AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMaternal Health Gains: Kazakhstan reports a sharp drop in maternal mortality (from 12.0 to 6.8 per 100,000 live births) and lower infant mortality (5.92 to 5.56 per 1,000) alongside wider early pregnancy monitoring and preconception care, supported by the Analar Saulygy program and plans to renovate perinatal centers. Pharma Investment Boost: The country’s pharmaceutical sector is seeing rising investor interest, with investment climbing from $46.9m (2023) to $142.8m (2025), plus growth in locally made medicines and a labeling/traceability system launched in 2024. Healthcare System Expansion: Kazakhstan is also moving to strengthen primary care and maternity services, including restarting women’s consultations and opening new hostels at perinatal centers for high-risk pregnancies. Emergency Response in Almaty: Eight tourists lost in the mountains above Shymbulak were rescued after a distress call to 112; no injuries were reported. Rescue Operations in Mangystau: British tourists stranded in a salt marsh near Tuzbair were extracted after a 24+ hour operation, again with no medical needs. Bilateral Health Cooperation: Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan signed a trade and investment roadmap that explicitly includes pharmaceuticals, logistics, and health-related industry cooperation.
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