More than 93% of HIV patients in Zhetysu have a suppressed viral load

December 24, 2025

These results were achieved thanks to the joint efforts of governmental and non-governmental organizations within the framework of the UNAIDS campaign “From Challenges to Transformations in the HIV Response.”

Today, HIV infection is no longer a death sentence. Thanks to advances in medicine, it has become a manageable chronic condition. Modern approaches to its treatment and prevention were discussed by Aiman Kaliyeva, Deputy Director of the State Institution “Department of Healthcare of the Zhetysu Region,” and Maral Matembayeva, Head of the Department of Disease Prevention and Public Relations at the Regional Center for HIV Prevention.

According to the speakers, more than 93% of people living with HIV in Zhetysu who are receiving antiretroviral therapy have a suppressed viral load.

The modern approach to treatment takes into account patients’ overall health, including the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and bone-related issues. When treatment regimens are properly followed, therapy effectiveness approaches 100%, and the life expectancy and quality of life of people living with HIV do not differ from those of people without the virus.

The main task of the healthcare system is early detection and the immediate initiation of therapy. HIV treatment in Kazakhstan is accessible, safe, and effective.

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