On 2 April 2026, the latest “Avicenna: Healthcare” academic mobility programme was launched in Astana. Medical students from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have begun a three-week training course at Astana Medical University (AMU). The programme is implemented by KazAID, Astana Medical University (AMU) and the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA).

“Avicenna: Healthcare” has been running since 2024 and annually provides students from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan the opportunity to train under leading Kazakhstani specialists.

As part of the academic mobility programme, participants gain practical knowledge in the field of modern medicine, familiarise themselves with Kazakhstani healthcare standards and protocols, and build professional networks with colleagues from the region. The educational component is complemented by a cultural programme.

For KazAID, the programme forms part of a systematic effort to develop human capital in partner countries.

Background Information

The Kazakh Agency for International Development “KazAID” is an official development assistance (ODA) implementing agency established by the Government of Kazakhstan in 2020. The agency’s mission is to implement state policy in the field of ODA, promoting development and sustainable growth in partner countries, showcasing Kazakhstan’s achievements in various fields, and facilitating the exchange of experience and the establishment of contacts between specialists from different countries.

Astana Medical University (AMU) — Kazakhstan’s leading medical university, implementing academic mobility programmes for students from Central Asia. It actively develops international cooperation in the field of medical education.

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) is a Turkish government body providing technical assistance and implementing humanitarian projects in over 170 countries worldwide, including in Central Asia.

The “Avicenna: Healthcare” programme is an annual academic mobility project launched in 2024 for medical students from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.

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