AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoKazakhstan Health Outcomes: Kazakhstan’s first vice healthcare minister reported overall mortality down 0.8% in the first seven months, with circulatory deaths down 10.9%, cancer mortality down 5%, road-accident fatalities down 20.9%, and maternal mortality down 17.5% (from 9.7 to 8.0 per 100,000 live births), alongside improved infant and neonatal indicators and higher preventive visits and cancer screening coverage. Nursing Reform Lessons: New studies from Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University say Kazakhstan’s nursing education upgrades since 2015 are starting to translate into better care, but real-world barriers still limit consistent high-quality delivery. Election Focus on Care: Ahead of Kazakhstan’s Aug. 23 Kurultai election, experts say voters are pushing parties to show measurable plans for healthcare, education, employment and social protection—not just broad promises. Migration & Health Services: North Kazakhstan resettled 690 families, and the government says medical services are part of support for arrivals; separately, Kazakhstan was added as an Employment Permit “sending country” and South Korea confirmed E-9 visa quotas for Kazakh workers starting in 2028. Self-Driving Pilot: Kazakhstan approved a three-year pilot for Level 3–4 self-driving vehicles on roads in Astana, Almaty and Kosshy, aiming to set rules for commercialization and safety.
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