A company called Carna KZ Limited, with authorized capital of $37.5 million, has been registered at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). It was founded by American physician and entrepreneur Salvatore J. Viscomi, creator of a startup focused on early diagnosis of chronic diseases using artificial intelligence, according to infohub.kz.

The new entity specializes in supporting patients with chronic kidney disease and metabolic disorders through the use of AI technologies.

Marcia-Elizabeth Christian Favale, a finance expert, member of the board of directors of Qazaqstan Investment Corporation and former member of the board of directors of the Development Bank of Kazakhstan, has been appointed chief executive officer.

The company's $37.5 million in capital is divided into 20.8 million common shares valued at $1.17 each and 5.5 million preferred shares valued at $2.4 each.

The owner of the company is listed as Salvatore Giovanni Viscomi, an American physician and entrepreneur, a graduate and former employee of Harvard Medical School. He is also a co-founder and head of Carna Health, a startup developing an AI-based platform for the early detection of chronic diseases.

The project initially focused on chronic kidney disease, a condition that can develop for a long time without noticeable symptoms. Today the platform covers cardiorenal metabolic diseases, which include cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic disorders. It uses portable devices for rapid testing and AI algorithms to assess risks based on examination results and medical data.

According to the developers, the system's use can reduce the workload on medical staff by roughly 30% and also cut the cost of treating chronic kidney disease.

In July 2026, Kazakhstan's Ministry of Health signed a memorandum with Carna Health. The document provides for the possibility of implementing pilot projects at primary health care organizations, the digitalization of records for patients with chronic diseases, and the development of digital skills among medical workers, including in rural areas.

It was previously reported that UAE-based cargo carrier SolitAir registered a Kazakh entity at the AIFC. The company is likely planning to develop an air cargo delivery business through Kazakhstan.