Regulation Watch: Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Health will carry out unscheduled inspections of plastic surgery clinics nationwide, with checks on licensing, care standards, medical records and cases of work without permits; since 2021, 92 inspections have found violations and led to orders to fix issues, 24 administrative cases and fines totaling 4.8 million tenge. Infectious Disease Update: Kazakhstan reported a 13.1% drop in tuberculosis incidence in the first five months of 2026 (to 28.6 per 100,000), with prevalence down 14% and mortality down 25%; child TB incidence also fell 5.7%, and no child deaths were recorded in 2024–2025. Public Health Milestone: President Tokayev said average life expectancy in Kazakhstan has reached almost 76 years, noting growth in domestic healthcare capacity since 2019 and guarantees of basic care for all citizens. Care Access & Capacity: A new 50-bed cardiology center opened in Konayev/Almaty region, offering round-the-clock planned and emergency services plus interventional cardiology, arrhythmology and cardiac surgery under one roof. Patient Story: An Almaty woman who lost vision after an eye color change surgery abroad regained sight after combined glaucoma treatment and a corneal transplant. Children’s Rights & Health: Kazakhstan entered the KidsRights Index 2026 top 25 (ranked 24th), scoring highest in child protection and strong results in health. Medical Integrity: In India, three foreign medical graduates (including MBBS holders from Kazakhstan) were arrested over alleged use of forged FMGE screening certificates to obtain medical council registration and internships.