May 14, 2025

Kokshetau students took part in Reproductive Health Week
From May 12 to 16, 2025, Kazakhstan is hosting the week of reproductive health, which coincides with the events dedicated to the World Day of memory of people who died from AIDS.The purpose of the week is to raise the level of public awareness on reproductive health, prevention of infectious diseases, Family Planning and the formation of a culture of responsible parenting.The Republican information and educational campaign is held with the support of the National Commission for women's affairs, family and demographic policy under the president of the Republic of Kazakhstan.One of the events of the week was a meeting held on May 14 by the Akmola Regional Center for the Prevention of HIV infection together with the Youth Health Center "panacea" for students of the construction and Technical College of Kokshetau."Today, together with the Youth Center, we held a dialogue platform, where we talked about the most important aspects of reproductive health and sex education in the format of open communication with children," said nurlybek Konuspayev, a specialist in the Prevention Department of the HIV Center.According to UNFPA (UN agency for the protection of sexual and reproductive health), most adolescents in Kazakhstan do not know enough about the risks and methods of prevention of early onset of sexual life. More than 60% of young people aged 15-19 do not know how to protect themselves from sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies. more »

May 14, 2025

Seminar for young people
In Astana, within the framework of the Reproductive Health Week and the International Day of Remembrance of Those who Died of AIDS, in order to raise awareness of the level of knowledge of young people about HIV infection and STIs, a training seminar with HIV expression testing was held at the Higher Medical College jointly with the «Zhas Tolkyn» Youth Health Center.The training seminar began with a speech by the Deputy director for the educational part of the Higher Medical College, specialists - gynecologist and dermatovenerologist of the ICZ «Zhas Tolkyn». more »

May 13, 2025

Know how to protect yourself from HIV
On May 13, students of the Almaty College of Technology learned a lot of new and useful things about HIV prevention. A lecture on transmission routes and ways to protect against HIV for students was given by specialists of the Center for the Prevention and Control of AIDS in Almaty. The event is organized as part of the Reproductive Health Week. HIV prevention begins with awareness. Knowledge helps young people to take an informed approach to their health and safety issues. One of the most effective methods of HIV and STI prevention is the use of condoms during every sexual encounter. Regular testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections is also important. - Special attention in prevention is paid to countering stigma and discrimination against people affected by HIV. An open and respectful attitude helps people not to be afraid to find out their status, seek help and start treatment in a timely manner, if necessary," says Ansagul Derbisalieva, a social worker at the AIDS Center in Almaty. At the event, everyone could find out their HIV status. The doctors conducted an express test, and after 20 minutes you could find out your result. Psychosocial counseling was conducted with all those who passed the test. Ozindi AITV-dan korgau ushin bil! 2025 zhylgy 13 mamyrda Almaty technologiyalyk collegein studentin AITV infectionsin aldyn alu turaly koptegen zhana zhane paidaly akparat aldy. Almaty kalalyk ZHITS-tyn aldyn alu zhane ogan karsi kures ortalygyn mamandary studentterge AITV-nyn zhugu zholdary men odan korganu tasilderi turaly daris okydy. Ic-sphere Reproductivti densaulyk aptalygy ayasynda uyymdastyryldy. AITV-nyn aldyn alu — bul, en aldymen, akparattanudan bastalady. Bilim zhastarga oz densaulygyna zhane kauipsizdigine sanaly turde karauga komektesdi. AITV men ZhBI-din (zhynystyk zholmen beriletin infection) aldyn aludyn en tiimdi adisterin biri – arbir zhynystyk katynas kezinde mushekap koldan. Sonday-ak AITV men baska da ZHBI-larga unemi test tapsyryp otyru manyzdy. – AITV-nyn aldyn alu sharalarynda the stigma of men kemsitushilikke karsi kureske yerekshe nazar audarylady. AITV-men omir suretin adamdarga ashyk zhane kurmetpen karau – olardyn oz martebesin biluden korykpai, komek surap, kazhet bolgan zhagdaida uakytyly emdeluine mumkindik beredi, – deidi Almaty kalasy LIVES ortalygyn aleumettik kyzmetkeri Derbisalieva Ansagul. Is-shara barysynda barlyk kalaushylar oz AITV murtebesin anyktai aldy. Meditsynalyk kyzmetkerler express-testileu zhurgizip, natizheler nebar 20 minutes ishinde dayyn boldy. Testileuden atken barlyk azamattarga psychoeleumettik kenes beryldi. more »

May 13, 2025

NGOs take part in Reproductive Health Week in Astana
As part of the Reproductive Health Week, a meeting of a mutual assistance group dedicated to an open dialogue about health was held at the Public Foundation "Life in Spite". Important topics such as HIV and STI prevention, as well as their impact on reproductive health, were discussed at the meeting. The consultation from the HIV Prevention Center was conducted by infectious disease specialist A. Kazenova. She focused on issues of family planning and contraception, protection of women's and men's health, emphasizing the importance of timely screening examinations. For those who needed more in-depth consultation, referrals were given to specialized specialists of the HIV Center, including a gynecologist and a dermatovenerologist. According to the head of the Public Foundation, A. Mukushev, such meetings find positive reviews among patients. "At the meeting of the mutual assistance group, a very important component of public health was considered – sexual and reproductive health. We reminded that prevention is not only timely treatment, but also regular visits to doctors, and that taking care of reproductive health is important for both women and men," she shared. Thanks to the atmosphere of trust created by the organizers of the meeting, the participants were able to actively and openly discuss reproductive health issues, share opinions and support each other. It is worth noting that the foundation's office provides online and offline psychological consultations for people living with HIV. more »

