More than 2,000 Kazakhstanis diagnosed with cancer in 2014

The nationwide screening program was introduced in Kazakhstan for early detection of various diseases. "As a result of the last year screenings, more than 2,000 people were diagnosed with cancer. About 8,000 people had pre-malignant condition and benign tumors," Vice Minister of Healthcare Alexey Tsoy said at a briefing in Astana today. According to him, 192 telemedicine centers are functioning across Kazakhstan to date and more than 2,000 consultations were provided in 2014 with its help.