News about disease

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

In Russia, children are contracting the Coxsackie virus: Should Kazakhstanis be worried? Tengrinews.kz - In seven regions of Russia, cases of the Coxsackie virus have been reported. Tengrinews.kz correspondent found out whether Kazakhstan

02 October 2025

Probable cause of anthrax outbreak in Akmola region revealed Tengrinews.kz – A vaccine shortage may have caused a mass anthrax outbreak in the Akmola region, according to regional chief veterinary officer

12 September 2025

Scientists discover new potentially dangerous virus in bats – media Tengrinews.kz – Scientists have discovered a new pathogen carried by bats in Australia's flying foxes, according to a report by The Telegraph.

08 September 2025

Anthrax detected in Shymkent and several other regions of Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – This summer, eight confirmed cases of anthrax were recorded in the Akmola Region. It was later discovered that the disease was

15 August 2025

Rumors of “deadly meningitis“: ministry clarifies real situation Tengrinews.kz – Amid growing rumors on social media about a supposed outbreak of "deadly meningitis" in Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Health has

06 July 2025

New tick species discovered in Turkey: it carries over 30 diseases Tengrinews.kz – Turkish scientists have confirmed the appearance of a new invasive tick species, Haemaphysalis longicornis, capable of transmitting

11 June 2025

These three diseases age your heart prematurely Tengrinews.kz - Some chronic conditions can accelerate the biological aging of the heart, according to a study by British researchers.

14 May 2025

Karaganda region cannot cope with a dangerous horse disease Tengrinews.kz - For over two years, authorities in Karaganda Region have been struggling to control a dangerous infectious disease affecting

23 January 2025

Virus season: What diseases are affecting the residents of Astana Tengrinews.kz - The Deputy Head of the Department of Sanitary and Epidemiological Control of Astana, Zhanna Pralieva, presented the statistics

15 January 2025

Scientists discovered unexpected cause of Alzheimer's disease Tengrinews.kz - Scientists from Griffith University in Australia have discovered an unexpected mechanism in which bacteria, entering the brain

09 January 2025

Number of swine flu cases has sharply increased in Aktobe region Tengrinews.kz - The number of people infected with swine flu has sharply increased — in just one week, the number of people seeking medical

19 December 2024

Mandatory quarantine for cattle due to anthrax introduced in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz - Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aidarbek Saparov commented on the possibility of introducing a quarantine

11 December 2024

Signs of anthrax found at central market in Atyrau Tengrinews.kz - Anthrax bacteria were found during an inspection of retail facilities at the Dina market, the largest in Atyrau. This was reported

09 December 2024

Chief sanitary doctor was asked about the Marburg virus outbreak in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz - Chairperson of the Committee of Sanitary and Epidemiological Control, Kazakhstan's chief state sanitary doctor Sarkhat Beysenova,

10 October 2024

Kazakhstan's chief sanitary doctor addresses Marburg virus outbreak Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan's Ministry of Healthcare is intensifying its control over the epidemiological situation following the World Health

07 October 2024

Ministry of Healthcare reports on anthrax cases in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz - The Ministry of Healthcare has provided updates on the anthrax situation in the country.

23 September 2024

An unknown disease has claimed the lives of 15 people in India Tengrinews.kz - At least 15 people have died from an unknown illness in India, according to the Hindustan Times.

12 September 2024

Sixteen people have been hospitalized with suspected anthrax Tengrinews.kz - Sixteen people have been hospitalized with suspected anthrax in the Uyghur district of Almaty region, eleven of them were diagnosed.

10 September 2024

Second patient cured of HIV in Germany Tengrinews.kz - A patient in Germany has been cured of HIV, according to a report from Berlin's Charite Clinic. This marks a significant milestone,

19 July 2024

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