Working visit of the Minister of Water Resources and Water Management Nurzhan Nurzhigitov to the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/930918

Today, February 4, the whole world celebrates World Cancer Day. This day reminds us of the importance of cancer prevention, early diagnosis and effective treatment.Every year, about 40 thousand new cases of cancer are registered in Kazakhstan, and more than 12 thousand people die from cancer every year.The most common types of cancer:• Breast cancer - 5,652 cases• Colorectal cancer - 4.30 cases of cancer - 2,907 cases• Cervical cancer - 1,921 casesAt the end of 2024, more than 230 thousand cancer patients were under dynamic control, which is 5.9% more than in 2023.The introduction of cancer screenings, modern diagnostic technologies and treatment methods, as well as the early detection of diseases and their qualification, contributed to the reduction of mortality.Thanks to the measures taken in 2024, the number of stage 0-I cancer patients allowed to diagnose 31.4% of new cases, as well as reduce deaths from cancer by 3.2%.Diagnosis and treatment of oncological diseases in Kazakhstan are carried out free of charge within the framework of the Guaranteed Volume of Free Medical Care (GMHC). Regardless of the patient's status in the compulsory health insurance system, the state bears all costs for diagnostics, provision of medicines and treatment of oncological diseases.The Ministry calls on citizens to regularly undergo free oncological screening in polyclinics and immediately contact medical institutions if they suspect oncological diseases.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/930604

The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan and IPrav LLP signed a memorandum of strategic partnership with developers of an AI-based mobile application for legal services. The main goal of the partnership is to develop technological solutions that will allow citizens to receive qualified legal assistance quickly, efficiently and safely. The partnership will include the development of AI technologies, educational initiatives, and research to identify urgent legal problems that the population needs."The head of state noted that each digital reform is a step towards more accessible justice, especially for people in remote regions where access to legal assistance is limited. Therefore, our joint efforts in this direction will become an important part of increasing the availability of legal services for the population, reducing barriers, and accelerating the process of applying the law," said Vice Minister of Justice Bekbolat Moldabekov. The cooperation is based on the integration of artificial intelligence solutions into the legal sphere. This opens up new opportunities for both users and professionals. According to the memorandum, the Ministry of Justice will provide developers with access to the legal data necessary for the correct functioning of the application, while complying with the legislation on personal data protection. This will provide the population with fast and high-quality access to the functionality of the IPrav mobile application. “For us, signing the memorandum is not only a new stage in the development of IPrav, but also a great opportunity. We see great potential in joining forces with the Ministry of Justice to create an accessible and modern legal system,” said Zhuldyz Yerzhanova, Director of IPrav LLP. The cooperation is aimed at providing convenient and prompt access to legal assistance to citizens of Kazakhstan, especially citizens in rural and remote regions. We set ourselves the task of turning technology into a bridge between the population and the legal system. Digitalization opens up new opportunities for increasing legal literacy and creating conditions where every resident of Kazakhstan, regardless of their place of residence, can receive assistance and protect their rights, said IPrav founder Kanysh Kenzhetayev. It is also planned to implement joint innovative projects and pilot programs, hold training sessions for civil servants and employees of the ministry, which will allow them to increase their competence in using digital tools. The IPrav mobile application is a new tool for searching for and receiving legal services online. The goal of the IT startup, developed by Kazakhstani specialists, is to provide access to qualified legal assistance to all citizens, regardless of their place of residence.The application's feature is the built-in AI assistant - the Aiteke chatbot, which works on the principles of machine learning. Currently, the virtual AI assistant is being trained to answer questions such as "How to protect yourself from fraudsters?", "What to do in case of a traffic accident?", "How to protect consumer rights?", "What happens if you don't pay a mortgage?", "What is the amount of the fine for various administrative offenses?", "How to register an inheritance?", "How to register a car?". IPrav offers a clear, simple and convenient interface for all age groups. It provides an SOS function that allows you to contact a nearby lawyer for urgent action. This is especially convenient for residents of remote areas. The rating system of specialists ensures transparency of choice and a high level of service quality. In the near future, it is planned to conduct open testing of the Aiteke bot through messengers to receive feedback from users and improve its functionality.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/930666

