Development of International Cooperation between KazNMU and Bhawanipur Global Campus (India)
On October 8–9, 2026, as part of the 16th International Conference iNATCONPH26, “From Discovery to Well-being: A Holistic Vision for Global Health,” held in Kolkata, India, an official ceremony was held to mark the handover of the signed Memorandum of Cooperation between Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University (KazNMU) and Bhawanipur Global Campus.
Dariga S. Smailova, PhD, Associate Professor and Head of the Data Center at KazNMU, participated in the conference as a keynote speaker during the plenary session, delivering a presentation entitled “Evidence-based Strategy for Primary Health Care.”
On the second day of the conference, a dedicated session was organized for young researchers from Kazakhstan. Dariga Smailova served as the session moderator, facilitating the presentation of research conducted by young Kazakhstani scientists and contributing to the strengthening of international academic ties. The host institution covered all expenses associated with her trip to India.
The visit marked another milestone in the longstanding scientific collaboration between Dariga S. Smailova, PhD, Associate Professor, and Dr. Reeti Debnath, Associate Professor, Head of Department of Public Health, which has continued for eight years.
As part of the visit, the KazNMU representative visited Bhawanipur Global Campus and became acquainted with its infrastructure, educational opportunities, and research facilities. Particular interest was shown in the Data Lab, which provides access to licensed software, including IBM SPSS, as well as programming and data analysis tools such as Java, Python, and others.
Bhawanipur Global Campus has established a working group dedicated to developing cooperation with Kazakhstan. One of the key areas of collaboration identified was the development of joint educational programmes. Discussions also addressed opportunities for Indian specialists to enroll in PhD programmes in Public Health, with academic supervisors from Kazakhstan and India.
The agreements reached provide a foundation for further development of academic mobility, joint training of research personnel, exchange of expertise, and implementation of international educational and research projects.
Both institutions have expressed their commitment to strengthening their partnership and look forward to establishing long-term and mutually beneficial cooperation between KazNMU and Bhawanipur Global Campus.
