On August 23, 2025, another city-wide clean-up was held in Shymkent as part of the "Clean Kazakhstan" environmental campaign. Organized by order of the city akim Gabit Syzdykbekov, this event was actively attended by employees of state institutions, students, volunteers, and representatives of various industries. In particular, veterinary specialists were especially active in the clean-up, thoroughly carrying out cleaning work in the territories assigned to them.

The main goal of the Sabbath is to ensure cleanliness in the city, improve sanitary conditions, and form an ecological culture among residents. On this day, large-scale work was carried out in each district of Shymkent, including garbage collection, roadside cleaning, irrigation systems repair, and maintenance of green areas.

"The cleanliness of our city is our shared responsibility. Every citizen must contribute to making their hometown clean and comfortable," the organizers noted.

Activity of veterinary staff

Specialists of the veterinary service, who went on a sabbatical, together with the initiative of vet_qyzmet_shymkent , carried out cleaning work on the city streets, parks, and near water channels. They were not limited to collecting garbage, but also tidied up some vacant places for animals and carried out sanitary cleaning in areas with a high concentration of stray animals.

This step will contribute to strengthening sanitary and epidemiological safety in the city. According to veterinary experts, garbage and dirty places can create favorable conditions for animals to carry diseases. Therefore, their participation in the Sabbath is not only an ecological, but also a measure aimed at protecting public health .

Saturday's results

According to information released by the city administration, during the Sabbath:

• hundreds of tons of garbage were removed;

• dozens of kilometers of irrigation systems were cleaned;

• Trees were trimmed, grass was mowed, and young seedlings were cared for in parks and flower beds;

• Cleaning of household waste was carried out on the city streets.

Thousands of Shymkent residents participated in these works, including government employees, educational institution staff, students, volunteers, and entrepreneurs.

This Sabbath was a legitimate continuation of similar events in previous years.

• On October 26, 2024, more than 4 thousand people participated in the city-wide Shymkent clean-up, and more than 8 thousand cubic meters of garbage were removed. In addition, about 1 thousand young saplings were planted. At that time, the main focus was on increasing the city's green space.

• The Saturday event, held on August 2, 2025, was attended by more than 11 thousand people and involved 215 special equipment. As a result, more than 160 tons of garbage were removed, 57 kilometers of roadsides and 38 kilometers of irrigation canals were cleaned. This campaign was notable for its scale and was a vivid example of encouraging city residents to adopt an ecological culture.

• During the Sabbath on August 23 , the main emphasis was placed on the participation of veterinary services and strengthening sanitary safety. This is a distinctive aspect of the Sabbath in terms of content.

Public impact

The cleanup weekend was not only about cleaning the city, but also about strengthening the unity and shared responsibility of residents. Each institution, in addition to cleaning its own territory, was active on the streets and in public places of the city. The participation of young people and volunteers in particular showed an increase in their civic activity.

The participation of the veterinary service also made residents think: the cleanliness of the city directly affects the health of not only people, but also animals. This was a new step in the widespread dissemination of ecological culture.

The city-wide sabbatical held on August 23, 2025 was not only an important event aimed at improving the environmental situation in Shymkent, but also an event that showed that residents can unite in common interests. The active participation of veterinary workers in particular made this sabbatical special.

Compared to previous years, the main feature of this year's campaign was the simultaneous protection of sanitation and public health . Work in this direction will continue in the future, which will undoubtedly increase the ecological culture and responsibility of residents of Shymkent.