Campaign “From Challenges to Change — Strengthening the HIV Response” Launched in Zhambyl Region

November 10, 2025

Every year, on the eve of World AIDS Day, large-scale information, education, and prevention activities are held around the world. This year, the campaign runs from 10 November to 10 December under the theme “From Challenges to Change — Strengthening the HIV Response.”

Within the framework of this campaign, various activities will take place across Zhambyl region, including meetings, forums, interactive platforms, thematic round tables, as well as regional volleyball and football tournaments among college students, lectures, and seminars.

Such events help increase youth engagement, foster a culture of HIV prevention, and promote commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

The main goal of the campaign is to promote a culture of HIV prevention, prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and other diseases, raise public awareness, encourage responsible attitudes toward personal health, develop safer behavioural practices, and promote health and well-being.

The official launch of the campaign in Zhambyl region took place on 10 November in the conference hall of the Regional Centre for HIV Prevention and Control, with participation from the media. Regional TV channels and journalists were invited to the event.

During the press conference, G. Kalmetova, Deputy Chief Physician for Organizational and Epidemiological Work at the Zhambyl Regional Centre for HIV Prevention and Control, presented information on the Centre’s activities, the regional HIV epidemiological situation, achieved results, and upcoming tasks.

In addition, O. Abdikerimova, Head of the Organizational and Methodological Department, and S. Dulatbayeva, Epidemiologist of the Mobile Team, shared their experience in HIV and STI prevention, promotion of mental and sexual and reproductive health among adolescents, and the development of personal responsibility for one’s health.

Currently, the HIV situation in Zhambyl region remains under continuous control. Modern treatment methods improve the quality of life of people living with HIV and significantly reduce the risk of further transmission.

Throughout the year, specialists of the Centre regularly conduct information, education, and communication (IEC) activities aimed at raising public awareness about HIV, promoting early testing, and reducing stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV.

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