium within the framework of the forum was devoted to organizational and strategic issues of the development of respiratory medicine. At this session, issues of shortage of specialized specialists in the regions, access to modern equipment and technologies were raised. There was also an initiative on the need to organize Competence Centers on the basis of.The participants of the Congress raised the topics of obstructive pulmonary diseases, respiratory support for respiratory failure, sleep-dependent respiratory disorders. Much attention is paid to the problems of respiratory infections, in particular, respiratory infections in children.It was emphasized here that the main tool for containing vaccine-controlled infections is vaccination and it is necessary to strengthen its control in order to prevent an increase in the mortality rate among children with respiratory infections.The symposium "Antibiotic resistance in pulmonology: risks, problems" discussed measures that can improve control over the spread of superbugs: the use of rational antibiotic therapy, regular monitoring of resistant strains and the introduction of educational programs for medical professionals.The Congress was attended by leading experts in the field of respiratory medicine, including representatives of the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the Russian Respiratory Society, Uzbekistan and Belarus.Ainabekova B.A., President of the Congress, MD, Professor, Head of the Department of Internal Medicine with courses in Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Pulmonology of the National Academy of Sciences "Astana Medical University" addressed the participants of the congress with a welcoming speech. She stressed the importance of integrating ideas and cooperation in the field of respiratory medicine to improve the quality of medical care to the population.An important event was the visit to the Congress of the President of the European Respiratory Society (ERS), a leading expert in the field of respiratory medicine, known for her achievements in scientific research and clinical practice, Joanna Chorostowska-Wynimko. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/899733

A delegation from Tajikistan consisting of obstetricians, gynecologists and chief doctors of maternity hospitals got acquainted with the best practices of Kazakhstani specialists in the field of medical care for pregnant women, maternity hospitals and newborns.During the trip to Almaty, Turkestan, Shymkent, foreign specialists studied the procedure for providing medical care at the outpatient and inpatient levels, assessed the level of qualification and technical equipment of maternity care organizations.The delegation was particularly interested in the principle of organizing medical care at the PHC level, the route of pregnant women, patronage monitoring at the sites, and maintaining a register in information systems.Following the results of the trip, representatives of Tajikistan offered cooperation in the field of maternity care, in terms of training their specialists - obstetricians, gynecologists, neonatologists and geneticists on the basis of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan in order to apply the implemented methods in the health care system of their country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/900010

On December 9, Akim of Mangystau region Nurdaulet Kilybai, after a meeting with the population of Zhanaozen, held a reception of citizens on red-handed issues. The majority of citizens raised issues of housing and employment, including employment in the oil and gas industry.One of the townspeople who came to the reception, a disabled person of the second group, said that he needed housing. Taking into account the situation of the resident, he was offered a place in the hostel. Other citizens who also came with a housing issue were explained how to get housing through participation in government programs, and given the necessary consultations.The appeals of citizens with disabilities who came to the reception were not ignored. One of them complained that the ramps in the city did not meet the requirements. In order to solve this problem, the governor of the region instructed the city administration to create favorable conditions in public places for people with disabilities before the Amal Meiram holiday.Another resident, wheelchair-bound, asked for financial help to expand his pet food business. Nurdaulet Kilybai advised the citizen to prepare a business plan and receive financial support under government programs. And he obliged responsible enterprises to provide comprehensive assistance to the citizen.In addition, a group of citizens came who asked to recognize their housing as emergency. The governor of the region instructed the heads of responsible departments to urgently study the condition of housing and take measures to recognize it as an emergency or determine the need for repair.It should be noted that about 200 residents came to the personal reception of the akim of the region, held in Zhanaozen, for personal issues.Residents raised various topics such as labor disputes, entrepreneurship, agriculture, healthcare, education development, gas and land issues. Within the framework of the law, appropriate decisions were made on each issue and specific tasks were set.The press service of the akim of the Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/900098

The consumer price index for the region, which characterizes the level of inflation, for November 2024 compared to the previous month amounted to 101,1%. Consumer price index for the region for November 2024 as a percentage November 2024 toJanuary- November 2024,to January- November 2023October 2024December 2023All products and services101,1108108,7Food products100,7105,3106,3Non-food products100,8107,8106,8Paid services101,8112114,7 Among food products, in November 2024, compared with October 2024, an increased in prices for fructs and vegetables by 4,7% (onions–by 6,9%, white cabbage–by 6,4%, potatoes–by 1,2%, pears–by 0,9%, beets, apple–by 0,1%), eggs of the 1st category–by 4%, oils and fats–by 1,3% (sunflower oil–by 2,1%, butter unsalted–by 1,3%), tea–by 1,2%, cottage cheese 5-9%–by 0,7%, alcoholic beverages–by 0,4%, premium wheat flour, beef meat, lamb meat, semolina, fish and seafood–by 0,1%.Carrot became cheaper–by 4,3%, sugar granulated–by 1,9%, pasta products–by 0,7%, oatmeal–by 0,5%, rice–by 0,3%.Of non-food products increased the price of diesel fuel by 10,6%, liquefied gas (in cylinders)–by 2,4%, solid fuel–by 1,2%, clothing and footwear–by 0,9%, detergents and cleaning products, materials for maintenance and repair of residential premises–by 0,4%, pharmaceutical products–by 0,3%, personal goods–by 0,2%, gasoline–by 0,1%.For paid services, increased tariffs for central heating–by 17,2%, housing rental–by 4,8%, hairdressing and personal care services–by 3,3%, catering service–by 1,7%, outpatient services–by 0,7%, passenger transport services–by 0,3%. Methodological explanationsThe consumer price index (CPI), which characterizes the level of inflation, shows the change in prices for goods and services purchased by the population for personal consumption. The set of goods and services includes 508 items. Prices are registered using a selective network of trade and service enterprises of various forms of ownership in the regional center and a certain circle of cities and district centers. The system of weights used for aggregation in terms of their expenses is calculated on the basis of household survey materials for the previous year. Since January 2022, when building the CPI, the share of food products is 40,7%, non–food products – 30,2%, paid services–29,1%. www.stat.gov.kz/region/abay/spreadsheets/price statistics/ Performer:Ernarova A.EТеl. +7 7222 362725Head of the price statistics Division:Shakshanova G.T.Теl. +7 (7222) 362725Address:180000, c.Semeyst. Mangilik el, 25 © Bureau of National statistics Agencies for Strategic planning and reforms of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/900194