With the support of the Almaty City Youth Policy Department, the “Activity BOOM” project continues to operate, providing discounts for young people on food and recreation centers. A specially developed discount card provides discounts for the city's youth on public transport, restaurants, clothing stores, beauty salons, and a network of stores that rent high-quality mountain skiing equipment. To receive this card, it is enough to be a resident of community centers. You can easily use the discounts by registering the card on the Jas.Almaty platform and scanning the QR code. Students who received the card shared their impressions.“I received the “Activity BOOM” card from a community center in the Zhetysu district. We often go to the mountains with our friends. The fact that there is a store that rents the necessary equipment for mountain climbing was a great news for us. My friends would also like to get such a card!”, said Sultan Edigeev, one of the students of our city.Currently, “Activity BOOM” works with more than 30 partners. Among them are the "FOOTLAB" football center, "Tobe" ski equipment rental center, Almaty OWL COFFEE, "Maestro" clothing store, Weekend lounge, "Aeka posh" beauty salon, "Puff n Play" and "Z CLUB" gaming clubs, etc. You can see the full list of partners and discount percentages on the mobile version of the JasAlmaty.kz website.According to the Youth Policy Department, more than 50,000 young Almaty residents will have this card by the end of 2025. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/929615

According to the Almaty Directorate for Management of Sports Facilities, an inspection and assessment of the technical condition of the Medeu ice rink and its engineering networks was carried out in 2023. The purpose of this study is to develop a modernization concept and design and estimate documentation. According to the expert report, the ice rink currently meets safety requirements for mass skating. Main areas of modernization: Improvement of the Medeu Ice Rink territory: creation of a promenade along the western line of the ice rink, installation of pedestrian stairs around the rink, improvement of the southern slope, along the right bank of the Esentai River, installation of two emergency stairs in the southeastern and southwestern parts to improve the adjacent territory and make it more convenient for citizens with disabilities. Modernization of engineering systems: modernization of refrigeration equipment and the ice rink cooling system, modernization of the technological board with complete replacement of pipelines, replacement of the heating system with gas, modernization of the heating and heating system for spectator seats, modernization of infrastructure elements to increase energy efficiency and create comfortable conditions for visitors, complete replacement of engineering systems, communications and electrical equipment are planned. In addition, a complete reconstruction of the Medeu Hotel is planned During the reconstruction, preserving the historical appearance and cultural heritage of the Medeu ice rink remains a top priority.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/929638

The elderly fashion models of the "Almaty Grandmothers" group, established at the Active Longevity Center in Almaty, traveled to the United Arab Emirates. The premiere of the documentary film "Longevity" by director and producer Olga Sapozhnikova took place at the Toda Innovation Theater in Dubai. One of the main characters of the film is the members of the "Almaty Grandmothers" group. As part of the film's presentation, retired grandmothers from Almaty presented their "Ak Kerbez" fashion collection and shared the secrets of longevity, health, and optimism at any age. The fashion show became a highlight of the evening, demonstrating the combination of beauty, tradition, and modernity. The event was attended by representatives of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the UAE, city administration officials, cultural and healthcare workers, as well as many spectators interested in the topic of active longevity. In addition, "Almaty Grandmothers" performed at the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi. The participants of the Almaty Active Longevity Center impressed the audience with their tenderness, style and vitality. The film's presentation and festive event not only strengthened cultural ties between Kazakhstan and the UAE, but also showed an international audience how important it is to lead an active and healthy lifestyle. It should be noted that Active Longevity Centers operate in all districts of Almaty. There are 15 centers in the city: in particular, the city's Active Longevity Center with three branches and 11 branches of non-governmental organizations. Over the past two years, the number of visitors to these centers has increased 7 times: from 833 people in 2022 to 6,073 people in 2024. The number of services provided has also increased 26 times, from 12 thousand to more than 313 thousand. Active Longevity Centers offer more than 40 free services, including educational programs, trainings, physical education, yoga, dance, as well as creative workshops.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/930461

