Working visit of the Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the National Center for Neurosurgery

Thursday,  5  Февраль  2026

During the visit, the Minister reviewed the progress of construction of the hybrid neurosurgical operating unit — one of the Center’s key infrastructure projects aimed at advancing high-tech medical care in the country. The CEO of JSC “National Center for Neurosurgery,” Prof. Serik Akshulakov, presented the current stage of project implementation and demonstrated the completed construction works.

As part of the visit, the Minister also met with the staff of the National Center for Neurosurgery. The meeting addressed current issues in the Center’s operations, prospects for the development of the neurosurgical service, and the introduction of modern medical technologies. Following the meeting, the Minister highly praised the Center’s work and wished the team continued professional success.

The charitable project to establish the hybrid neurosurgical operating unit, implemented with the support of the Public Foundation “Qazaqstan Halqyna” (@qazaqstanhalqyna.kz) and the private charitable foundation “Halyk,” is aimed at developing the neurosurgical service of the Republic of Kazakhstan and introducing modern and safe methods for treating complex brain pathologies.

Traditional approaches to treating complex cerebrovascular diseases and vascularized brain tumors often require multi-stage surgeries performed in different operating rooms, which increases treatment duration and raises the risks of intra- and postoperative complications. A hybrid neurosurgical operating unit makes it possible to combine endovascular and open microsurgical interventions within a single treatment stage, with intraoperative monitoring, eliminating the need to transport the patient and prolong anesthesia.

Serik Akshulakov, CEO of JSC “National Center for Neurosurgery”:

“The establishment of a hybrid neurosurgical operating unit is an important step in the development of modern neurosurgery in Kazakhstan. This project will enable the integration of micro- and endovascular surgical capabilities within a single operating space, reduce the risk of complications, and significantly improve treatment outcomes for patients with the most complex cerebrovascular and brain tumor pathologies.”

The project предусматривает performing a wide range of high-tech neurosurgical interventions, including surgeries for cerebrovascular diseases, brain tumors, hemorrhages, functional disorders, and other complex pathologies.

The project implementation period is set from December 21, 2023, to June 30, 2026. To date, 85% of the construction work has been completed. Construction completion and installation of medical equipment are planned by April 30, 2026.