In this issue, we talked with First Vice Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Bolat Bekniyaz about the One Water Summit in Riyadh. The summit was chaired by Kazakhstan and France with the support of the World Bank and Saudi Arabia.On the sidelines of the summit, Kazakhstan and France signed an agreement on joint work to preserve Lake Balkhash.Also, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation signed a memorandum with the World Bank on the implementation of the second stage of the project for the conservation of the Northern Aral Sea and the restoration of the ecosystem of the Southern Aral Sea. Bolat Bekniyaz talks about this in more detail.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/899988

The Government discussed the modernization of five major transport and logistics hubs At a Government meeting, Vice Minister of Transport Maksat Kaliakparov reported on measures to modernize transport infrastructure, develop international corridors and simplify customs procedures. He said that as part of the development of the Caspian hub, work is underway to modernize the seaports of Aktau and Kuryk. A project for the construction of a container hub has been launched in the port of Aktau. The completion of the work is scheduled for the end of next year. Its implementation will increase the port's capacity to 250 thousand. DFE per year. As for the Kuryk port, a new grain terminal with a capacity of 1 million tons per year has been launched this year. Work has begun on the implementation of the cargo and passenger airport project at the Khorgos hub by the Kazakh-German joint venture SKYHANSA LLP. It is planned to create an aviation cargo hub, including a cargo terminal with a storage facility, a fuel storage facility, an aviation technical center for aircraft maintenance and a cargo airline on the territory of the Khorgos FEZ. To increase the capacity, it is planned to modernize the Altynkol station. Similar work is also planned to be carried out in the Industrial Trade and Logistics Complex, which is located on the border with Kyrgyzstan. While the Eurasia Cross-Border Trade Center and the Central Asia International Center for Industrial Cooperation are expected to repair the Yuzhnoye- Fedorovka highways (144 km) and build the Darbaz- Maktaaral railway line (152 km), which will increase capacity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/899595

On December 10, 2024, an amazing event was held in Petropavlovsk, organized within the framework of the republican environmental program "Taza Kazakhstan" initiated by the Head of State. The city library named after G. Musrepov hosted a master class on creating New Year's crafts from environmental materials, where children and adults could learn how to create original decorations using natural resources.The event, called "Ecoboom: DIY Crafts for the New Year", has become a real celebration of creativity and environmental awareness. The participants of the master class learned how to create New Year's deer from cones and matches, as well as make paper snowmen and other decorations using environmentally friendly materials.The master classes not only helped children develop their creative abilities, but also became an important step in forming a careful attitude towards nature. Natural materials such as cones, twigs and paper became the basis for beautiful New Year's crafts, which not only pleased the eye, but also served as a reminder of the importance of environmental protection."It is important to transfer our experience and knowledge to young people, especially in the field of nature conservation. We, veterans, teach young people to appreciate what surrounds us, and we do this through such events. The exchange of experience between generations helps to preserve important traditions and forms a sense of responsibility for the future of our planet in children," Imangali Tatvaev, Deputy of the City Council of Veterans, shared.The event brought together children from the Sunny House Foundation, including children with disabilities, as well as members of the Veterans Council and volunteers of the Youth Resource Center. The meeting became important for strengthening the connection between generations: children learned from veterans how to appreciate and preserve nature, and the older generation passed on their knowledge and experience to the younger ones.The event also highlighted the importance of inclusion, as children with disabilities could create together with other participants, creating unusual and beautiful crafts. Professional mentors and specialists helped each participant to find their own approach to creating environmentally friendly Christmas decorations."For me, this is a unique opportunity to work with children who have special educational needs, but who are nevertheless full of enthusiasm and creativity. I see how they learn to interact with nature and with each other. This helps not only to develop their skills, but also to increase their self-confidence. The event teaches children important environmental principles that they can apply in their lives," said Tatiana Dell, founder of the Sunny House Public Foundation for Children and Adults with Down Syndrome.The master class became not only a platform for creativity, but also an important lesson in environmental awareness aimed at drawing attention to environmental problems and teaching children practical steps to preserve nature.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/900061