Medical Center

Required documents for newly admitted students

Applicants shall provide the following documents to the Medical center (this is to avoid problems with registration for courses):

Medical certificate on the state of health (form #075), which includes examinations by:

• Therapist;
• Ophthalmologist;
• Otolaryngologist (ENT);
• Surgeon;
•  Neurologist;
• Instrumental and laboratory studies: chest x-ray, WR blood test, and stool analysis.

To obtain form #075, you must have the following certificates with you:

• Certificate from the narcological organization;
• Certificate from a psycho-neurological organization.

These certificates can be obtained through the eGov.kz portal (narcology certificate, psycho-neurology certificate) or the eGov mobile application.

Copy of form #065 (copies of vaccination records from the vaccination card, outpatient card).

Chest X-ray (fluorography) with a conclusion. The conclusion must have two seals of the radiologist. A chest x-ray (fluorography) is included in the form #075.

Chest X-ray (fluorography) taken outside the Republic of Kazakhstan must be verified in Almaty by a radiologist.

International students (non-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan) must also submit the following documents to the Medical center:

• A copy of the vaccination card. You can send it to the Medical center email (med.center@kimep.kz).
• Medical examination – form #075 and chest X-ray (fluorography) – you must take it upon arrival in Almaty

Remember that your medical documents issued in your country may not be valid in Kazakhstan.

In addition to this, we strongly recommend upon arrival to Almaty to purchase a voluntary health insurance package that includes full coverage of medical care.

 

Please remember that under International Insurance from your country of origin only certain specific some medical centers may render services to you, such as IMC, AMC, International SOS.

After receiving an IIN, you can get registered at a local clinic.

Students can learn more about health insurance options by contacting the medical center staff or by contacting the company directly.

Annual x-ray results

Prevention and treatment of tuberculosis is one of country’s priorities and is supported by legislation acts of the state and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Annual preventive x-ray examination is compulsory for all citizens of Kazakhstan. Avoidance of such leads to administrative reprimand.

Early stage of tuberculosis is smoothly treated. Take good care of your health- make sure to do regular chest X-ray examinations.

According to the state requirements, all KIMEP students must annually pass chest X-ray and submit records to the Medical Center. The student’s portal is automatically blocked for those who didn’t submit x-ray in time.

Compulsory annually Health Check up

According to the order # 611 “On Sanitary-Epidemiological Requirements to Educational Objects” as of August 16, 2017, all bachelor degree students have to pass compulsory annual check up

The health check up includes:
1. Examination of neurologist
2. Examination of otolaryngologist
3. Examination of ophthalmologist
4. Examination of surgeon
5. Examination of general practitioner
6. ECG (Electrocardiogram)

If student successfully passes check up, he/she is allowed to practice in the gym of the KIMEP Sports Center.

Students who did not manage to pass a checkup organized by the Medical Center will have limited access to the Student Portal. They also will not be able benefit from the Sport Center facilities unless they submit medical certificate from the relevant department outside of KIMEP U (on paid basis).

Sick leave policy

1. Doctors of the Medical Center of KIMEP University issue sick leave to students at the day student first visits a doctor and health problem is detected and confirmed.
2. Doctors and medical staff of the Medical Center do not have the right to release a student from exams or projects. Final decision is made by student’s professor, college or department.
3. Sick leave is not issued retroactively, (i.e. when a student did not attend classes due to an illness but did not seek medical assistance and health problem was not confirmed).
4. Medical center confirms form-037/u certificates only (on absence in the classroom due to illness)

Medical Center does not verify:
– Sick leave forms issued to persons undergoing inpatient examination;
– Single day sick leave from outpatient and medical institutions, medical centers;
– Sick leaves for medical tests and cosmetic clinics.

Requirements to sick leaves submitted to the Medical Center for verification
– Form 037/u (Order of the acting Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 30, 2020 №RK DSM-175/2020) with the stamp of organization, round seal, signature and personal stamp of attending physician.
– Form 037/u leave form can be obtained at the polyclinic at the place of residence or in a private medical clinic that has a license to issue such forms.
– Attending physician can issue sick leave form for 3 days only at a time, and not more than for 6 days. Extension of leave (more than 6 days) is issued by attending physician in conjunction with department head or chairman of MCB (Medical Committee Board), or by chief doctor or his deputy.
– In the event of inpatient treatment, discharge summary for the entire period is issued by attending doctor and department head on the discharge day. Copy of discharge summary has to be submitted to the Medical Center.

