Kazakhstan Opens Nearly 50 Criminal Cases for Attacks on Medical Workers

Kazakhstan has initiated approximately 50 criminal cases following attacks on medical personnel since April 2026, when stricter penalties for such actions took effect. The Minister of Health, Akmaral Alnazarova, reported this figure amid renewed discussions on medical safety after an incident in Aktau. Penalties range from fines and imprisonment to lengthy prison sentences depending on the severity of the assault.

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