In his 2022 Address to the Nation, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev initiated the "Cozy School" program, aimed at creating modern conditions for high-quality education. Four new schools for 2,700 students will be opened in Abay region by the end of 2025. In addition, it is planned to begin construction of another school this year. The "Cozy School" project is aimed at ensuring equal opportunities for all children in the country, regardless of their place of residence. The new schools will pay special attention not only to technical equipment, but also to creating an environment conducive to the development of students' creative and intellectual abilities. Spacious classrooms with separate sanitary facilities are provided for children with special educational needs. Emergency exits, ramps and special directional signs are installed. Psychologists, speech therapists and defectologists work in each school. One of the main features of the new schools is the presence of recreation areas for students and teachers, equipped with upholstered furniture, books, musical instruments and board games. In addition, educational institutions are equipped with modern video surveillance systems that guarantee the safety of children. In 2024, an IT school-lyceum for 1,200 places was built in Semey. This allowed us to significantly reduce the shortage of student places in the city. The school meets modern educational standards and is equipped with new technologies. The three-story building includes physics, chemistry, biology, computer science classrooms, multimedia classrooms, a graphics and modeling room, as well as laboratories, a television studio, smart classrooms, 3D printers and robotics rooms. The school has an assembly hall for 280 seats and a dining room for 420 seats. “Four educational institutions have undergone major renovations and are equipped with 56 modern subject classrooms in robotics, chemistry, biology, physics and STEM subjects. Improving the qualifications of teachers has also been an important step. More than 5,300 teachers have undergone free advanced training courses. Today, 38% of secondary education institutions in the Abay region are district and rural schools. 86 of them have been modernized,” said the deputy akim of the region, Zhasulan Sarsebayev. The project also contributes to supporting Kazakhstani manufacturers. All furniture for new schools will be supplied by domestic enterprises, which will not only strengthen the national economy, but also create new jobs. Additional jobs are being created in all regions of our country due to the construction of new educational facilities. Since 2024, 184 teachers have been provided with jobs in newly built schools (IT school-lyceum of Semey).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/930480

Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev said at a government meeting that in 2025, repair work is planned to cover 13 thousand kilometers of roads. Of these, 9.5 thousand kilometers have been provided with the necessary funds, and the issue of financing the remaining kilometers is being worked out. Before the start of the construction season for new projects, competitive procedures will be held to identify contractors. According to the results of 2025, the regulatory condition of republican roads is 94%, and local roads - 91%.The construction of the following projects with a length of 1.08 thousand kilometers, which were launched in previous years, continues: Kalbatau - Maikapchagay (405 km), Kurty - Kunayev (67 km), Kyzylorda - Zhezkazgan (398 km) and Uzynagash - Otar (42 km). The construction of new highways of the first technical category with a total length of 1,045 kilometers will also begin.The Minister noted that when selecting contractors, preference will be given to domestic companies or consortiums with the participation of foreign partners, which will contribute to the further sustainable development of the Kazakhstani construction sector.In addition, by order of the President, it is planned to reconstruct 3 thousand kilometers of roads by 2029, converting them to the first and second categories. This will give a new impetus to the development of this industry and the country's economy.The current repair will cover 6.6 thousand kilometers. The main goal is to connect interregional and district roads to improve the well-being of the population. This year, large-scale works are planned in North Kazakhstan, Akmola and Abay regions.Roads that have not been repaired for 30 to 50 years, Petropavlovsk - Zhezkazgan (703 km), Kandyagash - Shalkar (246 km), Zhanaozen - Turkmen border (156 km), Karaganda - Ayagoz - Bogas (452 ​​km), will be fully repaired.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/930380

