On August 3, 2025, joint sanitary and anti-epidemic measures were carried out in Shymkent city, aimed at residents of Enbekshi and Turan districts. This work was carried out as a result of the joint efforts of the local akimat, police and municipal services. The main goal of the event was to raise awareness among residents about sanitary and anti-epidemic measures and systematically carry out disinfection work in barns and designated settlements.

Throughout the day, residents of both districts were briefed on specific guidelines to ensure cleanliness and safety in their homes. Further, utilities conducted sanitary disinfection work in public areas, playgrounds, yards, and garages using disinfectants. These activities are aimed at maintaining the cleanliness of the streets and protecting the health of residents.

The main feature of this campaign is that, along with disinfection work, public education was carried out. Usually, such sanitary raids are held only at the level of public utilities and residents are not informed. This time, citizens were explained the importance of disinfection, advised on contraindications, safety measures, and the specific features of the use of disinfectants. Residents understood that compliance with sanitary standards is an important factor affecting public safety and the health of life.

At the same time, during the event, residents showed interest in getting acquainted with the work of sanitary and disinfection teams - they saw instructions, methods of using brushes and solutions, asked questions, and received feedback. This approach increased the residents' desire to participate in creating a safe environment.

In recent years, sanitation campaigns have been organized in Shymkent several times. However, they were mainly carried out by the municipal department of the city administration only on a technical level. Residents were not informed about the events in advance and observed them from the sidelines. For example, during the 2024 Sabbath cleanings and sanitation raids, residents had little opportunity to participate themselves - they were mostly involved in limited tasks such as washing the streets and cleaning up garbage.

In addition, although disinfection activities were carried out in some infectious areas in 2023–2024 as part of the prevention of dangerous diseases, explanatory work was rarely carried out. Residents did not receive sufficient information about why disinfection was necessary and its medical significance.

This time, the action was a concrete example of strengthening the sanitary regime in both districts, as well as establishing an open dialogue with the population. The organizers of the action answered citizens' questions, determined monthly regimes for disinfection, and informed residents of the need for daily monitoring of compliance with sanitary standards.

According to public opinion, this initiative was positively assessed. Residents noted that the event was very open and informative. Many understood the importance of disinfection work and were proud of the increased cleanliness, which was combined with public services. Some residents expressed the opinion that similar campaigns should be held in the coming months.

The organizers envisioned the following: regular implementation of such measures — monthly strengthening of sanitary control, systematic public education. Such actions are especially important in densely populated areas, public places, private homes, and rural areas.

In conclusion, the “community awareness + disinfection” campaign in the Enbekshi and Turan districts of Shymkent, held on August 3, offered a new approach to maintaining public safety and raising the sanitary culture of the population. This campaign was a concrete step towards improving the level of cleanliness and safety in the public environment by combining information and practical experience, different from last year's raids.