Copenhagen, 27–29 October 2026 – Kazakh delegation led by First Vice-Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan Timur Sultangaziyev participated in the 76th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe. The event brought together senior health officials and high-level representatives from 53 countries of the WHO European Region, as well as representatives of international organizations and the expert community.
In his address, Timur Sultangaziyev emphasized the importance of strengthening national health systems, improving access to and the quality of healthcare services, and expanding international cooperation in public health. Particular attention was given to the development of primary health care, the introduction of modern technologies, and the achievement of universal health coverage.
One of the key events was the high-level technical briefing on primary health care, "Alma-Ata+50", which focused on further advancing approaches to strengthening health systems based on the principles of accessibility, equity, and responsiveness to people's needs.
On the sidelines of the session, bilateral meetings were also held with Dr. Corinne Capuano, Acting Regional Director of the WHO Regional Office for Europe, as well as with the heads of delegations of Belgium, Qatar, Indonesia, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The discussions focused on prospects for further cooperation in healthcare, the exchange of expertise, and the implementation of joint initiatives.
In addition, a closed meeting dedicated to the nomination of candidates for the WHO Executive Board was held on 28 October, during which the candidacy of Timur Sultangaziyev, representing Kazakhstan, was considered.
In his concluding remarks, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted the crucial role of primary health care in achieving universal health coverage and strengthening the resilience of national health systems. He also underscored the importance of further developing international cooperation to address pressing public health challenges.
The participation of the Kazakh delegation in the session reaffirmed Kazakhstan's commitment to strengthening international cooperation and advancing joint initiatives aimed at developing resilient and accessible health systems.
