The First Congress of Kazakhstan’s Sanitary and Epidemiological Service: Valuable Experience for Future Professionals

On September 15, 2026, the First Congress of Employees of Kazakhstan’s Sanitary and Epidemiological Service was held in Almaty. This significant event was dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstanand the 105th anniversary of the establishment of sanitary-bacteriological laboratories in the country.

The Congress served as an important professional platform for reviewing the achievements of the sanitary and epidemiological sector, discussing prospects for its further development, and addressing pressing issues related to ensuring the sanitary and epidemiological well-being of the population in the face of contemporary challenges.

More than 700 specialists from different regions of the country took part in the Congress, including physicians of the sanitary and epidemiological service, scientists, industry experts, international specialists, and representatives of the World Health Organization.

The Congress was also attended by the faculty members of the Faculty of Medicine and Healthcare of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University and fourth-year students of the “Public Health” educational program. Future Public Health Professionals - Participants in an Important Professional Event. For the students, participation in such a large-scale professional event provided an excellent opportunity to connect theoretical knowledge with practical experience, learn about current areas of development of the sanitary and epidemiological service, and gain a deeper understanding of the importance of their future professional activities. During the Congress, the students listened to presentations by leading specialists in the field and became acquainted with current issues of sanitary and epidemiological safety, public health protection, laboratory diagnostics, and contemporary epidemiological challenges.Early exposure to the professional environment not only increases students’ interest in their chosen field but also contributes to the development of their professional outlook, encourages their pursuit of new knowledge, and strengthens their motivation for responsible professional practice in the future. Today’s student is tomorrow’s public health professional.Therefore, the participation of future specialists in such historically significant and professionally important events represents a valuable contribution to the development and strengthening of the sector’s human resource potential.

For the students of the “Public Health” educational program at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, this day became a truly special one - a day of new knowledge, professional development, valuable experience, and inspiration that will undoubtedly become an important part of their professional growth.