Sick leave is verified at the Medical Center of KIMEP University within two weeks.

The student must bring the certificate 037/u to the medical center of the KIMEP University, filling out the submission of the document in a special logbook. Upon checking the certificate doctor sends confirmation to student’s instructor e-mail.

Medical Center reserves the right to send a request to a head of medical institution to verify the nature of sick leave submitted by a student. All cases of falsified leaves are sent for consideration to the University Disciplinary Committee.

Useful information

1.1 Confidentiality
Medical records are always confidential. Only the patient can authorize release of a medical record to an outside entity, whether it is an insurance company, a parent or a spouse, or an employer.

1.2 Your Rights and Responsibilities

As a patient at the KIMEP Medical Center, you are entitled to:

– humane care and treatment
– accurate information, to the extent known, concerning diagnosis, treatment and prognosis
– a second opinion, if you wish
– participation in decisions regarding your health care and treatment

Your responsibilities include:
– providing honest and direct information relating to your symptoms and health needs
– following the treatment plan established with your input
– asking questions if you’re not sure you understand what we mean
– showing courtesy and respect to health personnel and other patients

Who may come to the Medical Center?
If you have an illness or injury, come to the Medical Center of KIMEP. The appointment time in clinic is similar to that of your family physician. The Medical Center staff includes two physicians and two nurses. Diagnosis and treatment of minor problems can be done here, as well as injections, physiotherapy, electrocardiogram and blood pressure check.

Medical Center Hours

Days	Monday – Friday	Saturday
Medical Center working hours	8:00 AM – 8:00 PM	9:00  – 2:00 PM
Senior doctor	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Doctor	9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Nurse	8:00 AM – 8:00 PM	9:00 – 2:00 PM
UV disinfection time	8:00-8:30 AM;  1:00-1:30 PM;   7:30-8:00 PM

Emergency Care
The Medical center does not provide any intensive care. True emergencies – such as poisoning, severe injuries, heart attacks or severe breathing problems – should be evaluated and treated at the different clinics of Almaty.

After Hours Care

A student can reach a nurse till 8:00 PM at the Medical Center (Saturday until 2:00 PM).
For medical care during evenings and weekends please contact to your insurance company for advice and appointment.

After Hours Care
A student can reach a nurse till 20:00 p.m. at the Medical Center (Saturday until 14:00).
For medical care on evenings and weekends please contact to your insurance company for advice and appointment.

MEDICAL CENTER EVENTS 2023-2024 AY

Semester	Event	Data
Fall 2023
1	Acceptance and verification of medical documents of freshmen	August – October, 2023
2	Admission of students X-ray	daily
3	Informing students about tuberculosis, COVID-19, healthy lifestyle	daily
4	Move-in check-up for dormitory residents	since August 20, 2023
5	First aid workshops for Dormitory	September 22, 2023
6	Campus Hygiene check	monthly
7	Flu vaccination (faculty and staff)	October, 2023
8	Annual check-up (faculty and staff)	October, 2023
9	Guest lecture on unplanned pregnancy with the “Give Life” Center for Prevention of Unplanned Pregnancy and Abortion	November 3, 2023
10	Lecture for students “Viral diseases: influenza and measles”	November 23, 2023
11	First aid workshops for security staff	November 27-28, 2023
12	Annual check-up for the first and second year bachelor degree students	November 20 – December 5, 2023
13	Fire drill info sessions with the safety department	December 12, 2023
14	Viral infections preventive measures	daily
15	Update information on flu, measles, pneumonia and Covid-19 situation in the Republic of Kazakhstan	weekly
Spring 2024
16	Move-in check-up for dormitory residents	January, 2024
17	Fire drill info sessions with the safety department	January, 2024
18	First aid workshops for security staff	March, 2024
19	First aid workshops for RAs	March, 2024
20	Annual check-up (regular bachelor students)	April, 2024
21	Guest speaker lectures on drug addiction and HLS	April – May, 2024
22	Donor’s day	April – May, 2024
23	Campus Hygiene check	monthly
24	Viral infections preventive measures	daily
25	Update information on flu, measles, pneumonia and Covid-19 situation in the Republic of Kazakhstan	weekly

Medical Centers and Hospitals

You can also receive medical assistance, consultations of specialized doctors, get X-ray and Medical Certificate 095/У in your district hospital, or on paid basis in Almaty health intuitions by making an appointment by phone. Below you will find a list of the nearby health care institutions offering reasonable prices.
Below you will find a brief list of health care institutions offering reasonable rates.

