As part of the Reproductive Health Week, a roundtable discussion was held in Astana, BAQ.KZ reports.
The event brought together doctors, experts, and representatives of the National Commission on Women’s Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The roundtable served as an expert dialogue platform for discussing current challenges, trends, and solutions related to women's reproductive health in Kazakhstan. Participants focused on prevention, public awareness, and expanding access to modern medical services. Key topics included modern approaches to reproductive health protection, the impact of social factors, the accessibility and awareness of modern contraception methods, and the need to develop comprehensive strategies for women’s health across all age groups.
Moderating the discussion, Nazym Zhangazy, member of the National Commission, noted that particular attention was paid to the regions during the week. She highlighted that during meetings with local communities and youth, participants openly discussed social issues, access to healthcare services, disease prevention, and the importance of HPV vaccination.
During the open dialogue, experts also raised issues such as adolescent sexual development, early pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and men’s role and responsibility in maintaining reproductive health.
“Some women are afraid to appear vulnerable, shy to ask questions, or may not recognize certain symptoms as a reason to see a specialist—so they endure them for years. That’s why initiatives like Kazakhstan Women’s Health are so crucial. They help establish new norms in society—like speaking openly, asking questions, and taking care of one’s health,” said reproductive health specialist Dr. Almaz Ibragimov.
As a result of the roundtable, participants agreed on the need to unite the efforts of government, civil society, and the private sector to systematically promote women's health initiatives.
The event brought together doctors, experts, and representatives of the National Commission on Women’s Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The roundtable served as an expert dialogue platform for discussing current challenges, trends, and solutions related to women's reproductive health in Kazakhstan. Participants focused on prevention, public awareness, and expanding access to modern medical services. Key topics included modern approaches to reproductive health protection, the impact of social factors, the accessibility and awareness of modern contraception methods, and the need to develop comprehensive strategies for women’s health across all age groups.
Moderating the discussion, Nazym Zhangazy, member of the National Commission, noted that particular attention was paid to the regions during the week. She highlighted that during meetings with local communities and youth, participants openly discussed social issues, access to healthcare services, disease prevention, and the importance of HPV vaccination.
During the open dialogue, experts also raised issues such as adolescent sexual development, early pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and men’s role and responsibility in maintaining reproductive health.
“Some women are afraid to appear vulnerable, shy to ask questions, or may not recognize certain symptoms as a reason to see a specialist—so they endure them for years. That’s why initiatives like Kazakhstan Women’s Health are so crucial. They help establish new norms in society—like speaking openly, asking questions, and taking care of one’s health,” said reproductive health specialist Dr. Almaz Ibragimov.
As a result of the roundtable, participants agreed on the need to unite the efforts of government, civil society, and the private sector to systematically promote women's health initiatives.