News about Healthcare
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
“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 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
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 2026
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 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
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 2026
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 2026
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
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
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
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
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
Restrictions introduced in Astana due to a surge in ARVI and flu cases
Tengrinews.kz – On Wednesday, November 19, the Chief Sanitary Doctor of Astana, Aigul Shagaltaeva, signed a decree introducing enhanced sanitary
20 November 2025
Sick residents empty pharmacy shelves: Health Ministry promises solution
Tengrinews.kz – Astana is experiencing a sharp seasonal surge in influenza and acute respiratory infections, prompting complaints about overcrowded
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