ASTANA – Kazakhstan is facing increasing climate-related risks as temperatures rise at around twice the global average, putting growing pressure on public health systems and communities. While Kazakhstan does not yet calculate heat-related mortality using WHO methodology, international assessments indicate rising risks. The ministry said the country is developing climate-resilient healthcare approaches, including improved monitoring, medical training and integration of climate risks into national health policies. Global heat risks increaseThe country’s rising heat risks are consistent with global climate trends. Europe, the fastest-warming continent, has experienced record-breaking heatwaves, with temperatures rising at around twice the global average.