News about disease

Number of measles cases in Almaty has increased fivefold: situation in city and across Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – Countries continue to report rising measles cases in various regions. At a briefing in Almaty, doctors said that since the beginning

18 February 2026

Health Ministry responds to claims about cancellation of measles vaccination in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Health has denied reports circulating on social media claiming that measles vaccinations have been

13 February 2026

Extra beds and vaccination: measles spreads in Aktobe region Tengrinews.kz – A sharp increase in measles cases is being recorded in Aktobe region. Over the past four weeks, more than one hundred people

06 February 2026

Number of children with measles rising in Atyrau Tengrinews.kz – A measles outbreak among children is being observed in Atyrau. In just the past month, the disease has been detected in more

04 February 2026

Hong Kong flu has changed: the US faces an unusual virus wave — what it means for Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz — At the end of 2025, dozens of countries around the world saw a sharp rise in influenza cases. In the United States, the current

29 January 2026

Deadly Nipah virus: doctors explain how to avoid infection while traveling Tengrinews.kz — The World Health Organization has warned of the possible further spread of the Nipah virus due to the limited level of scientific

28 January 2026

Disease X: why a new pandemic is inevitable and whether Kazakhstan is ready - a scientist explains Tengrinews.kz — In recent weeks, virologists have been discussing the possible emergence of an unknown “Pathogen X”, which could arise due to

23 January 2026

Healthcare Minister comments on antiviral drug shortage in Astana Tengrinews.kz – More than 60,000 units of antiviral medication were delivered to pharmacies in Astana yesterday, Health Minister Akmarl Alnazarova

20 November 2025

Hong Kong flu in Kazakhstan: Health Minister forecasts continued rise in cases Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Healtcareh Minister Akmarl Alnazarova has commented on the surge of Hong Kong flu cases across the country, saying

20 November 2025

Hong Kong flu in Almaty: Health Authorities respond to questions about possible restrictions Tengrinews.kz – The Almaty Department of Sanitary and Epidemiological Control has responded to whether restrictions will be introduced in the

20 November 2025

Mass shift to remote learning in Kazakhstan: more regions join as ARVI cases surge Tengrinews.kz – Seven regions across Kazakhstan have partially moved schoolchildren to remote learning amid a spike in acute respiratory infections

19 November 2025

Hong Kong flu: why this season feels more severe and when to take antivirals Tengrinews.kz – Since early September, Kazakhstan has confirmed 590 flu cases, most of them caused by influenza A (H3N2), known as the Hong

19 November 2025

Hong Kong flu in Kazakhstan: Ministry of Healthcare reports increase in ARVI cases Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Minister of Healthcare Akmaral Alnazarova reported on the epidemiological situation regarding ARVI and influenza,

19 November 2025

Hong Kong flu cases are rising in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – The number of Hong Kong flu cases is increasing in Kazakhstan, Seventh Channel reports.

18 November 2025

Scientists sound the alarm over a disease affecting children worldwide Tengrinews.kz – The number of cases of childhood hypertension is increasing worldwide. This is stated in a study published on the Lancet portal,

17 November 2025

Flu season in Kazakhstan: doctors share key health recommendations Tengrinews.kz – As the flu season continues across Kazakhstan, doctors are reminding residents how to protect themselves from viral infections

10 November 2025

Astana residents advised to wear masks amid seasonal rise in respiratory infections Tengrinews.kz — Health authorities have recommended that residents and visitors in Astana wear masks, especially in crowded areas, the National

05 November 2025

Dangerous cough syrups from India: Kazakhstan’s Health Ministry issues warning Tengrinews.kz – The Kazakh Ministry of Health has issued a warning to citizens regarding toxic cough syrups produced in India.

17 October 2025

Chickenpox on the rise: number of sick children growing in Almaty Tengrinews.kz – Almaty has reported a sharp increase in chickenpox cases, particularly among children.

17 October 2025

WHO issues warning about chikungunya virus Tengrinews.kz – The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a significant risk of chikungunya virus (CHIKV) spread this year.

06 October 2025

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