Kazakhstan to spend $1.7 million to train doctors abroad in 2014
In 2014 Kazakhstan is planning to spend $1.7 million on training of its doctors abroad to improve their qualification.
Obama in 'excellent' health: doctor
US President Barack Obama is in "excellent" health and has given up cigarettes, but still resorts to nicotine gum every now and again, his doctor said.
8 people injured in explosion at Semey factory
8 people have been injured in an explosion at the Flour and Combine Fodder Factory in Kazakhstan's Semey.
Surgeon saves child's life with angle grinder
A local surgeon in Kostanay Oblast village Vladimir Kukhar saved a boy’s life with an angle grinder.
Newborn baby girl found in garbage in Astana
A newborn girl has been found in a garbage bin wrapped in a plastic bag in Astana.
Kazakh legislation to make cadaveric donors lists classified
Information on cadaveric donors in Kazakhstan will be confidential.
Three foreigners dead at Kabul hospital as guard opens fire
A guard at a Kabul hospital run by a US charity opened fire on staff Thursday, killing three foreigners including a doctor, in the latest attack targeting international civilians in the Afghan capital.
Toddler dies after swallowing battery in Aktobe
A toddler in Aktobe has died from swallowed battery.
Sleep syndrome: No relocation for Kalachi villagers
Akim (Governor) of Akmola Oblast Kosman Aitmkhambetov has dispelled rumours of plans to relocate Kalachi villagers.
Careless surgery brings child to disability
For 10 y.o. Damira Esskendirova a simple surgery instead of brining relief turned into a constant pain and possible permanent disability due to the doctor’s carelessness.
What is behind anti-vaccination movements in Kazakhstan?
Every day there are more and more parents refusing to get their children vaccinated for religious reasons.
7 thousand tests cannot explain sleep syndrome
7 thousands tests have been made in Kalachi village in Akmola Oblast over the past year.
Medical blunder: baby girl almost buried alive
Medical blunder of the Mendykary Central Hospital led sorrowful parents to almost bury their baby girl alive.
Preliminary findings: Kazakhstan's sleep syndrome not infectious
The team of Kazakhstani scientists working in Kalachi village on the mysterious sleep syndrome has published their preliminary statement.
What is the cause of sleep syndrome in Kalachi?
A team of finest ecologists, virologists and toxicologists arrived to the Kalachi village of Akmola Oblast to determine the cause of the mysterious sleep syndrome that has affected more than 30 villagers.
Sleep syndrome: countermeasures and new patients
While the Ministry of Healthcare is taking measures concerning the sleep syndrome, there are more cases reported.
TV's 'Dr House' helps solve real-life medical mystery
For a year, the patient suffered from a range of worsening symptoms that left doctors stumped.
No Grimm Brother's Tale: Sleep syndrome in Akmola Oblast
It is certainly not a Brothers Grimm’s fairy tail, but a reality of Kalachi village in Akmola Oblast where people have started falling asleep for no obvious reason.
Canadian blogs of battle to save baby as wife dies
A Canadian whose brain-dead pregnant wife is being kept on life support until the birth of their baby is giving the public a glimpse of his very personal tragedy.
Michael Jackson doctor's conviction upheld
A California appeals court unanimously upheld Wednesday the involuntary manslaughter conviction of Michael Jackson's former doctor, saying there was evidence of his guilt in the star's 2009 death.
