Towards a Future Without HIV

December 11, 2025

On 10 December, the United Nations Office in Almaty hosted the presentation of the draft document “Strategic Vision for the Sustainability of the HIV Response for the Period 2030+ in the Republic of Kazakhstan.”

The discussion brought together representatives of governmental, international, and non-governmental organizations. Welcoming remarks were delivered by Zh. Abdrashov, Ambassador-at-Large and Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Representative Office in Almaty; R. T. Kuanyshbekova, Director of the Kazakh National Centre for Infectious Diseases Control; N. Kh. Amanzholov, President of the Central Asian Association of People Living with HIV; and E. V. Gvozdeva, UNAIDS Country Director in Kazakhstan.

The document, grounded in the achievement of the 2030 targets and focused on sustaining the results beyond that period, outlines new directions for ensuring the long-term sustainability of the national HIV response.

An emotional highlight of the event was the appreciation ceremony recognizing cooperation with UNAIDS and acknowledging the contributions of national and international partners to the implementation of HIV response efforts.

The Kazakh National Centre for Infectious Diseases Control expressed sincere gratitude to UNAIDS for its recognition, support, and enduring partnership. The letter of appreciation stated:

“We highly value your professionalism, openness, and commitment to joint development. Thanks to our shared efforts, we have successfully implemented important initiatives and achieved significant progress in delivering an effective HIV response in Kazakhstan.”

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