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The Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan has reviewed and approved in the first reading a draft law aimed at improving the Mandatory Social Health Insurance (MSHI) system. One of the key provisions of the draft law is the transfer of part of the obligations from the Guaranteed Volume of Free Medical Care (GVFMC) into the insurance…

The medical team of the Kazakh Research Institute of Oncology and Radiology (KazNIIoR) has successfully carried out Kazakhstan’s first high-tech robotic oncologic surgery — a nephroadrenalectomy with extended lymph node dissection. This unique surgical procedure was performed at an advanced stage of cancer and included removal of the affected kidney, adrenal gland, and regional lymph nodes. The operation was completed…

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Marzhan Dikhanovna Brimzhanova, Advisor to the Rector of the Kazakhstan Medical University “KSPH,” on being awarded the academic title of Associate Professor (Docent) in the scientific field 30300 – Health Science! The corresponding Order No. 621 was signed on April 25, 2025, by the Chair of the Committee for Quality Assurance in Science and…

The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces enhanced control over the quality and safety of dietary supplements (DS) available on the market in the country. According to current legislation, dietary supplements may only be sold in Kazakhstan after undergoing state registration, which confirms their compliance with the technical regulations of the Customs Union and their inclusion in…

Due to the seasonal rise in tick activity — known carriers of dangerous diseases — the Ministry of Health urges the public to strictly follow precautionary measures when outdoors and when caring for domestic animals. Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is a dangerous viral disease primarily transmitted through tick bites. To prevent infection, it is recommended to:• Use tick-repellent sprays and…

CATARACT MICROSURGERY with WETLAB training, including pediatric surgery — the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and explore cutting-edge technologies under the guidance of internationally renowned experts. Location: Shanghai, ChinaDates: As groups are formedWho it's for: Practicing ophthalmologists Fees: $5550 — single room accommodation $5310 — double room accommodation Hands-on practice with state-of-the-art equipment, personalized guidance, and an intensive educational…

Dear Colleagues,  The mobile office “Komekexpert” announces the International Scientific and Practical Conference “Continuous Education of Medical Workers as a Key Factor in Quality Medical Care” to be held on May 20-21, 2025, as part of the Republican Job Fair.  We invite doctors and nursing specialists, regardless of their field of specialization, to participate.  Main directions of the conference:  …

From April 3 to April 10, 2025, as part of academic mobility, Gulbanu Berdiyarova, Head of the Anesthesiology and Resuscitation Course at KSPH University, conducted a series of practical classes at the Department of Anesthesiology and Resuscitation. 5th-year students of group SHOM-2 gained valuable knowledge and hands-on experience in the discipline “Observational Clinical Research in Therapy”, discussing up-to-date approaches and…

Want to confidently work with medical devices and receive an official certificate? Then this course is for you! What you’ll learn: • How devices like ultrasound (US), ventilators (IVL), ECG machines, and others are built and operate• How to perform diagnostics, maintenance, and electrical safety checks• How to work according to GOST, ST RK, and ISO standards Hands-on practice with…

Shymkent is actively progressing toward joining the European Healthy Cities Network of the World Health Organization (WHO). During a series of meetings and working sessions with representatives of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, WHO, and the city administration, the future prospects for Shymkent as part of the project were discussed. Joining the initiative will enable the…