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Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Day 1

BALLROOM
  • 15:30-16:00
    Memorial lecture of the Qazaq College of Rheumatology dedicated to the memory of Prof. Seisenbaev Askar Shakenovich, Professor Debashish Danda, Dr. Sarsenbaev Mukan Sarsenbaevich and Dr. Saipov Mamurzhan Kamilovich
  • 16:00-20:00
    Plenary Session 1:
    Foundations of Leadership and Collaboration
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Friday, May 15, 2026 | Day 2

БАЛЬНЫЙ ЗАЛ
  • 09:00-10:45
    Session 2:
    Evolution of the Concept of Infl ammatory Arthropathies: New Horizons in Diagnosis and Treatment
  • 11:00-12:05
    Session 3:
    Current Status of Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • 12:05-13:20
    Session 4:
    Paradigm Shift in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Rheumatic Diseases
  • 14:20-16:25
    Session 5:
    Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: between the Fire of Autoimmunity and the Art of Control
  • 16:45-18:15
    Session 6:
    Current Vectors of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis management
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Saturday, May 16, 2026 | Day 3

БАЛЬНЫЙ ЗАЛ
  • 09:00-10:00
    Session 7:
    League of Eurasian Rheumatologists
  • 10:30-11:30
    Session 8:
    Modern strategy for the management of systemic vasculitis: focus on remission and quality of life
  • 11:30-12:45
    Session 9:
    Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Multisystem Involvement: Early Manifestations and Algorithms for the Early Detection of Immune-Infl ammatory Rheumatic Diseases
  • 13:45-15:45
    Session 10:
    Current Issues in the Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases
  • 16:00-17:15
    Session 11:
    Difficulties in Diagnosing Rheumatic Diseases
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WELCOME ADDRESS

Research Institute of Cardiology and Internal Diseases, together with Qazaq College of Rheumatology (QCR), and the Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR) are honored to welcome participants and distinguished guests to the APLAR-QCR 2026 Summit & 9th Congress of Rheumatologists of Kazakhstan, which will be held on the 14-16th of May 2026 in Almaty.

This Summit serves as a premier platform, uniting emerging researchers and clinicians, multidisciplinary specialists, and world-class experts from Kazakhstan, the Eurasian community, and the Asia-Pacific region. Our scientific program is precisely designed to facilitate the exchange of cutting-edge knowledge, bridge the gap between research and clinical practice, and foster international professional synergy.

Clinical and leadership competencies of APLAR Young Rheumatologists is the key highlight of the Summit, which will give a great impetus to the development of rheumatology in the region. This high-level Summit is a collaborative initiative by Qazaq College of Rheumatology (QCR) and the Scientific Research Institute of Cardiology and Internal Diseases, organized in partnership with APLAR Young Rheumatologists (AYR) and supported by the Asia-Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR).

Specialists from Philippine, Japan, UAE, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Singapore, Nepal, Azerbaijan, Great Britain, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Kazakhstan are scheduled to present, which is of particular importance for this vital event. Leadership and future plans in the Asia-Pacific region will be discussed to lay the foundation for APLAR Сongress planned in 2029 in Kazakhstan. Furthermore, we are proud to host the Young Scientists Competition (for researchers under 45), that offers participants a unique opportunity to showcase their work and earn a prestigious APLAR Certificate.

We wish all participants a highly productive meeting, inspiring discussions, and significant professional breakthroughs dedicated to our ultimate goal - improving the lives of our patients.

Jose Paulo Lorenzo
Jose Paulo Lorenzo

APLAR President

Rustem Tuleutayev
Rustem Tuleutayev

Chairman of the Board,
Research Institute of
Cardiology and Internal Diseases

Galymzhan Togizbayev
Galymzhan Togizbayev

QCR Chairman
APLAR Vice President

QCR 2026 ALMATY
CONGRESS EXECUTIVE

Galymzhan Togizbayev
Congress Chair
Galymzhan Togizbayev
Rustem Tuleutayev
Congress Chair 
Rustem Tuleutayev
Olga Mashkunova
Deputy Chair
Olga Mashkunova
Gulzhanat Yusupova
Executive Secretary
Gulzhanat Yusupova

QCR-APLAR (AYR) SCIENTIFIC CHAIRS

Prof. Galymzhan Togizbayev
QCR Chairman
Scientific Co-Chair
Prof. Galymzhan Togizbayev
Dr. Lina Zaripova
Head of Republic
Rheumatology
Center
Dr. Lina Zaripova
Dr. Ghita Harifi
AYR APLAR convenor Scientific Co-Chair
Dr. Ghita Harifi
Dr. Gulzhan Trimova
AYR QCR convenor
AYR Broad Member
Dr. Gulzhan Trimova

QCR 2026 ALMATY LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Gulzhan Trimova, Lina Zaripova, Nurliza Anarbekova, Zhuldyz Kali, Zhazira Togizbayeva, Maisa Kalykova, Marzhan Abdullayeva, Danagul Maksot, Aisulu Valiyeva, Viktoriya Yermolayeva, Anel Zhumabek, Nazerke Nazarkhanova, Parpiyeva Dilafruz

PLENARY SPEAKERS

Jose Paulo Lorenzo

Jose Paulo Lorenzo

University of the Philippines College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, president APLAR, Philippines

Tsutomu Takeuchi

President of Saitama Medical University, Emeritus Professor at Keio University, Immediate Past President of APLAR, Japan

Tsutomu Takeuchi
Alexandr Lila

Alexandr Lila

Director of Research Institute of Rheumatology named by V.A. Nasonova, Chief Rheumatologist of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Russia 

Ved Chaturvedi

Senior Consultant in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, general secretary APLAR, India

Ved Chaturvedi
Nazrul Islam

Nazrul Islam

Department of Rheumatology, Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Nighat Ahmad

National Hospital, Post graduate Medical Center and Central Park Medical College, Pakistan

Nighat Ahmad
Suleman Khan

Suleman Khan

Consultant Rheumatologist Ulster Hospital Belfast, Belfast, Great Britain

Galymzhan Togizbayev

Deputy Chairman of the Board for Therapeutic Services JSC «Research Institute of Cardiology and Internal Diseases», Chairman QCR, Vice president APLAR, Kazakhstan

Galymzhan Togizbayev

Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Day 1

Parallel Master-сlasses

14:00 - 15:00
Hall 1 TRACK A
Specialized rheumatology care in resourcelimited settings
  • Nazrul Islam (Bangladesh)
  • ATM Tanveer (Bangladesh)
14:00 - 15:00
Hall 2 TRACK B
Artifi cial Intelligence and Large Language Models (LLM) in Rheumatology
  • Latika Gupta (Great Britain)
  • Chuanhui Xu (Singapore)
14:00 - 15:00
Hall 3 TRACK C
Professional use of social media in rheumatology
  • Hanna Monica Z. Sollano (Philippines)
14:00 - 15:00
Hall 4 TRACK D
Rheumatologist Burnout and Reclaiming Joy in Patient Care
  • Nighat Ahmad (Pakistan)
Staying Whole While Healing Others: Preventing Burnout in Rheumatology
  • Nighat Ahmad (Pakistan)
  • Binit Vaidya (Nepal)

