News about Medicine
Female surgeries “performed” on more than 200 men in Mangystau
Tengrinews.kz – A possible embezzlement of funds from the Social Health Insurance Fund is being investigated in the Mangystau region. The heads
01 July 12:54
Disability status determination checks begin in Kazakhstan - more than 1,000 suspicious cases identified
Tengrinews.kz — Approximately 1,133 suspicious disability certification cases have been identified in Kazakhstan, with 167 of them referred
26 June 18:28
Hands that never tremble
The vessel a surgeon stitches onto a stopped heart is no thicker than a matchstick. Operating on it requires steady hands. On Thursday, June
19 June 20:02
“The most respected profession”: Tokayev congratulates doctors on their professional holiday
Tengrinews.kz – On June 18, a solemn event dedicated to Medical Worker’s Day was held at Akorda.
18 June 13:18
Kazakhstan plans to ban sale of antibiotics on marketplaces
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan intends to severely restrict the sale of medicines through online platforms. The Ministry of Healthcare is proposing
11 June 12:26
MFA commented on the billion-dollar scam case in the USA involving Kazakhstanis
Tengrinews.kz — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan has commented on the situation involving Kazakh citizens implicated in a case
22 May 18:10
Kazakhstan to change system for purchasing free medicines
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan plans to switch to a personalized system for purchasing medicines as part of outpatient drug provision. This was
19 May 08:51
Fraud worth 4.5 billion tenge: OrdaMed chairman put on wanted list
Tengrinews.kz — The chairman of the management board of OrdaMed, Erkin Dlimbetov, has been placed on a wanted list. Information about this appeared
29 January 17:22
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
Tokayev meets with heads of major Japanese companies
Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks in Tokyo with the heads of major Japanese companies, citing Akorda.
19 December 2025 13:09
“An attack on a doctor is a stolen life”: Kazakhstan adopts criminal article to protect medical workers
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Mazhilis has approved amendments to the Criminal Code in the second reading aimed at protecting healthcare workers.
17 December 2025 14:47
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
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 21:38
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 22:45
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 21:35
Hong Kong flu spreading in Kazakhstan: Ministry of Healthcare issues new recommendations
Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan’s Minister of Healthcare, Akmaral Alnazarova, has advised citizens to limit visits to places with large crowds—especially
19 November 2025 13:12
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 10:54
“Problematic situation”: Vaccine refusals on the rise in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – More than 20,000 Kazakh citizens officially refused vaccination in 2025, according to Sarchat Beisenova, Chair of the Committee
12 November 2025 21:39
AI to check prescriptions in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan is set to use artificial intelligence (AI) for predicting medication needs and detecting counterfeit prescriptions,
11 November 2025 15:32
Kazakhstanis will be able to report overpriced medicines
Tengrinews.kz – The press service of the Ministry of Healthcare has explained how Kazakhstanis can now report overpriced medicines.
11 November 2025 13:55