Richard Ledger, President of FlyArystan:
"It is crucial for us to be part of such a meaningful project. We firmly believe that access to modern medical technologies and highly qualified care should be available in every region of Kazakhstan. As the country’s leading domestic airline, FlyArystan will continue to support initiatives that contribute to the well-being of Kazakhstanis throughout the republic”
The joint project between FlyArystan and the Heart Center Foundation began in fall 2024. Cardiothoracic surgeon Yermagambet Kuatbayev, arrhythmologist Serik Bagimbayev, and anesthesiologist Dinmukhamed Seydanov visited Uralsk. Over three days, the team performed surgeries and shared their expertise with local doctors. Notably, six cryoablation procedures to restore heart rhythm introduced to the region for the first time.
Continuing their mission, UMC Heart Center specialists, supported by FlyArystan, traveled to Kostanay. Arrhythmologist Omirbek Nuralinov and cardiologist Aleksey Goncharov performed eight interventional procedures for patients with complications and heart rhythm disorders. They also provided consultations for patients and conducted masterclasses for physicians at the regional cardiology center.
The final stage of the project was a visit to Kyzylorda region, where the doctors participated in the scientific and practical conference “Innovative Methods in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases.” Contributions came from Timur Lesbekov, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Director of UMC Cardiothoracic Surgery; Omirbek Nuralinov, Head of UMC Interventional Electrophysiology; and Assem Baurzhankyzy, UMC Cardiologist. These educational events enhanced the professional level of doctors and improved the quality of medical care.
Murat Zauyrov, Director of the Heart Center Foundation:
“We see how vital it is to provide regions with modern knowledge and technologies. Our goal is to enable every Kazakhstani to access advanced medical care in any corner of the country. FlyArystan’s support plays a key role in realizing this project. Each trip has opened new opportunities for regional doctors and strengthened the connection between the country’s medical centers”
Earlier, FlyArystan also supported the "Jüregımnıñ Jeñımpazy" charitable run organized by the Foundation, aimed at raising awareness about organ donation and providing moral support to those awaiting life-saving transplants. A marathon participant, Akzharkyn Zhagiparova, who underwent a kidney transplant a year ago, won free trip to Kutaisi. The joint initiative between FlyArystan and the Heart Center Foundation highlights the importance of collaboration between business and medicine to achieve the shared goal of improving the quality of life in the country.
About the Heart Center Foundation:
The Heart Center Foundation is Kazakhstan’s first endowment fund dedicated to healthcare projects. Its mission is to promote the development of cardiac surgery and cardiology services in Kazakhstan by integrating science, education, and public awareness. The foundation was co-founded by Yuri Vladimirovich Pya, a cardiothoracic surgeon, Doctor of Medical Sciences, and Academic of the National Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan.