HIV Prevention Issues Discussed in Petropavlovsk

November 6, 2026

A seminar on HIV prevention and adolescent safety was held in Petropavlovsk.

On November 4, 2026, a seminar was held at the Sabit Mukanov North Kazakhstan Regional Scientific Library. The event focused on the prevention of HIV infection and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), promoting safe behavior among adolescents, preventing domestic violence, and identifying early signs of problems in families with children.

The event was organized by the Regional Center for HIV Prevention and the Petropavlovsk Youth Resource Center.

The seminar was held as part of the comprehensive joint action plan for educational institutions for the 2026–2027 academic year.

The speakers included Asiya Sharipova, a dermatovenereologist at the Regional Center for HIV Prevention, and Oksana Simukhina, a specialist at the Center, as well as representatives of the education sector, law enforcement agencies, youth organizations, and specialists in psychological support and physical education.

The event brought together heads of education departments, specialists responsible for educational and extracurricular activities from district education departments, and deputy school principals responsible for educational activities in Petropavlovsk. More than 50 people attended the seminar.

During the seminar, specialists addressed the prevention of HIV infection and STIs among adolescents, discussed the role of educational institutions in promoting responsible attitudes toward health, and examined measures to prevent domestic violence and identify children facing difficult life circumstances in a timely manner.

Particular attention was paid to strengthening interagency cooperation and coordinating joint prevention efforts among schoolchildren.

“Such events help improve the professional competence of educators, facilitate the exchange of experience among specialists from various agencies, and promote a comprehensive approach to protecting the health and safety of the younger generation,” said Asiya Sharipova, a dermatovenereologist at the Regional Center for HIV Prevention.

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