Screening and prevention

Screening and early detection of diseases

Who is it for?By age and sex

How often?According to indications

How?According to established criteria

For women

Cervical cancer30–74 yearsonce every 4 years
Breast cancer40–76 yearsonce every 2 years

For men

Cerebrovascular disorders50–76 yearsonce every 2 years

For women and men

Hypertension and coronary heart disease40–76 yearsonce every 2 years
Diabetes40–76 yearsonce every 2 years
Glaucoma40–76 yearsonce every 2 years
Colorectal cancer50–76 yearsonce every 2 years

Source: Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Salidat Kairbekova National Research Center for Health Development.

Hearing screening for children

Early detection of hearing loss is the foundation of a child’s healthy development. Hearing screening is a mandatory, safe and painless test for children from birth to 6 years. It takes only 5–10 minutes.

1

Newborn stage

Performed in the maternity hospital within the first 24–72 hours of life (for premature babies and after intensive care — on days 7–14).

2

Polyclinic stage

Performed at the polyclinic, in the child development room, at ages set by the Ministry of Health:

3 mo
1 yr
2 yrs
3 yrs
6 yrs

OAE — otoacoustic emissions

A soft probe is placed in the ear, the device plays a quiet sound, the inner ear (cochlea) responds and the response is recorded.

ABR — auditory brainstem response

An objective method for assessing the auditory pathways and brainstem. Especially important for premature babies and those who were on a ventilator.

PASSHearing is normal

REFERFurther testing is needed

Vaccination: why it matters

Preventive vaccinations are given according to the National Immunization Calendar approved by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Protects your body
A happy life without illness
Good health
Protects everyone around you

Vaccination room: 1st floor, room 103, Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00.

Early detection saves lives