The results of the “Avicenna: Healthcare” program on supporting academic mobility of students have been summarized
On April 21, 2026, the closing ceremony was held for the “Avicenna: Healthcare” program on supporting academic mobility in the field of medical education in Central Asia. 12 medical students from higher education institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan successfully completed their training at medical facilities in Astana.
During the closing session, participants shared their impressions and a certificate presentation ceremony was conducted. The event was attended by the Chairman of the Board of the Kazakhstan Agency of International Development “KazAID” A.Arystanov, Coordinator of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) in Kazakhstan F.Erdoğmuş and the Dean of the school of Medicine of Astana Medical University A. Smagulova.
The “Avicenna: Healthcare” program for students has been implemented by the Kazakhstan Agency of International Development “KazAID” since 2024 and serves as a platform for sharing Kazakhstan’s experience and fostering connections among participants from Central Asian countries with the aim of developing regional cooperation in the field of medical education.
Background Information
The Kazakh Agency for International Development “KazAID” is an official development assistance (ODA) implementing agency established by the Government of Kazakhstan in 2020. The agency’s mission is to implement state policy in the field of ODA, promoting development and sustainable growth in partner countries, showcasing Kazakhstan’s achievements in various fields, and facilitating the exchange of experience and the establishment of contacts between specialists from different countries.
Astana Medical University (AMU) — Kazakhstan’s leading medical university, implementing academic mobility programmes for students from Central Asia. It actively develops international cooperation in the field of medical education.
The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) is a Turkish government body providing technical assistance and implementing humanitarian projects in over 170 countries worldwide, including in Central Asia.
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