International interdisciplinary platform «Tetanus -a serious peacetime problem»

On 31th January 2023 an international interdisciplinary platform «Tetanus -a serious peacetime problem» was held, organized by Astana Medical University with the participation of the Department of Infectious Diseases and Dermatovenerology of the South Kazakhstan Medical Academy.
The international interdisciplinary platform has served as a new unique space for communication of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tadjikistan experts whose activities are related to the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The event was a great opportunity to comprehensively consider topical issues of tetanus in the light of the latest achievements of medical science and practice.

The Head of the Infectious Diseases and Dermatovenerology Department, c.m.s, professor Gulzhan Narkenovna Abuova presented a report on the current situation on the prevalence of tetanus in the world and in Kazakhstan, possible ways of infection, the clinical course of the disease, current trends in diagnosis and treatment.

PhD-doctor, associate professor Berdalieva Farida Abdullayevna was diagnosed with a rare clinical case of tetanus in a child that occurred in the city of Shymkent. Practical healthcare professionals were advised to “keep their finger on the pulse», always maintaining professional vigilance.

Lena Kasabekova, Chief Epidemiologist of the branch "Scientific and Practical Center for Sanitary and Epidemiological Expertise and Monitoring" of the NCOZ of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, presented a report on vaccination coverage of the country's population against tetanus.

A separate feature of the international interdisciplinary platform was the involvement and support of novice specialists — students and resident doctors. This format allowed us to form a strong scientific and practical community capable of successfully solving their professional tasks, strengthen the spirit of mentoring and create conditions for the development of young professionals who confidently look to the future.