BALLROOM

15:30 - 16:00
Memorial lecture of the Qazaq College of Rheumatology dedicated to the memory of Prof. Seisenbaev Askar Shakenovich, Professor Debashish Danda, Dr. Sarsenbaev Mukan Sarsenbaevich and Dr. Saipov Mamurzhan Kamilovich
  • Irina An
  • Galymzhan Togizbayev (Kazakhstan)
  • Daulet Medeuov
16:00 - 20:00
Plenary Session 1: Foundations of Leadership and Collaboration
Keynote: The Future of Rheumatology: Beyond the Clinic
  • Jose Paulo Lorenzo (Philippines)
Panel Discussion: Leadership Pathways in the Asia-Pacifi c Region
  • Tsutomu Takeuchi (Japan)
Emerging Skills & New Roles for Future Rheumatology Leaders
  • Ghita Harif (United Arab Emirates)
Closing Panel: Shaping the Next Decade of Rheumatology
  • Galymzhan Togizbayev (Kazakhstan)
Interactive Networking and Icebreaker
Opening of the congress, welcome dinner
  • Alnazarova Akmaral Sharipbaevna (Kazakhstan)
  • Tuleutayev Rustem
  • Jose Paulo Lorenzo (Philippines)
  • Galymzhan Togizbayev (Kazakhstan)

Friday, May 15, 2026 | Day 2

БАЛЬНЫЙ ЗАЛ

09:00 - 10:45
Session 2: Evolution of the Concept of Infl ammatory Arthropathies: New Horizons in Diagnosis and Treatment
Chairpersons: Aigul Turtayeva (Kazakhstan), Alexandr Lila (Russia ), Chokan Baimukhamedov (Kazakhstan )
The role of bDMARDs in psoriatic arthritis
  • Tsutomu Takeuchi (Japan)
Comorbidities in spondyloarthritis: impact on treatment selection
  • Suleman Khan (Great Britain)
Rheumatoid arthritis: current challenges and the art of therapy. Focus on IL-6 Inhibition
  • Alexandr Lila (Russia )
The relevance of psoriatic arthritis in Kazakhstan
  • Galymzhan Togizbayev (Kazakhstan)
Q&A
10:45 - 11:00
COFFEE BREAK
11:00 - 12:05
Session 3: Current Status of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chairpersons: Raifa Ivanovа (Kazakhstan), Baglan Tapaeva (Kazakhstan)
Strategies for prescribing bDMARDs in Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Galymzhan Togizbayev (Kazakhstan)
Choice of anti-cytokine therapy for rheumatoid arthritis with a high comorbidity index
  • Olga Mashkunova (Kazakhstan)
Difficult to treat RA
  • Babur Salim (Пакистан)
Q&A
12:05 - 13:20
Session 4: Paradigm Shift in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Rheumatic Diseases
Chairpersons: Dina Dilmanova (Kazakhstan), Samal Isaeva (Kazakhstan)
Shared decision making as the basis for successful T2T in rheumatoid arthritis
  • Galymzhan Togizbayev (Kazakhstan)
Difficult-to-treat axial spondyloarthritis: what to do when the patient does not respond to therapy?
  • Ved Chaturvedi (India)
Guselkumab in the treatment of severe psoriatic disease involving the spine: the fi rst observations in Kazakhstan
  • Kamka Omarova (Kazakhstan)
Molecular mapping of systemic sclerosis: insights from the Kazakhstan cohort
  • Lina Zaripova (Kazakhstan)
13:20 - 14:20
LUNCH
14:20 - 16:25
Session 5: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: between the Fire of Autoimmunity and the Art of Control
Chairpersons: Zhazira Omarbekova (Kazakhstan), Damira Zhamankulova (Kazakhstan)
Intervening early to achieve remission: expert insights from clinical trials and real-world practice
  • Jose Paulo Lorenzo (Philippines)
Do not miss the window: early recognition and timely, guidelinebased therapy to lupus nephritis
  • Nighat Ahmad (Pakistan)
Q&A
T2T (treat-to-target) strategy for SLE
  • Sergey Solovyev (Russia)
Type I interferon targets therapy in SLE
  • Tsutomu Takeuchi (Japan)
Q&A
16:25 - 16:40
COFFEE BREAK
16:45 - 18:15
Session 6: Current Vectors of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis management
Chairpersons: Maya Goremykina (Kazakhstan), Venera Khabizhanova (Kazakhstan)
Osteoarthritis in the 21st Century: approaches to treatment and patient management
  • Saule Abisheva (Kazakhstan)
Calcium Renaissance: restoring bone strength against osteoporosis
  • Lyudmila Yakubova (Yankovskaya) (Belarus)
Osteoporosis as a chronic disease with a high social burden: epidemiological and clinical aspects
  • Bakhytsholpan Isaeva (Kazakhstan)
The Impact of early osteoporosis screening on the incidence of fragile fractures
  • Samal Isaeva (Kazakhstan)
Q&A

Saturday, May 16, 2026 | Day 3

БАЛЬНЫЙ ЗАЛ

09:00 - 10:00
Session 7: League of Eurasian Rheumatologists
Chairpersons: Saule Abisheva (Kazakhstan), Hilola Mirakhmedova (Uzbekistan)
Development of rheumatology services in Azerbaijan. The effectiveness of Naftalan therapy for rheumatic diseases
  • Nadir Huseynov (Azerbaijan)
Still’s syndrome in adults: experience with tocilizumab
  • Abdimutalib Mamasaidov (Kyrgyzstan)
Beauty demands sacrifi ce: a case of relapsing polychondritis developing after piercing
  • Olga Lobanchenko (Kyrgyzstan)
Q&A
10:00 - 10:30
COFFEE BREAK
10:30 - 11:30
Session 8: Modern strategy for the management of systemic vasculitis: focus on remission and quality of life
Chairpersons: Olga Mashkunova (Kazakhstan), Lina Zaripova (Kazakhstan)
Transforming AAV Management 26: Diagnosis to Remission
  • Nazrul Islam (Bangladesh)
Precision Medicine in Rheumatology: B-Cell Therapy as a Key Therapeutic Direction
  • Gulzhan Trimova (Kazakhstan)
Q&A
11:30 - 12:45
Session 9: Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Multisystem Involvement: Early Manifestations and Algorithms for the Early Detection of Immune-Infl ammatory Rheumatic Diseases
Chairpersons: Samal Nurgalieva (Kazakhstan), Nuridin Tileubek (Kazakhstan)
Lung damage in mixed connective tissue diseases
  • Chokan Baimukhamedov (Kazakhstan )
Pulmonary manifestations of systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases
  • Roza Bakenova (Kazakhstan )
Undifferentiated arthritis: clinical scenarios and management strategies in rheumatology practice
  • Olga Mashkunova (Kazakhstan)
Metoject: 15 years in Kazakhstan
12:45 - 13:45
LUNCH
13:45 - 15:45
Session 10: Current Issues in the Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases
Chairpersons: Maysa Kalykova (Kazakhstan), Gulzhan Trimova (Kazakhstan)
Response heterogeneity in PsA: how to personalize therapy after initial failure
  • Zhanna Sadybekova (Kazakhstan)
Osteoarthritis and metabolic syndrome: treatment options
  • Maya Goremykina (Kazakhstan)
Infl ammation out of control: mechanisms of non-response in axial spondyloarthritis
  • Kamka Omarova (Kazakhstan)
The role of Janus kinase inhibitors in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis
  • Dina Dilmanova (Kazakhstan)
Prevention of RA: fantasy or reality?
  • Chuanhui Xu (Singapore)
Macrophage activation syndrome in Still’s disease: early diagnosis and current treatment strategies
  • Zaure Mukusheva (Kazakhstan)
Q&A
15:45 - 16:00
COFFEE BREAK
16:00 - 17:15
Session 11: Difficulties in Diagnosing Rheumatic Diseases
Chairpersons: Marzhan Abdullaeva (Kazakhstan), Mayra Saparbayeva (Kazakhstan)
Guidelines for the diagnosis of microcrystalline arthritis (EULAR, 2023)
  • Venera Khabizhanova (Kazakhstan)
A clinical case of systemic lupus erythematosus: the multifaceted clinical manifestations and the complexity of differential diagnosis
  • ATM Tanveer (Bangladesh)
Diagnostic algorithms in rheumatology: integrating the likelihood ratio into clinical thinking
  • Samal Nurgalieva (Kazakhstan)
  • Oksana Usenova (Kazakhstan)
Q&A
17:15 - 17:45
Closing ceremony, awards

