Sport and Knowledge for Health

December 5, 2025

A series of activities promoting healthy lifestyles and HIV prevention among young people took place in the Zhambyl District. The initiative combined sports competitions among college students and an information and awareness seminar for schoolchildren.

In the village of Uzynagash, a volleyball tournament was held among students from colleges across Zhambyl District. Both young men and women took part, demonstrating a high level of athletic skill and strong team spirit.

As a result of the competitions, the Uzynagash Medical College team took first place among the men’s teams, while the Zh. Zhabayev Vocational College team won among the women’s teams.
The event was attended by A. Onlybekkyzy, Deputy Director for Educational Work at Uzynagash Medical College. In total, the sports activities involved around 100 students, with 28 participants directly competing in the games.

On the same day, an information and awareness seminar on HIV prevention was conducted for students of grades 8–11. The seminar, held at Zhambyl Secondary School, was organized in two sessions and reached a total of 245 school students.

During the meeting, specialists spoke with adolescents about HIV transmission routes, prevention measures, and the importance of taking personal responsibility for one’s health. They also dispelled common myths and misconceptions about HIV. The open-dialogue format allowed students to freely ask questions and receive accurate, professional answers.

These activities made an important contribution to promoting health awareness, strengthening HIV prevention efforts, and encouraging active and healthy lifestyles among young people in Zhambyl District.

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