"October 19 – Rescuers’ Day"

On October 19, 2026, a meeting entitled “Law and Order and Emergency Prevention” was held at the Youth Resource Center of the Youth Policy Department of Shymkent, in observance of Rescuers’ Day, celebrated on October 19.

The purpose of the event was to foster a sense of responsibility among students for their own lives and the safety of others, explain the causes of emergencies, promote hazard prevention, encourage civic responsibility, and introduce students to the fundamentals of first aid.

The event was attended by senior specialists from the Shymkent City Department of Emergency Situations: U. A. Rakhmatullayev, S. B. Serikbay, and A. R. Sharip. Participants also included Gulzhanat Onlasbekova, an assistant lecturer at the Department of Pediatrics-2 of South Kazakhstan Medical Academy (SKMA) and academic advisor, as well as first-year students majoring in Pediatrics from groups VM-PKA-01-26, VM-PKB-01-26, and VM-PK-02-26.

During the meeting, students were provided with information on legal requirements and emergency situations. Particular attention was paid to developing the skills needed to remain calm and make appropriate decisions during emergencies, provide first aid, and contact emergency services promptly. The participants were also informed about the potential consequences of hazardous situations and the measures that can be taken to prevent them.