ЗАЛ АБАЙ

10:00 - 13:00
Competition for young rheumatologists up to 45 years old
Evaluation Committee: Jose Paulo Lorenzo (Philippines), Tsutomu Takeuchi (Japan), Ved Chaturvedi (India), Nazrul Islam (Bangladesh)

APLAR AYR SPEAKERS

Ghita Harif

Dr. Ghita Harif

Convenor of APLAR Young Rheumatologists (AYR) Consultant Rheumatologist Adjunct Assistant Professor of Rheumatology Kings College Hospital Dubai HBG Medical Center Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and health sciences, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Binit Vaidya

Dr. Binit Vaidya

MD (AIIMS), FACR, FRCP (Edin) EULAR course on rheumatic diseases. Chairman & Head of Rheumatology, National Center for Rheumatic Diseases, President Nepal Rheumatology Association, Kathmandu, Nepal

Chuanhui Xu

Dr. Chuanhui Xu

Consultant Rheumatologist Department of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Сингапур, Singapore

Babur Salim

Dr. Babur Salim

Vice Convenor of AYR, Professor of Rheumatology, Department of Rheumatology, Fauji Foundation hospital, Rawalpindi, Пакистан

ATM Tanveer Hassan

Dr. ATM Tanveer Hassan

Associate Professor of Rheumatology Green Life Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Latika Gupta

Dr. Latika Gupta

MD, MRCP, DM Consultant Rheumatologist, Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust. Clinical Associate Professor, School of Infection, Inflammation and Immunology, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham. Honorary Scientist, Francis Crick Institute, Great Britain

Hanna Monica Z. Sollano

MA Hanna Monica Z. Sollano

Makati Medical Center, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, Healthway Cancer Care Hospital, General Malvar Hospital, Philippines

Speakers of the League of Eurasian Rheumatologists LEAR

Nadir Huseynov

Nadir Huseynov

Professor, Department of Physiotherapy and Rheumatology, Azerbaijan Medical University, Azerbaijan

Abdimutalib Mamasaidov

Abdimutalib Mamasaidov

Professor, Department of Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases, Osh State University, Osh, Kyrgyzstan

Olga Lobanchenko

Olga Lobanchenko

Candidate of Medical Sciences, President of Public Association «Kyrgyz Rheumatology Association», Director of the Medical Center «Center for Bone and Joint Pathology», Kyrgyzstan

Hilola Mirakhmedova

Hilola Mirakhmedova

Professor, Head of the Department of Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases of the Tashkent State Medical University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Lyudmila Yakubova (Yankovskaya)

Lyudmila Yakubova (Yankovskaya)

Doctor of Medical Sciences, PhD, Professor, Head of the Department of General Practice and Outpatient Therapy, Grodno State Medical University, Belarus

Sergey Solovyev

Sergey Solovyev

Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Rheumatologist, V.A. Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology, Russia

Raifa Ivanovа

Raifa Ivanovа

Doctor of medical sciences, Professor, Rheumatologist of the highest qualifi cation category, Distinguished Healthcare Worker of the USSR, Honored Professor of SMU, Kazakhstan

Olga Mashkunova

Olga Mashkunova

Candidate of Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Internal Diseases, Lead consultant JSC «Research Institute of Cardiology and Internal Diseases», Kazakhstan

Lina Zaripova

Lina Zaripova

PhD, Associate Professor, Head of the Republic Rheumatology Center, JSC «Research Institute of Cardiology and Internal Diseases», Kazakhstan

Roza Bakenova

Roza Bakenova

Doctor of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Chief Physician, Hospital of the Medical Administrative Center of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan

Bakhytsholpan Isaeva

Bakhytsholpan Isaeva

Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, NJSC «Kazakh National Medical University named after S.D. Asfendiyarov», President of the Independent Society of Rheumatologists, Kazakhstan

Saule Abisheva

Saule Abisheva

Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of the 1st Department of Family Medicine NJSC "Astana Medical University", Астана, Kazakhstan

Marzhan Abdullaeva

Marzhan Abdullaeva

PhD student, Rheumatologist, Department of Internal Medicine № 2, Research Institute of Cardiology and Internal Doctor, Kazakhstan

Samal Nurgalieva

Samal Nurgalieva

Chief Rheumatologist of the West Kazakhstan Region, Head of Therapy Department № 2, Regional Multidisciplinary Hospital, Kazakhstan

Maysa Kalykova

Maysa Kalykova

Rheumatologist, Master of Public Health, Head of Therapy Department № 2 of JSC “Scientifi c Research Institute of Cardiology and Internal Diseases”, Kazakhstan

Samal Isaeva

Samal Isaeva

PhD, Associate Professor, NJSC «Kazakh National Medical University named after S.D. Asfendiyarov», Kazakhstan

Gulzhan Trimova

Gulzhan Trimova

PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, NJSC “Al-Farabi Kazakh National University”, Kazakhstan

Venera Khabizhanova

Venera Khabizhanova

Candidate of Medical Sciences, Professor of the Department of General Medical Practice №1, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Kazakhstan

Aigul Turtayeva

Aigul Turtayeva


Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of Therapy and cardiology, South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, Kazakhstan

Zhazira Omarbekova

Zhazira Omarbekova

Candidate of Medical Sciences, Rheumatologist, Department of Internal Medicine of the CF «UMC», Chief Rheumatologist of Astana, Kazakhstan

Mayra Saparbayeva

Mayra Saparbayeva

Assistant Professor, Department of Rheumatology, NJSC «Kazakh National Medical University named after S.D. Asfendiyarov», Kazakhstan

Dina Dilmanova

Dina Dilmanova

Associate Professor, Head of the Rheumatology Department, NJSC «Kazakh National Medical University named after S.D. Asfendiyarov», Kazakhstan

Maya Goremykina

Maya Goremykina

Candidate of Medical Sciences, Professor, Department of Internal Diseases and Rheumatology, Semey Medical University, Kazakhstan

Chokan Baimukhamedov

Chokan Baimukhamedov

Rheumatologist, Professor, South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, Director of the Medical Center for Joint Diseases, Vice President QCR, Kazakhstan

Damira Zhamankulova

Damira Zhamankulova

PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Internal Diseases № 1, West Kazakhstan Medical University named after Marat Ospanov, Chief Rheumatologist of Aktobe Region, Kazakhstan

Zaure Mukusheva

Zaure Mukusheva

Chief Pediatric Rheumatologist of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Doctor of the Rheumatology Program, Pediatrics, «UMC», Kazakhstan

Kamka Omarova

Kamka Omarova

Master of Public Health, Director of the City Polyclinic №5 of Almaty, Kazakhstan

Nuridin Tileubek

Nuridin Tileubek

Deputy chief physician for medical work of the Center for Primary Health Care and Diagnostics of NJSC «Kazakh National Medical University named after S.D. Asfendiyarov», Senior lecturer of the Department of General Medical Practice of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, MBA, Kazakhstan

Zhanna Sadybekova

Zhanna Sadybekova

Rheumatologist, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Deputy Chief Physician at “Eleven Clinic” in Astana, Astana, Kazakhstan

Oksana Usenova

Oksana Usenova

Allergist-Immunologist, Master of Medicine, Assistant of the Department of Pediatric Diseases with Courses of Allergology, Immunology, Hematology and Endocrinology of NJSC "Astana Medical University", lecturer at INUNIMA, country manager ImmunoCAP, EliA (HVD) in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Russia, Kazakhstan

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