November 28, 2025
A round table titled “Take Care of Yourself — Know and Act!” was held in KokshetauAnother event dedicated to World AIDS Day took place at Abay Myrzakhmetov Kokshetau University.
On this day, November 27, the student audience became a platform for discussing current health issues. The participants talked about measures for preventing HIV infection and sexually transmitted infections, the importance of early testing, and also paid attention to the topic of tuberculosis.
Interestingly, the round table with the telling title “Take Care of Yourself — Know and Act!” truly reflected the essence of what was happening. Young men and women not only received useful information from healthcare professionals but were also able to learn their HIV status right at the event.
“Today we had a truly productive and engaging meeting with the youth. It is gratifying that the university students were very active, and the topics discussed sparked genuine interest. Such collaboration between medical and educational institutions gives young people the opportunity to safeguard their health, pay attention to risky behaviors, and, if such risks exist, correct them,” shared Asel Baltabayeva, head of the preventive work department of the Akmola Regional Center for HIV Prevention.
As a reminder, every year on December 1, World AIDS Day is observed worldwide. Its goal is to draw public attention to the issue of HIV spread and to show support for people living with this diagnosis.
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HIV prevention - It is important to know your HIV status! On November 27, 2025, as part of the Global AIDS Campaign under the slogan «From challenges to transformations in response to HIV», specialists from the Center for HIV Prevention of the Astana city Akimat conducted a large-scale rapid HIV testing campaign for employees and visitors of the Astana Shopping Center.
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Youth in Aktobe Tested Their Knowledge About HIV in an Intellectual QuizThe Aktobe Regional Center for HIV Prevention, together with the private fund “Qoldau Event,” organized an intellectual quiz game for the region’s youth. The event was timed to coincide with World AIDS Day, observed on December 1.
The main goal of the event was to draw young people’s attention to the issue of HIV spread, provide accurate and complete information about the main HIV prevention measures, methods of timely diagnosis, and to foster a conscious and responsible attitude toward health among the younger generation.
Participants, representing six teams, had to complete five rounds, each requiring answers to questions about HIV prevention, protective measures, and preventing stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV. The game showed that students were best informed about protective measures and routes of HIV transmission. In total, there were 30 questions on HIV prevention.
“For me, this quiz was an excellent opportunity not only to test my knowledge but also to learn a lot of new things. The game format makes the topic of HIV more understandable and accessible for us, young people. I think such events should be held more often,” said participant Ayim Sabit.
At the end of the quiz, all teams received certificates and consolation prizes, while the winning teams taking 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places were awarded cash prizes.
Students from Aktobe Regional University named after K. Zhubanov, Bopai Khanim Higher Medical College, Bolashak Higher Medical College, and West Kazakhstan State Medical University named after M. Ospanov participated in the game.
The quiz took place at the “Aqtobe IT Hub” coworking center. During the event, all visitors and attendees of the coworking center could take express HIV testing and receive informational brochures titled “HIV Can Be Invisible – GET TESTED.”
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Youth “HIV Party” in the Abai RegionIn the Abai region, events dedicated to World AIDS Day continue under the motto: “From Challenges to Transformations in Response to HIV.”
The Regional Center for HIV Prevention, with the support of the leadership of Alikhan Bokeikhanov University, organized one of the main campaign events: an interactive youth event called the “HIV Party.”
The speakers at the event included Dilara Tukeeva, a doctor from the Regional Center for HIV Prevention; Adil Kadyrgaliev, a representative of the NGO “SocKZ”; and a person living with HIV.
Adil Kadyrgaliev, as a public figure, spoke about how he maintains openness when society is not always ready for honesty and what it means for him to be a person of support.
The person living with HIV shared their life story: how they accepted their status, their motivation for antiretroviral (ARV) treatment, and their active role in educating youth about HIV prevention.
Dilara Tukeeva emphasized that knowledge and openness play a key role in reducing stigma against people living with HIV. When society understands how HIV is transmitted, that modern therapy allows people to live full lives, and that it does not pose a risk to others, fear and prejudice disappear.
In a live dialogue format, students discussed the most important HIV prevention issues, debunked common myths and stereotypes, and highlighted the importance of regular testing and supporting people living with HIV.
During the event, an educational quiz in the Kahoot game format was held to test participants’ knowledge about HIV. The most active participants were awarded prizes from the organizers.
