AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMaternal and Child Health: Kazakhstan reports infant mortality at 3 per 1,000 live births and plans to build 16 children’s hospitals and perinatal centres. Officials credit improved perinatal care and earlier detection; survival among extremely low-birth-weight infants is 57%. Cancer Research: Nazarbayev University doctoral researcher Sanazar Kadyr is testing a gel-based nanoparticle system to deliver drugs directly to intestinal tumours, potentially sparing healthy cells. The work remains at an early stage. Healthcare Workforce: Vacancies far outnumber applicants for key specialists: Kazakhstan has 100 resumes for 469 obstetrician-gynaecologist posts, 139 for 448 paediatrician roles and 75 for 300 anaesthesiologist-resuscitator positions. School Wellness: Free archery classes are being introduced in schools in major cities, giving students a new route into sport and physical activity.
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