AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoMaternal Health Gains: Kazakhstan reports major progress in women’s health, with maternal mortality down sixfold since independence and another 35% over the past five years, plus early pregnancy registration for over 90% of expectant mothers and free primary-care screenings under the “Analar Saulygy” program. Child Healthcare Funding: The Ministry of Health says infant mortality has fallen 7.5 times since independence, supported by a multi-tier children’s system and rising budgets for children’s care (from 264 to 585 billion tenge), with preventive projects like “First 1001 Days.” Cancer Care Spotlight: Almaty reports nearly 2,000 new cancer cases since January 2026, underscoring ongoing demand for diagnosis and treatment capacity. Complex Surgery Success: Doctors in Almaty performed a rare organ-preserving combined procedure—cesarean delivery followed immediately by myomectomy—removing six uterine tumors while avoiding hysterectomy. Digital Prevention Push: Healthy4U says it is expanding its AI health platform to Kazakhstan via local partnerships, aiming to strengthen preventive care access. One Health Preparedness: Central Asia reviewed progress on a One Health pandemic preparedness project with the World Bank, WHO, FAO, and others, focusing on health, veterinary, and environmental coordination. Public Health Risk Watch: Kazakhstan-linked regional health concerns also appear in coverage of antimicrobial resistance and formaldehyde risks from unsafe children’s products in Central Asia.
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