More than 1.8 billion tenge has been allocated for applied medical research in the Aktobe region. Scientists at the West Kazakhstan Medical University are working on six major projects aimed at addressing pressing healthcare challenges, according to infohub.kz.
These include four grant-funded and two program-targeted research projects. In particular, specialists are developing methods for early cancer detection, conducting research to predict the course of stomach cancer, studying the effects of radiation on the body, and seeking ways to prevent teenage suicides.
The main goal of the new research is not to remain theoretical but to implement the scientists' developments in hospitals and clinics for the timely detection of severe diseases and assessment of environmental risks.
According to the Aktobe region akimat, a Science Council has also been established in the region. It works to strengthen interaction between the scientific community, government agencies, and industrial enterprises.
Earlier, the Ministry of Health reported on social media about what has changed in rural healthcare in the republic over several years, which major medical facilities have been built, and what work is still ongoing.
Thus, since 2019, more than 1,200 healthcare facilities have been established in the country. Among the major ones are the National Research Oncology Center and the National Coordination Center for Emergency Medicine with 200 beds in Astana, as well as the National Research Center for Infectious Diseases with 350 beds in Almaty. Construction of another 51 medical facilities worth 108 billion tenge is currently underway. These include multi-specialty hospitals and new clinics.