“This practice is unacceptable“ President Tokayev on charging for state-guaranteed medical services
Tengrinews.kz - The Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the people of Kazakhstan, touching upon the system of mandatory social health
Child loses part of liver after playground swing injury in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz - A 3-year-old child lost part of his liver as a result of an injury sustained on a swing in Pavlodar region.
Pomegranate soda from Afghanistan was tested in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan has checked the Afghan-made pomegranate carbonated drink "Golden Life", which is banned in Kyrgyzstan.
How many Kazakhstanis agreed to organ donation
Tengrinews.kz - More than 6.5 thousand Kazakhstanis have agreed to posthumous organ donation, and almost 90 thousand have cancelled the transplantation,
Kazakhstan continues to work on a coronavirus vaccine
Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan continues to work on a vaccine against coronavirus. This was announced today by the Minister of Health Akmaral Alnazarova.
Two died and 28 fell ill because of the deli meat in the U.S.
Tengrinews.kz - At least two people have died and nearly 30 others have fallen ill due to a listeria outbreak apparently connected to deli meats
Kazakh woman saves five lives through organ donation after death
Tengrinews.kz - A deceased resident of Akmola region became a donor and saved five lives.
Three cholera cases imported to Kazakhstan from India
Tengrinews.kz - Three cases of cholera have been reported in Kazakhstan this year, according to Zauresh Akhmetova, Deputy Chairman of the Committee
What will happen if you eat too much ginger
Tengrinews.kz - Ginger is famous for its unique flavour and aroma and has long found use both in medicine and in the kitchen. Let's take a look
New study: 40 percent of cancers can be prevented
Tengrinews.kz - A new study from the American Cancer Society (ACS) has revealed that up to 40 percent of cancer cases and deaths among adults
New lung transplant technique could save lives
A new technique could help nearly double the precious few hours surgeons have to carry out lung transplants.
High blood pressure big issue in developing world
The number of people across the globe suffering from high blood pressure has almost doubled over the past four decades.
Four-in-10 Japanese are virgins: poll
More than 40 percent of young Japanese single adults are virgins and almost three-quarters of men are not in any kind of relationship.
Study of exhaust particles hints at Alzheimer's risk
Microscopic particles, possibly from air pollution, have been found in human brain tissue, according to a new study into Alzheimer's risk.
Singapore wages war on Zika-bearing mosquitoes
Singapore officials went door-to-door Monday to wipe out mosquitoes after the discovery of 41 locally transmitted cases of Zika virus.
200 people fall sick after ammonia leak in Bangladesh
An explosion at a chemical fertiliser factory left at least 200 people needing medical treatment after toxic gas spread.
Beyond wheatgrass: vegan junk food is all the rage
Vegan diets are considered as healthy and environmentally responsible, with benefits like weight loss, clear skin and increased energy.
US obesity epidemic grows in all ages
The US obesity epidemic has worsened across the board: 40 percent of women, 35 percent of men and 17 percent of children and teens.
All Belgians to get iodine pills in case of nuclear accident
Belgium is to provide iodine pills to its entire population to protect it against radioactivity in case of a nuclear accident.
Turkmenistan introduces mandatory pre-marital HIV tests
Turkmenistan has passed a law making HIV tests mandatory prior to marriage.