April 7 – World Health Day “A Step Toward a Healthy Life”
On April 7, 2026, an educational event titled “A Step Toward a Healthy Life” was held at the Department of Epidemiology with the course of HIV Infection and Infection Control at S.D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, dedicated to World Health Day.
The main objective of the event was to promote healthy lifestyle principles among students, enhance health awareness, and strengthen knowledge in disease prevention. Special emphasis was placed on fostering personal responsibility for health and promoting preventive medicine approaches.
The event covered key aspects of a healthy lifestyle, including balanced nutrition, physical activity, mental well-being, prevention of harmful habits, and infectious disease prevention. Interactive discussions and student engagement activities were also incorporated.
As part of the practical component, students together with advisors visited the Главный ботанический сад, where they participated in 120 minutes of outdoor physical activity. A total of 50 students took part, gaining hands-on experience in maintaining a healthy lifestyle through movement, nature exposure, and stress reduction.
Students actively participated, demonstrated strong interest, and gained valuable knowledge on maintaining and improving their health. The event contributed to developing a conscious attitude toward health and reinforcing preventive approaches in medical education.
Event organizers:
Senior Curator of the H. Dosmukhamedov School of Public Health — Beisenbinova Zh.B.,
Associate Professor Alimkhanova K.N.,
Assistant Professor Temirbayeva L.Zh.,
Lecturer Maksutova G.S.,
Assistant Ormanbetova N.B.
