March 12026
Cancer Patients in Kazakhstan Face Months-Long Shortages of Vital Drugs
Kazakhstan's sole medicine distributor acknowledges months-long shortages of vital cancer drugs, promising new shipments while blaming supplier issues.
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Kazakhstan Ranks Among Top 5 Nations for Teacher Salary Satisfaction
Kazakhstan is now one of five global leaders in teacher salary satisfaction, with approval rates jumping from 39% to 71% since 2018.
February 27, 2026
February 262026
WHO Experts Conduct Final Assessment of Kazakhstan's Drug Regulatory System
WHO experts are conducting a final assessment of Kazakhstan's medicine regulatory system. A positive result could grant the country an elevated international status.
March 12026
Kazakhstan to Enforce Stricter E-Scooter Rules from July 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.
March 12026
Kazakhstan Closes Borders to Russian Livestock Amid Disease Outbreak Concerns
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.
February 272026
Kazakhstan to Pay Survivor Benefits After Deadly Cafe Explosion in Shchuchinsk
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.
February 272026
Families of Shchuchinsk Cafe Blast Victims to Receive Survivor Benefits
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.
February 272026
Kazakhstan Ranks Among Top Five Nations for Teacher Salary Satisfaction
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.
February 282026
Cancer Patients in Kazakhstan Face Critical Drug Shortages for Months
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.
February 262026
WHO Experts Conduct Final Assessment of Kazakhstan's Drug Regulation System
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.
February 282026
Kazakhstan to Enforce Stricter Rules for Electric Scooters Starting July 2026
Starting July 1st, 2026 Kazakhstan introduces strict new rules for electric scooters: sidewalk bans become law & rental companies face mandatory insurance & user verification.
February 282026
Kazakhstan Closes Borders to Russian Livestock Amid Disease Outbreak Concerns
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.
February 232026
Kazakhstan Sees 12.5% Rise in Fetal Pathology Detection, Cuts Infant Mortality
Kazakhstan reports progress in maternal and child health with increased detection of fetal pathologies and reduced infant mortality rates through expanded screening programs and digital healthcare initiatives.
February 272026
Kazakhstan Announces Support Measures for Victims of Shchuchinsk Explosion
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.
February 272026
Kazakhstan Ranks Among Top 5 Nations for Teacher Salary Satisfaction
Kazakhstan is now one of the top five countries globally for teacher salary satisfaction, with rates jumping from 39% to 71% since 2018.
February 262026
WHO Experts Conduct Final Assessment of Kazakhstan's Drug Regulatory System
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.
February 262026
Cancer Patients in Kazakhstan Face Critical Drug Shortages for Months
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.
February 262026
Kazakhstan to Enforce New E-Scooter Rules from July 2026
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.
February 262026
Professor Warns of Critical Livestock Disease Threat from Russia
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.
February 232026
Kazakhstan Reports 12.5% Increase in Fetal Pathology Detection
Kazakhstan's healthcare reforms focusing on digital patronage and early intervention centers are yielding results: fetal pathology detection is up by over twelve percent while infant mortality rates decline.