Primary Health Care International Congress

International Congress: Effectiveness of Primary Health Care in Community Health and Digital Environments

Venue: Main Hall, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave., Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
Dates: November 12 - 13, 2026
Languages: English/Kazakh/Russian
Format: Primarily in-person, with selected online participation options subject to confirmation
Congress materials: The program and materials will be shared through official Nazarbayev University and NU School of Medicine channels

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About Conference

Kazakhstan has an important place in the global history of primary health care, including the Alma-Ata Declaration of 1978 and the Astana Declaration of 2018. The International Congress will bring together national and international experts to discuss practical ways to strengthen multidisciplinary PHC teams, integrate medical and social care, improve community engagement, and use digital tools and artificial intelligence responsibly in primary health care. The programme includes site visits, expert-led masterclasses, an opening ceremony, plenary and panel discussions, parallel sessions, awards, and networking activities.

Congress aim

The aim of the Congress is to discuss the role of primary health care and practical mechanisms for improving the effectiveness of multidisciplinary PHC teams in community health and digital environments. The Congress will also highlight strong educational approaches for preparing PHC professionals.

Key themes

Multidisciplinary PHC teams led by family physicians, including family nurses, home-visiting nurses, social workers, psychologists, and midwives.
Centers of Best Practice in PHC and lessons from implementation across Kazakhstan.
Community engagement and participation in monitoring the quality of care.
Medical and social integration in community-based care.
Digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and modern tools for PHC.
Education and competency-based preparation of PHC professionals.

Who should attend

PHC professionals, family physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, midwives, and public health specialists.
Health-system leaders, policymakers, regional health departments, insurance and e-health representatives.
Medical universities, medical colleges, researchers, educators, students, non-governmental organizations, and international partners.

Organizers, participants, and partners

Organizers

Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Nazarbayev University; National Association “Primary Health Care” (Kazakhstan); Republican Center for Primary Health Care of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

International and regional participants

WHO European Centre for Primary Health Care; World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA); international experts from CIS and European countries.

Kazakhstan health-system participants

Ministry of Labour and Social Protection; regional and city health departments; Social Health Insurance Fund; National Scientific Center for Health Development named after Salidat Kairbekova; Republican Center for Electronic Health.

Education and community participants

Medical universities and colleges from Kazakhstan, CIS and Europe; non-governmental organizations; PHC organizations.

Program

Day 1 - 12 November 2026

Time	Activity
09:30-12:30	Site visits to PHC organizations in Astana
10:00-12:30	Parallel masterclasses
12:30-14:00	Lunch
14:00-15:00	Registration
15:00-15:30	Opening Ceremony
15:30-16:30	Opening remarks from international participants and partners
16:30-17:00	Awards Ceremony for PHC Professionals
17:00-18:00	Concert programme
19:00-22:00	Gala dinner for international participants and invited guests

Day 1 morning site visit routes

Route	Organization	Address / website
Route 1	Republican Center for Primary Health Care of the Ministry of Health	8 Shaymerden Kosshygululy St., Astana; rcpmsp.kz/ru
Route 2	City Polyclinic No. 9, Astana	16/1 Mangilik El Ave., Astana; 9emhana.kz
Route 3	City Polyclinic No. 6, Astana	3 Amanat St., Astana; emhana6.kz
Route 4	City Polyclinic No. 5, Astana	20 Akan Seri St., Astana; gp5-astana.kz

Day 1 morning masterclasses

Organizer	Topic
WHO masterclass	Artificial intelligence and modern digital tools in PHC
PHC Association masterclass	Social and psychological support in PHC: practical skills for the family physician team
Nazarbayev University masterclass	Medical education for effective PHC: from competencies to outcomes

Day 2 - 13 November 2026

Time	Activity
09:00-09:30	Registration
09:30-11:00	1st Plenary Session: Achievements, challenges, and practical solutions in PHC
11:00-11:30	Coffee break
11:30-13:00	Panel discussion
13:00-14:30	Lunch
14:30-17:00	Parallel sessions: WHO session, PHC team session, education session, and digital/AI session
17:00-18:00	Closing session: summary of discussions and recommendations

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