In 2023, on September 20, a round table on the prevention of anthrax was held at the Auezov substation of the Semey Emergency Medical Care Station. The participants of the round table were medical workers (doctors, paramedics) of the Auezov substation of the ambulance service.
Students of the 5411 group of the Faculty of General Medicine reported on the epidemiological situation regarding anthrax in the Republic of Kazakhstan, noting that there are more than 2,500 inpatient-unsafe points in the country.
Since the beginning of 2024, 12 confirmed cases of anthrax have been registered in the republic (Zhambyl region – 1 case, Almaty – 1 case (resident of Almaty region), Almaty region – 10 cases).
The clinic, early diagnosis and features of clinical forms of anthrax were covered. Separately, an action algorithm for delivering an anthrax patient to an infectious diseases hospital, a notification scheme and requirements for transporting a patient with anthrax were developed.
Shaimardanov N.K., Isabekova Zh.B, Smail E.M.