AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCancer Care Expansion: Kazakhstan reports faster cancer diagnostics and treatment access: 17,400 PET/CT scans in H1 2026 (+21.6% y/y), immunohistochemical tests nearly doubled (33,600 in 2024 to 65,100 in 2025), and cancer screening coverage rising from 37.6% to 41.7%; the National Scientific Oncology Center has introduced proton therapy, with 3,897 proton procedures and 9,239 radiation sessions in H1 2026. Health Insurance for Visitors: Kazakhstan is considering mandatory health insurance for foreign tourists, potentially requiring coverage for emergency and urgent care, medical transport, and repatriation, plus a digital system to verify valid policies. Medical Tech & Safety: A new focus on drug safety highlights HLA-B*15:02 screening relevance for carbamazepine-induced SJS/TEN, with strong links reported in Han and Southeast Asian populations. Regional Healthcare Collaboration: Uttar Pradesh and Japan are exploring wider cooperation in healthcare, medical education, robotics, and pharmaceuticals, aiming to match Japan’s demand for skilled workers with UP’s growing medical training capacity. Sports Medicine Signal: Kazakhstan’s cadet judo team won historic mixed-team gold at the World Championships, reflecting broader upgrades to athlete training systems that can indirectly support sports health and injury prevention.
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