The discussion covered the following important issues:

– the resistance of microorganisms to antimicrobial drugs and the way to solve this problem;

– the uncontrolled sale of antibiotics through pharmacies and the internet, the need to label medicines;

– why taking antibiotics without a prescription is dangerous and how it affects your health.

Leading experts joined the discussion:

– Manar Smagul, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Center for Public Health;

– Laura Auteleeva, PhD, associate professor at the Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University named after S. Seyfullin;

– Leila Ansabayeva, national project coordinator of the UN FAO;

– Raushan Awbakirova, head of the Association of independent pharmacies of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Temirhan Amantayevich, representing the veterinary industry, noted the importance of intersectoral approach and cooperation in the fight against antimicrobial resistance, emphasizing the contribution of the Republican Veterinary Laboratory in this direction.

Particular attention was paid to the need to strengthen educational work among the population and doctors, as well as the importance of strict control over the use of antibiotics in medicine, veterinary medicine and agriculture.