Kazakhstan has made measurable progress in its fight against cancer, with mortality declining and five-year survival rates improving. The country now leads Central Asia on both indicators, according to the Ministry of Health.
The ministry reported that the share of cancers detected at an early stage has increased by 6.1 percentage points over the past three years, reaching 36.8%. During the same period, the number of advanced-stage cancer cases fell by 7.5%.
“Five-year patient survival has reached 65%, while mortality has decreased by 26.6%,” the ministry said.
Kazakhstan closes gap with OECD countries
The agency said Kazakhstan is approaching the standards of OECD countries, where early diagnosis and advanced treatment are the cornerstones of cancer care.
According to the ministry, about 246,000 cancer patients are currently under ongoing medical supervision, while approximately 43,000 new cancer cases are diagnosed annually across the country.
New oncology center planned for Almaty
The government previously announced plans to build a new 250-bed oncology center in Almaty. The project has already received state approval.
The facility will feature a robotic-assisted surgical unit, a molecular genetics laboratory and an automated sample preparation system designed to support early cancer detection and provide advanced, high-tech treatment.
