20/02/2026
We are proud to share that Yoel Har-Even, VP of Global Affairs, and Paz Gantovski, Director of Global Medical Initiatives, visited Almaty, Kazakhstan, to share Sheba’s expertise in emergency preparedness and advance clinical collaborations with municipal and healthcare leadership.
Given Almaty’s location in a high-risk seismic zone, the delegation met with the Deputy Mayor of Almaty and the Head of the Public Health Administration to discuss emergency preparedness and response to major natural disasters, including earthquakes. The conversations focused on Sheba’s methodologies for city- and hospital-level readiness, and how structured planning can strengthen local resilience.
The visit also included meetings with the leadership of the JSC Research Institute of Cardiology and Internal Diseases in Almaty, where both sides exchanged perspectives on cardiology and internal medicine, shared best practices, and explored opportunities for future clinical collaboration.
Thank you to MVI, Sheba’s local representative in Kazakhstan, for coordinating the visit, and to Yoel and Paz for their dedication to advancing global resilience through knowledge-sharing and collaboration. We also extend our sincere thanks to the municipal and healthcare leadership in Almaty for their warm welcome and meaningful discussions.