May 13, 2025

Taking care of yourself is a step towards health
As part of the second day of the Reproductive Health Week, dedicated to women's health, a lecture was organized by specialists of the Center for the Prevention and Control of AIDS for high school students of 202 schools in Almaty. The main topic was the prevention of HIV infection and the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. The doctors reminded that taking care of one's health begins with awareness and responsible behavior. Medical specialists told the students exactly how HIV is transmitted and what misconceptions exist around the ways of its transmission. Special attention was paid to personal safety issues, the role of prevention and the importance of regular medical examinations. The students also learned about modern protective equipment, including the use of condoms and the importance of avoiding casual sexual intercourse. In a separate part of the lecture, the doctors talked to the girls about the reproductive system and menstrual health. Discussing such topics helps teenagers develop a conscious and caring attitude towards their bodies. Such educational events form a culture of health among young people and contribute to reducing the risk of infectious diseases. more »

May 13, 2025

The incidence of HIV in Akmola region has decreased by almost one and a half times
This year, for the 42nd time, the world will celebrate the World Day of Remembrance of People Who Died of AIDS, which falls annually on the third Sunday in May. In 2025, this date falls on the 18th. This day is not only an occasion to remember those who died due to illness, but also a reminder of the importance of solidarity, prevention and overcoming the stigma associated with HIV. In four months of 2025, 37 new cases of infection were detected in the Akmola region. This is 11 fewer cases than in the same period last year, which is a decrease of 23%. In terms of morbidity, there is a decrease of 1.4 times. This was announced by the medical staff of the Regional HIV Prevention Center at a briefing in the Regional Communications Service, which was held on May 12. It is worth noting that at the beginning of the month, more than 50,000 people had been tested for HIV, an indicator comparable to the level of last year. Special attention should be paid: As before, the majority of new cases are related to unprotected sexual intercourse. On average, nine out of ten become sexually infected. "On the Day of Remembrance of People who died of AIDS, I would like not only to honor the memory of those whose lives were claimed by this infection, but also to draw the attention of society to people living with HIV. Thanks to modern antiretroviral therapy, we have learned how to control the virus and improve the quality of life of our patients. However, the quality of life is determined not only by the physiological parameters of health, but also by the psychological state. Therefore, it is extremely important to continue the course towards the formation of an informed and tolerant society," said the acting Nurlan Akhilbekov, Chief Physician of the Regional HIV Prevention Center. To this end, the center carries out preventive work in two directions: among the general population and key groups. Social advertising tools, information campaigns and rapid testing campaigns in public places are actively used. HIV infection prevention among key groups is implemented through the Harm Reduction program. According to Balgyn Sarbasova, head of the center's prevention department, all these measures make it possible to maintain a stable epidemiological situation in the region, raise public awareness, and reduce stigmatization and discrimination in society towards people living with HIV. Various events dedicated to the World Day of Remembrance of People who Died of AIDS are scheduled to be held in Akmola region from May 12 to 16. Among them are performances by the center's doctors on local television, information campaigns with the opportunity to take an express HIV test, as well as the active participation of the media and social networks in drawing public attention to issues of safe sexual behavior and the formation of a society free from discrimination against people living with HIV. In conclusion, the center's doctors called for simple preventive measures, namely: not to engage in early sexual intercourse, remain faithful to one sexual partner, and use a condom during any type of sexual contact — whether oral, vaginal, or anal sex. And also pay special attention to the issues of sex education in the family. more »

May 13, 2025

Reproductive Health Week: about HIV infection prevention
Specialists of the Aktobe AIDS Center held an action within the framework of the Reproductive Health Week, which takes place in the country from May 12 to May 16. The action was organized jointly with the youth health center at the city polyclinic No. 2 among the visitors of the Dostyk trading house.The Republican information and educational campaign, organized with the support of the National Commission for Women and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, is aimed at increasing responsibility for reproductive health among the population, preventing sexually transmitted infections and HIV infection. A special corner for rapid HIV testing and counseling was organized in the shopping center, where everyone could find out their HIV status and get advice from specialists. HIV testing provides several important advantages, among which is the opportunity to find out your HIV status and, accordingly, take the necessary measures and decisions about your future life based on knowledge about your health status.- The main objective of our campaign is to draw the attention of the population, including young people, to the problem of the spread of HIV infection. We want to convey to every person reliable and complete information about the main methods of prevention and timely diagnosis of this disease, as well as to form an informed and responsible attitude towards their health among the residents of our city," said Anar Kuralova, an epidemiologist at the Aktobe AIDS Center. Every day of the week is dedicated to a specific topic: May 12, Monday — family planning, today, May 13, Tuesday — the topic of women's health support. For this purpose, open days have been organized in primary health care organizations, where anyone can get free consultations from gynecologists, urologists, dermatovenerologists and psychologists.- I want to thank the organizers for such a useful action! I've learned a lot about HIV infection. Testing is carried out free of charge, absolutely safely, using disposable materials. It is conducted on a strictly confidential basis. I invite residents and guests of the city to take part in such actions," said Zhanna Kuatova, a resident of the city. more »