Students showed high engagement, and at the end of the event, all interested attendees underwent rapid HIV testing.
more »November 27, 2025
Students in Atyrau Debunk Myths about HIV at an HIV-themed EventFrom 10 November to 10 December, Kazakhstan is holding the national information campaign “From Challenges to Transformations in the HIV Response.” As part of this campaign, specialists from the Atyrau Regional Centre for HIV Prevention organized an innovative meeting for students of Kh. Dosmukhamedov University — an HIV-themed event.
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Leading Experts to Discuss HIV Innovations in AlmatyOn 2 December 2025, Almaty will host the International Scientific and Practical Conference “HIV: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow”. The event is organized as part of the information campaign dedicated to World AIDS Day, marked annually on 1 December, under the theme “From Challenges to Transformations in the HIV Response.”
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Almaty Region: Fewer New HIV Cases — Greater Awareness and TestingA press conference dedicated to World AIDS Day was held at the Regional Communications Service of Almaty Region. The briefing addressed the HIV situation in the region, the outcomes of prevention efforts, and the level of public participation in testing. Specialists also presented concrete data on activities conducted during the awareness month.
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The Earlier, the Better: Mobile HIV Testing Campaigns in Almaty Region DistrictsOn 25–26 November 2025, specialists from the Almaty Regional AIDS Centre conducted “Open Day” outreach events in the villages of Kosozhen and Karoy in Ili district, as well as in the adult outpatient clinic of the Talgar District Central Hospital. The activities were held as part of the campaign dedicated to World AIDS Day.
more »November 26, 2025
A conference dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of HIV infection was held in AstanaWithin the framework of the World AIDS Campaign, a conference «Topical issues of HIV infection in modern conditions» was held under the organization of the Astana City Public Health Department, dedicated to comprehensive measures to prevent the spread of HIV infection, improve the quality of diagnosis, discuss new approaches, standards and interaction between medical organizations.
Opening the conference, the experts emphasized the relevance of the issues discussed: «Active HIV detection at an early stage, timely administration of therapy and monitoring of its effectiveness are key conditions for achieving a stable reduction in morbidity,» said S.B. Musina, Deputy Director of the HIV Prevention Center.
The participants were presented with the trends and epidemiology of HIV infection, indications for examination, risks for medical workers, and emergency models. The head of the Epidemiological Department, B.K. Kultanova, noted that monitoring the quality of the examination according to clinical indications shows insufficient coverage of the examination and detection of HIV in some PHC. «Most new cases are detected during hospitalization. We need to increase attention to screening for clinical indications at the primary health care level, since early diagnosis directly affects the prognosis and effectiveness of treatment,» she stressed.
The head of the medical and preventive department, G.T. Shayakhmetova, spoke about the principles of ART and management of PLHIV with concomitant diseases, the specifics of managing patients in the older age group, and the route of the patient being referred for treatment of viral hepatitis C.
According to the participants, such events allow for the exchange of experience between specialists, the sharing of professional knowledge, and the joint identification and elimination of possible gaps in practical activities.
more »November 26, 2025
Concert Program for World AIDS Day in a Women's ColonyAt Women's Colony No. 10, located in the village of Zhaugaushty in the Almaty region, a concert program was held dedicated to World AIDS Day. The event aimed to raise awareness among incarcerated women about HIV and sexually transmitted infections, strengthen knowledge on prevention, and promote a tolerant attitude toward people living with HIV.
During the program, the host welcomed the participants and introduced the theme of the day, emphasizing the importance of preventive work and respectful treatment of people affected by HIV. Next, invited guests were introduced, including the senior physician of the institution’s medical service, B. Rakhimberdiev, Acting Deputy Head of the Institution for Educational Work, Major of Justice A. Seitov, and epidemiologist of the Almaty Regional AIDS Center, A. Ibraimova.
The informational and musical segment included the screening of videos about HIV, artistic performances by pre-trial detainees, and musical numbers. The program was conducted in an atmosphere of open dialogue and educational focus, allowing participants to expand their knowledge and receive answers to pressing questions.
At the conclusion of the event, the host summarized the outcomes, after which representatives of the AIDS Center expressed their gratitude to the participants and presented certificates and commemorative gifts to the most active attendees.
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