Kazakhstan's sole medicine distributor acknowledges months-long shortages of vital cancer drugs, promising new shipments while blaming supplier issues.
March 1, 2026
Kazakhstan introduces sweeping new regulations for electric scooters effective July 2026, including a sidewalk ban, mandatory driver's licenses for rentals, insurance requirements, and digital tracking for shared fleets.
Kazakhstan has banned livestock imports from multiple Russian regions following warnings from Professor Gabbas Absatirov about new diseases linked to imports and criticism of veterinary controls.
Patients in Kazakhstan's Aktobe region report critical shortages of cancer medications like Capecitabine for over two months. The state distributor acknowledges supply difficulties but promises new shipments.
Starting July 1st, 2026 Kazakhstan introduces strict new rules for electric scooters: sidewalk bans become law & rental companies face mandatory insurance & user verification.
Kazakhstan has banned livestock imports from multiple Russian regions due to concerns over dangerous animal diseases. A professor criticizes insufficient border controls following past outbreaks.
Families of victims killed in a gas explosion at a cafe in Shchuchinsk will receive state survivor benefits. The blast injured 28 people, with 7 fatalities.
Families who lost loved ones in a deadly cafe explosion in Shchuchinsk will receive survivor benefits and burial allowances as an investigation into the tragedy begins.
Following a deadly gas explosion at a cafe in Shchuchinsk that killed seven and injured 28, Kazakh authorities have launched an investigation and announced financial aid for victims' families.
Kazakhstan is now one of five global leaders in teacher salary satisfaction, with approval rates jumping from 39% to 71% since 2018.
Kazakhstan is now one of the top five countries globally for teacher salary satisfaction, with the rate jumping from 39% in 2018 to 71% in 2024.
Kazakhstan is now one of the top five countries globally for teacher salary satisfaction, with rates jumping from 39% to 71% since 2018.
WHO experts are conducting a final assessment of Kazakhstan's medicine regulatory system. A positive result could grant the country an elevated international status.
WHO experts are conducting a final assessment in Astana to evaluate Kazakhstan's drug regulation system. The outcome could elevate the country to an internationally recognized third maturity level.
WHO experts are conducting a final assessment in Astana that could grant Kazakhstan's drug regulatory system an advanced 'maturity level 3' status, aligning it with international standards.
Cancer patients in Kazakhstan report critical shortages of essential drugs like Capecitabine, with some medications missing for over two months. The state distributor acknowledges supply chain difficulties while promising new shipments.
Kazakhstan introduces strict new regulations for electric scooters effective July 2026: sidewalk riding is banned entirely while rental services require driver's licenses & mandatory insurance.
A professor warns that new livestock diseases are entering Kazakhstan via imports and transit from Russia. Citing recent incidents at border checkpoints and an unfavorable FMD situation in Russia, he criticized insufficient border controls.
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Health reports a significant reduction in doctor shortages following reforms to medical education standards, rural incentives, and staff protection measures.
A Su-30SM fighter jet crashed in Kazakhstan's Karaganda region. Both pilots survived after ejecting safely and are receiving medical care.