At a government meeting, Transport Minister Marat Karabayev reported on a significant increase in revenue from toll roads. In 2024, the volume of revenue reached 48 billion tenge. This year, it is planned to introduce an additional 4 thousand kilometers of toll sections, which will increase revenue to 60 billion tenge. In the coming year, this figure may increase to 100 billion tenge.“In addition, the issue of using part of the funds received from toll roads to cover interest rates on loans taken for construction work is being considered,” the minister said.In order to reduce the budget burden and ensure self-sufficiency, “repair work is gradually continuing” in areas where reconstruction and repair work have been completed. Currently, a toll road system with a length of 3.2 thousand kilometers is operating across the republic.In addition, the minister noted the development of roadside service facilities. There are 1,446 service facilities operating in the country, 90 percent of which comply with national standards. It is planned to increase this figure to 100 percent by 2025, as well as attract large investors to the construction of more than 400 modern service facilities."By 2029, the construction of 60 complex facilities is planned, 10 of which will be implemented this year. The investment volume will amount to 120 billion tenge. These facilities include recreation areas, TIR parking and gas stations. The first national chain of hotels and their franchises will be formed on the basis of the development of roadside service facilities in the country. This will not only affect the development of the transport process, but also contribute to the development of auto tourism," Marat Karabayev noted. @KZgovernmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/930388

Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev said that a single digital platform "E-Joldar" will be introduced in the country, which will serve as the basis for modernizing road infrastructure management. The platform will integrate existing digital systems and will allow automating the processes of collecting and recording information on all highways - international, republican, regional and district roads.One of the main functions of the platform is to ensure transparency in the development of the road sector, as well as reliable control and effective management of road assets. In addition, "E-Joldar" will create conditions for close communication between road users, local governments and specialists responsible for managing road assets.According to the minister, the introduction of the platform is planned for the first half of 2026, which will significantly improve the quality of road services and accelerate the resolution of infrastructure-related issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/930397

At the government meeting, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov raised the issue of timely implementation of work on new road projects. Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev reported on the pace of land acquisition and issuance of licenses for quarries. The head of government noted that in order to prevent delays in construction work, it is necessary to carry out preventive and preparatory work for construction work. In order to prevent delays in the construction of projects and increase their cost in the future, they should be carried out in advance, the Prime Minister said. Akimats were instructed to ensure the reservation of land plots for upcoming projects, declare a moratorium on the transfer of these lands, and change their intended purpose. The Ministry of Industry, together with the Akmats, should prepare documentation for quarries participating in road projects. The Ministry of Transport should work out the issue of legislative regulation of the accelerated acquisition of land plots for state needs for the construction of highways. @KZgovernmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/930400

At the government meeting, Bolatbek Aitbayev, Director General of the RSE "National Center for the Quality of Road Assets", reported on the work on the quality assessment of highways.He reported that at the end of 2024, the coverage of the enterprise with quality assessment was 100% for the republican highway network and 99% for the local network. About 47 thousand samples of road construction materials were subjected to laboratory testing. Instrumental inspections and diagnostics were carried out for 22 thousand kilometers of highways."In general, if we compare the results for 2023-2024, positive dynamics in the quality of roads are observed. In 2023, the coverage of the local network was 89%, and in 2024 it reached 99%. The number of non-conforming road construction materials and defects decreased by 16%. The number of rework of poor-quality works decreased to 5%. According to the results of the diagnostics, the road surface smoothness improved by 5% due to the average repair work.These indicators have yielded results thanks to timely decisions taken," Bolatbek Aitbayev noted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/930404

