Event “Healthy Generation — the Future of the Nation” Held at Al-Farabi KazNU within the Framework of SDG 3

On April 24, 2025, an educational event titled “Healthy Generation — the Future of the Nation” was held at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. The event was organized for university students by the Department of Biophysics, Biomedicine, and Neuroscience.

The event aimed to foster a conscious attitude toward health, promote a healthy lifestyle, and increase young people’s awareness of disease prevention. The initiative was carried out within the framework of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) — “Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.”

The initiative was implemented with the participation of faculty members and specialists in the fields of medicine, physical education, and psychology, and with the support of the university’s structural divisions.

The program included the following activities:

• An educational lecture for students focused on healthy lifestyle practices, stress prevention, cardiovascular disease prevention, and maintaining psycho-emotional well-being under academic workload.
• An interactive discussion with specialists, during which participants were able to ask questions and discuss current health issues affecting student youth.
• Practical recommendations and mini-trainings aimed at developing self-regulation skills, stress management, and increasing physical activity.

Participants of the event included:

• Undergraduate and graduate students — more than 30 participants,
• Faculty members and university staff — 5 participants.

The event contributed to raising students’ awareness of the importance of physical and mental health, strengthening motivation for an active and healthy lifestyle, and fostering responsibility for personal well-being. In addition, the initiative enhanced the visibility and reputation of the university in promoting health and sustainable development values, confirming Al-Farabi KazNU’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3 — “Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages”.