Nearly 450 Children Born in Kazakhstan on Capital Day

Kazakhstan celebrated its Capital Day with a significant number of new arrivals, as 448 children were born across the country's medical facilities on the holiday. The statistics revealed a slight edge for female newborns, with 225 girls welcomed compared to 223 boys.

The nation's regions saw varying numbers of births, with the Turkistan region reporting the highest count at 67 newborns. Almaty followed with 44 babies, while the cities of Shymkent and the Almaty region each registered 40 births. Notably, the capital city Astana welcomed two sets of twins on this special day.

The Ministry of Healthcare emphasized its commitment to providing continuous, safe pregnancy and childbirth care. Medical workers across maternity facilities ensure round-the-clock assistance for mothers and their newborns. The ministry also highlighted the existing financial support for families, including childbirth allowances that vary based on the child's birth order and the number of multiple births.