Bolatbek Aitbayev, General Director of the RSE “National Center for the Quality of Road Assets”, reported at the Government meeting on the work on the introduction of digital technologies in the field of road quality assessment.He noted that digital technologies for quality control are being developed and introduced at the enterprise in order to minimize the human factor. One of such solutions is a system for automatic recognition of road surface defects based on the principles of artificial intelligence. This made it possible to reduce the time for processing diagnostic data from 4 days to 4 hours for every 100 km.“A single portal for departmental expertise has been created in the company. It ensures transparency and control of business processes, as well as secure storage of documents. The portal has reduced the number of required documents from 15 to 5, the processing time from 3 months to 15 days, and increased the number of exams by 5 times,” Bolatbek Aitbayev added. @KZgovernmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/930407

«The level of readiness of the projects "Karaganda - Zhezkazgan", "Aktobe - Ulgaisyn" and "Construction of the Saryagash bypass" is high. The general financing issue has also been resolved. However, administrative procedures have been delayed. I instruct the Ministry of Transport to begin construction work from April of this year," — the Prime Minister noted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/930500

On the instructions of the Prime Minister, vehicles will not be allowed on the roads if the norm is exceeded."Maintaining the normative condition of highways is one of the top priorities.I instruct the Ministry of Transport, together with the akimats, to strictly monitor the condition of all roads and eliminate defects in a timely manner.It is also necessary to accelerate the installation of automated systems for measuring the weight of heavy trucks and not allow them to travel if they exceed the norm," Olzhas Bektenov noted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/930506

During his tour of the city, the mayor inspected the underpass at the intersection of Baydibek Bi Avenue and Tolemetov Street in the Abay district. He instructed the district akim to carry out current repairs and ensure maintenance of the overpass. The pedestrian crossing should be convenient and safe for city residents.The mayor also got acquainted with the road construction project connecting Kaziev Street to Tolemetov Street. The implementation of this project will reduce the traffic load on Baydibek Bi Avenue.In addition, he inspected the construction of the railway overpass on Momynov Street in the Enbekshy district and the current condition of the bridge on Koykeldy Batyr Street. Today, the bridge is in a state of emergency. He instructed the head of the Passenger Transport and Highways Department to organize a major overhaul of the bridge in a timely manner and put the facility into operation in a high-quality manner and within the established time frame.Also, during the tour, Aknazar Khan, Kazankap poet, Zh. He inspected the cleanliness of Aldiyarov and Adyrbekov streets. He instructed district akims and responsible persons to intensify the cleaning of streets and sidewalks and to conduct explanatory work with owners of business facilities along the streets on keeping the territory clean.In addition, he instructed to install children's and workout areas, yoga and chess areas in all parks this year, and to complete the installation of street number signs by May.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/930241

Large-scale work is being carried out in Turan district to improve infrastructure and improve settlements. Last year, 42 streets were asphalted, 21.3 kilometers of pedestrian paths were built, and irrigation systems were installed on 33 streets.Work in this direction will continue this year. By the end of the year, 20 kilometers of gravel will be laid on 23 streets, and moderate repairs will be carried out on 59 streets. In addition, 21.1 kilometers of pedestrian paths will be built on 35 streets.A 2.95 kilometer irrigation system will be installed on 5 streets in Turan district. This year, the streets in the district will be fully covered, and the lighting indicator will be brought to 100%. Flower beds and squares will be built on Argynbekov, Baiterekov and Kabylbekov streets. In addition, 18 playgrounds, 13 children's and sports grounds will be built, and 2 projects will be implemented to create public spaces.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/930242

