Tengrinews.kz - The Committee for Sanitary and Epidemiological Control of the Ministry of Healthcare commented on a Kazakh citizen's claim that people are massively poisoned, reported by Stopfake.
Kazakh entrepreneur Nariman Daraev shared a post on social media, claiming that people everywhere are getting sick—in kindergartens, schools, and workplaces. According to him, this is because Kazakh citizens are allegedly being poisoned. He asserted that the symptoms are similar for everyone, starting with a runny nose, which then progresses to diagnoses of bronchitis and pneumonia.
"The information circulating on social media, suggesting that people are being poisoned and falling ill with pneumonia and bronchitis, is false and has been recognized as fake. The situation regarding influenza and ARVI (acute respiratory viral infections) is under control. Overall, since the start of the current epidemic season (from October 1, 2024), ARVI cases have decreased by 20 percent compared to the same period last year. Approximately 400 cases of laboratory-confirmed influenza have been recorded. Over 2 million people in the country have been vaccinated against influenza," the Committee for Sanitary and Epidemiological Control (CSEC )stated.
The agency noted that during the epidemic season, viral infections spread actively, especially among children in group settings such as kindergartens and schools. This is facilitated by parents sending their children to these institutions despite showing symptoms of illness. Delayed seeking of medical care often leads to complications.
"The Committee for Sanitary and Epidemiological Control of the Ministry of Healthcare recommends the public to follow preventive measures: avoid visiting public places, observe hygiene rules, ventilate rooms, and pay close attention to your own health and the health of your loved ones. At the first signs of illness, seek medical attention," the CSEC statement said.
Healthcare professionals also strongly urged the public not to spread false information and to rely only on official sources.
