Not a single case of monkeypox has been
registered in Kazakhstan, and the epidemiological situation in the country
remains stable, as was stated today at a government meeting. According to
specialists, the risk of an outbreak of the dangerous infection is minimal.
Despite this, the Kazakh Health Ministry is taking all necessary measures to
prevent the virus from entering the country. Sanitary and quarantine controls
at border checkpoints have been strengthened, with special attention given to
citizens arriving from countries where monkeypox cases have been reported. In
the event of suspected cases, action algorithms for medical services have been
developed, and the necessary amount of pharmaceuticals is being formed.
«At present, there is no major cause for concern,
as no cases of monkeypox have been reported in Kazakhstan. Nevertheless, this
is not a reason for complacency. The Kazakh Health Ministry must continue
monitoring the situation and take measures to prevent the infection from
entering the country, with a particular focus on enhancing controls at airports
and border crossings,» said Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.
Kazakh government discusses preparations
for heating season
The meeting also addressed preparations for the
upcoming heating season. According to industry experts, about 90 percent of
educational and healthcare facilities and around 70 percent of residential
buildings are ready. Efforts to supply fuel to social facilities, energy
sources, and the private sector are proceeding as planned. This year, 92.5
billion tenge has been allocated from the budget for the modernization of
heating networks. Prime Minister Bektenov directed that all educational
facilities be fully prepared by September 1, and healthcare and residential
buildings by October 15.
