International Scientific and Practical Conference “Advancing Pediatric Care through Innovation, Prevention, and Early Intervention”

On April 27–28, 2026, the Kazakh-Russian Medical University, in collaboration with the International Academy of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery, organized an international scientific and practical conference dedicated to current issues in the development of pediatrics. The event was held in a hybrid format with the participation of specialists from Kazakhstan, Russia, the USA, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, China, and other countries. The working languages were Kazakh, Russian, and English, ensuring broad international exchange of experience. The section “Future Pediatrics: Innovations, Technologies, and Clinical Breakthroughs” addressed issues of early child development, microbiota, pediatric obesity, infectious diseases, and the implementation of artificial intelligence in clinical practice, reflecting the transition toward personalized and technology-driven medicine. The section “Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children: Modern Approaches to Diagnosis and Rehabilitation” was devoted to early diagnosis, as well as modern methods of therapy and social adaptation, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach. The Young Researchers section presented scientific works aimed at solving practical challenges in pediatrics. At the conclusion, awards were given for the best presentations. The conference demonstrated a high level of international participation. Among the speakers from abroad was Colleen Kraft, MD, Professor at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, physician at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and former President of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The Turkish pediatrics school was represented by Şirin Güven, MD, PhD, Professor at Üsküdar University, Head of the Department of Maternal and Child Health at the Ministry of Health of Turkey, and Kürşat Bor Çarman, MD, PhD, Professor at Eskişehir Osmangazi University. Representatives from China included Zhu Tian, PhD, lecturer at Xianyang Polytechnic Institute, and Yan Lili, Master of Medicine, teaching assistant at the same institute. Among the CIS countries, Russian specialists were particularly widely represented. These included Niso Dzhumaevna Odinaeva, Professor, Chief Pediatrician of the Ministry of Health of the Moscow Region, Director of the Research Clinical Institute of Childhood of the Moscow Region; Andrey Petrovich Prodeus, d.m.s., Professor, Chief Pediatric Allergist-Immunologist of the Ministry of Health of the Moscow Region; Andrey Alexandrovich Almazov, Director of Project Activities at the Association “National Medical Knowledge Base”; Sergey Anatolyevich Anufriev, PhD, Director of the “St. Petersburg Medical Forum”; and Davron Mansurovich Mukhamadiyev, d.m.s., Head of the Scientific and Organizational Department of the Research Clinical Institute of Childhood of the Moscow Region. Uzbekistan was represented by leading specialists of the Samarkand State Medical University: Liliya Maratovna Garifulina, d.m.s., Professor, Head of the Department of Pediatrics; Botir Akhmatovich Yuldashev, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Pediatrics №2; and Boburjon Komilovich Subkhanov, assistant lecturer of the department. Kyrgyzstan was represented at the conference by Danyiar Apazovich Amatov, assistant lecturer at the Department of Faculty Pediatrics of the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy named after I.K. Akhunbaev, and Chairman of the Kyrgyz Pediatric Cardiology Association. The conference received coverage in leading Kazakhstani media outlets, including Astana TV, Almaty TV, and 24KZ, highlighting the strong interest in pediatrics and medical innovation. The conference became an important international platform for the exchange of scientific and clinical experience, strengthening professional ties, and discussing current trends in pediatric development. The outcomes confirmed the importance of integrating innovation, interdisciplinary approaches, and support for young researchers in further improving the child healthcare system. Based on the data presented by international experts and the discussions held, a final resolution was formulated and signed, establishing the need to transition from episodic and fragmented care to a sustainable national system for lifelong support of individuals with autism. This system should be based on early detection, interagency collaboration, respect for human rights, family involvement, and the active role of civil society.