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IDD in Kazakhstan: country situation and prevention programmes

Learn about iodine deficiency in Kazakhstan, prevention programs, and activities carried out to increase awareness and implementation of iodization. Despite progress, challenges remain in legislations and monitoring. Stay informed on the country's efforts.

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IDD in Kazakhstan: country situation and prevention programmes

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  1. IDD in Kazakhstan: country situation and prevention programmes Raimbek Sissemaliev Assistant Project Officer Kazakhstan

  2. Overall iodine deficiency of Kazakhstan population, DHS 1999

  3. Main Activities Conducted • Supplied salt iodization equipment and Potassium Iodate to the two largest salt producers in Pavlodar and Kzylorda • Supplied of IDD Laboratory Equipment to KAN and to Salt Producers

  4. Main Activities Conducted • Supported training courses for health professionals; • Held number of Press-Conferences on IDD Problems, issued number of articles on newspapers and magazines

  5. Main Activities Conducted • Supported Promotion of Legislation for USI. A Government Decree “On IDD Prevention among the population of Kazakhstan” was issued. • A programme on IDD prevention among the population for 2001-2005 was approved by the Government

  6. Main Activities Conducted • IDD KAP Study was conducted and the findings of the Survey will be used for development of Communication Strategy

  7. Constraints • The issued Government Decree on IDD Prevention does not concentrates on USI and leaves room for iodization of other food products • There is no system in place which would prevent import of non-iodized salt

  8. Constraints • According to the Aral Salt producers there are a lot of fake salt produced though there is no official data • The Republican SES does not have much interest in monitoring salt

  9. Constrains • There was no communication strategy developed

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