CCH No 5
220, Dostyk Ave, (cross of Khadzhimukan st.)
Phone: 264-77-62
X-ray-1100 tenge, office #56, working hours: 8.00 till 16.00, the results are given immediately.

Central City Clinical Hospital
6, Zhandosov, (cross of Manas st.)
Phone: 274-82-61
X-ray -1300 tenge, working hours: 8.00 till 13.30, the results are given this day.
Emergency care 24 hours a day.

MC UDP RK
59, Shevchenko,(cross of Baiseitova st.)
Phone: 261-04-50
X-ray-2040 tenge, working hours: 8.00 till 18.00(Saturday- from 8 a.m. till 1 p.m.), the results are given this day

Medical Assistance Group Medical Center
6, Abduillns br., (cross of Makatayev st.)
Phone: 259-97-90, 259-60-56
X-ray- 1500 tenge, working hours: 8.00 till 19.30(Saturday- from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m.), the results are given immediately

Educational-Clinical Center (Professorial clinic) of KAZNMU
126, Shevchenko st. (cross of Dosmukhamedov st.)
Phone: 292-75-49, 338-70-00
X-ray-700 tenge, working hours: 9.00 till 16.00, the results are given this day.

District policlinic of city №1
53, Gogol st. (cross of Pushkin st.)
Phone: 273-04-30, 273-68-92
X-ray- 1230 tenge, working hours: 8.00 till 16.00, the results are given this day.

Health Insurance for regional and international students

In order to ensure safe and supportive environment, all regional and international students are assigned to outpatient clinics of Almaty city.

In addition to that, all non-Almaty residents are strongly encouraged to acquire local health insurance with a comprehensive coverage of medical assistance. Please remember, that the health insurance of your countries, most likely will not cover treatment and hospitalization. Moreover, even if the company agrees that you have an insurance case, you will have to pay by yourself and later receive reimbursement.

Below are the contact number of the insurance company with services and affordable price:

IC “KOMMESK-OМІR”

Department of Health Insurance
Musaeva Dilnaz, Chief Account Manager
tel. 244-74-50 int. 239
Nauryzbay batyr, 17, corner Makataeva

The “Tumar” program, cost 310 000 KZT
The general limit of coverage of services is 3 000 000 KZT
Call-center – around the clock
Ambulance according to indications, within the administrative boundaries of the city
Consultations of a family doctor, narrow specialists; diagnostics
Massage according to medical indications, in the direction of a doctor, no more than one zone (1 course-10 day)
Inpatient emergency treatment
According to the doctor’s prescription, medicines, and dentistry – the total amount of 50 000 KZT
Flu vaccination – once a year
Preventive medical examination – once a year

IC “CENTRANS INSURANCE”

Director of insurance for small and medium-sized businesses
Isina Zhanara
Tel .: +7 727 397 03 06
Mynbaeva 151 Almaty,
Republic of Kazakhstan, 050008

The “Comfort” program, cost 115 000 KZT
The general limit of coverage of services is 1 500 000 KZT
Call-center – around the clock
Ambulance according to indications, within the administrative boundaries of the city
Consultations of a family doctor, narrow specialists, diagnostics
Massage according to medical indications, in the direction of a doctor, no more than one zone (1 course-10 day)
Inpatient emergency treatment
According to the doctor’s prescription, medicines – 20 000 KZT
Dentistry – 20 000 KZT
Flu vaccination – once a year
Preventive medical examination – once a year

The “Premium” program, cost 335 000 KZT
The general limit of coverage of services is 3 000 000 KZT
Call-center – around the clock
Ambulance according to indications, within the administrative boundaries of the city
Consultations of a family doctor, narrow specialists, diagnostics
Massage according to medical indications, in the direction of a doctor, no more than one zone (2 courses – 10 days each)
Inpatient emergency treatment
According to the doctor’s prescription, medicines – 50 000 KZT
Dentistry – 75 000 KZT
Flu vaccination – once a year
Preventive medical examination – once a year