September 28, 2026
Youth and HIV: Meeting Held in Kokshetau Between the HIV Prevention Center and Youth Health CentersOn September 28, 2026, an interdepartmental meeting was held in Kokshetau between the Akmola Regional HIV Prevention Center and the Youth Health Centers at the City Polyclinic and Panacea Clinic LLP. The meeting focused on HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention, as well as further development of joint preventive efforts among young people. The meeting was opened by Saule Zhakanova, Deputy Chief Physician of the HIV Center. During the meeting, Asel Baltabayeva, Head of the Prevention Department, presented the current HIV situation in Akmola Region and spoke about approaches to information and educational work on HIV and STIs among adolescents and young people. Representatives of the Youth Health Centers, Zhibek Alieva and Ulpan Amanbayeva, shared their experience and highlighted key challenges in preventive work with young people. The specialists discussed further cooperation between the HIV Center and Youth Health Centers, identified key areas for joint work, and considered approaches to organizing preventive activities for adolescents and young people.Joint efforts by the HIV Center and Youth Health Centers will help strengthen cooperation among specialists and expand preventive work with young people, making reliable information about HIV, STIs, testing, and maintaining good health more accessible.
more »September 18, 2026
Almaty Doctors Discuss Early HIV DetectionOn September 16, specialists from the Almaty City Center for AIDS Prevention and Control held a working meeting with medical staff from city polyclinics to discuss the timely detection of HIV infection.The discussion focused primarily on raising awareness among medical professionals and ensuring the timely ordering of tests. Early HIV detection enables the prompt initiation of antiretroviral therapy, allowing the infection to be controlled and the patients' quality of life to be maintained.During the meeting, specialists reviewed clinical scenarios where recommending HIV screening is crucial and discussed specific signs and conditions that warrant additional testing. Particular attention was paid to the collaboration between primary healthcare providers and the AIDS Center."Timely referral for screening, accurate assessment of risk factors, and careful attention to disease manifestations help reduce the time between the initial consultation and diagnosis," noted A. Nurkerimova, Deputy Director of the Almaty City AIDS Center.The specialists emphasized that modern testing methods can detect HIV infection even in the absence of pronounced symptoms. Once a diagnosis is confirmed, the patient is prescribed the necessary treatment to control the infection and reduce the risk of complications.Such working meetings aim to enhance the professional knowledge of medical staff and improve approaches to the early detection of HIV infection.
more »
