News about health

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 21:32
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 12:23
“Full stabilization has not yet been achieved“: Health Ministry steps up measures against measles Tengrinews.kz — The Ministry of Healthcare notes that all necessary preventive and anti-epidemic measures are being implemented, but full stabilization
05 February 11:57
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 16:05
Kazakhstanis urged to refrain from trips to a popular country Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstanis have been asked to refrain from travelling to India amid an outbreak of the Nipah virus. This concerns one of the
29 January 11:41
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 20:12
Recall of Nestlé infant formula over toxin: what is happening in the world and in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – After the global recall of Nestlé infant formula due to contamination with the toxin cereulide, France has launched an investigation
27 January 19:05
4.5-billion-tenge fraud: NSC detains OrdaMed executives Tengrinews.kz — The National Security Committee of Kazakhstan has uncovered a scheme involving the fictitious production of medical devices
26 January 14:26
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 16:13
Kazakhstan’s most harmful city for health has been named Tengrinews.kz — It has been revealed which city in Kazakhstan recorded the most polluted air in December 2025. The data was provided by Kazhydromet.
22 January 19:15
Tokayev responds to a question about his health Tengrinews.kz – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev commented on his health in an interview with the newspaper Turkistan.
05 January 10:45
New Year without stomach trouble: a gastroenterologist’s advice Tengrinews.kz – New Year celebrations mean family visits, gatherings with friends, endless toasts and multi-day feasts. Not everyone’s digestive
29 December 2025 18:01
“Otherwise it will affect the quality of life of Kazakhstanis”: Tokayev issues instruction on waste recycling Tengrinews.kz – Speaking at a meeting on the development of Astana, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said it is necessary to accelerate the formation
24 December 2025 20:34
Kazakhstan may restrict surrogacy services for foreigners Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan may introduce restrictions on surrogacy services for foreign citizens, following a parliamentary inquiry submitted
17 December 2025 17:34
Doctor explains how to recognize early symptoms of Hong Kong flu Tengrinews.kz – The Hong Kong flu can be identified by a rapid onset of infection accompanied by a high fever and chills, medical expert Svetlana
17 December 2025 13:29
Kazakh PM gives Health Ministry three months to finalize major pharmaceutical investment deals Tengrinews.kz – Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov has announced significant changes to Kazakhstan’s medicine procurement system and set a three-month
02 December 2025 18:21
Kazakh PM explains when schools can switch to online learning due to heavy smog Tengrinews.kz – Tengrinews asked Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov whether schoolchildren in Kazakhstan could be moved to remote learning when
01 December 2025 16:23
MP criticizes Health Ministry over lack of enforcement on energy drink restrictions Tengrinews.kz – A Kazakh MP has accused the Ministry of Health of failing to enforce the country’s energy drink regulations, despite a law tightening
27 November 2025 23:12
All schools in Kostanay switch to remote learning amid spike in flu cases Tengrinews.kz – All school students in Kostanay have moved to online learning due to a sharp rise in flu and acute respiratory infections, the
25 November 2025 10:05
Kazakhstan keeps 2,000 hospital beds in reserve amid spike in flu and respiratory infections Tengrinews.kz – Hospitals across Kazakhstan have prepared an additional 2,000 beds in case the current wave of influenza and acute respiratory
20 November 2025 22:34
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