The meeting chaired by the city mayor Gabit Syzdykbekov summarized the work of the Department of the Agency for Protection and Development of Competition in Shymkent, current issues in the criminal enforcement system, and work on modernizing markets. The head of this department, E. Kosbayev, focused on the current issues in the industry, including the situation in the liquefied oil and gas market. The city mayor gave specific instructions to those responsible to improve the overall quality of work and prevent a shortage of liquid fuel. The head of the Department of the Criminal Enforcement System for Shymkent and Turkestan region, S. Zhumagulov, reported on current issues in the industry. Proposals were discussed to revive work in this direction. During the meeting, the head of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Industrial and Innovative Development B. Azimberdiev shared the work on the modernization of the markets. There are 19 trading markets operating in the city. In accordance with the requirements of the Law "On Regulation of Trade Activities", 7 markets are included in the Roadmap for modernization. Of these, modernization work was completed in 3 markets last year. Modernization work on the remaining shopping centers is being carried out in stages. G. Abdimazhituly instructed the head of the department to restore order in the markets and supervise modernization measures in order to create favorable conditions for the population. Press service of the Shymkent akimSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/930244

Students and interns of Karaganda Medical University, as well as experienced doctors of the region, will now have the opportunity to improve their professional skills in new high-tech simulators. Robots that allow you to imagine real situations have arrived at the university's simulation center.  Among them are "Little Pavlik" - a dummy for a premature baby weighing up to 500 grams, "Ares" and "Aria" - larger "children", and the "Lucina" birthing dummy with VR functionality for full monitoring of the birth process. So far, no medical institution in Kazakhstan has such equipment. – Now students can see the baby's movements in the mother's womb and understand all the stages of childbirth. This is invaluable experience that will help them in real life, - says Zhanna Amirbekova, head of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology of KSU. The new equipment covers emergency care, anesthesiology-resuscitation and neonatology. And to learn how to work with these robots, a master class on simulation technologies in the fields of obstetrics, neonatology and resuscitation was held at the university. It was conducted by anesthesiologist-resuscitator Anatoly Verevkin from Russia. - Real simulators allow specialists to constantly work out complex clinical scenarios. This will significantly increase the quality of medical care and the confidence of doctors in real practice, he noted. The main goal of these technologies is to reduce maternal and child mortality. Doctors and students can work out complex situations in advance and be confident in their actions in emergency situations. Karaganda Medical University has developed special programs for advanced training in this equipment. – Every patient wants to be treated by an experienced specialist. But experience is accumulated over time, - says Andrey Buynenko, freelance chief obstetrician-gynecologist of the Health Department. – Doctors do not always face difficult situations at work, and regular training with simulators allows them to maintain and improve important manual skills.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/930248

The village of Shabanbay bi in the Aktogay district has become one of the best villages in the country for tourism, according to the Kazakh Tourism company. The winners were determined at the national competition "The Best Sustainable Village".The village of Shabanbay bi is unique in its nature and history. It is located at the foot of the Kyzylaray Mountains. The highest point of Central Kazakhstan is also located here - Aksoran Peak, 1565 meters high. There is a forest near the village, and beyond it and on the horizon there is a steppe.This combination of natural landscapes provides a rich and diverse flora and fauna.In addition, near Shabanbay bi there are sites and monuments of the Begazy-Dandibayev culture, dating back to the Bronze Age, as well as nearby, A ses - ancient stone pillars resembling human figures with detailed depictions of faces.The Tokyraun River flows near the village of Shabanbay bi. It is known that the Great Silk Road passed through it.The development of ecotourism in the village began back in 2008. Among the first to draw attention to the tourist potential of Shabanbai Bi were members of the Avalon tourist club and its president Vitaly Shuptar. Then, together with like-minded people, he first visited the village during a cycling expedition. Since 2009, some houses in Shabanbai Bi, where the owners were waiting for guests, were given the status of hotels, and in 2014 the first Sulutas hotel was built in the village. It receives from 15 to 25 tourists per month.With the support of the European Union, local residents were trained. They were told about ecotourism and attractions near their homes. Also, with the help of non-governmental organizations, the territory of the Kyzylarai reserve was improved, a map and guides for tourists were published, and routes were developed.Now the village of Shabanbay bi will represent Kazakhstan at the international competition “UN Tourism Best Tourism Village”, held annually by the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/930251