Asel Kalikova

Asel Kalikova is the Deputy Head of the Sanitary and Epidemiological Control Department of Almaty, Kazakhstan. She recently addressed concerns regarding the potential impact of the epidemiological situation on New Year's celebrations in the city, reassuring the public that there will be no serious restrictions or bans on holiday events despite a rise in respiratory infections. Kalikova emphasized that current illness rates do not warrant significant limitations, highlighting the importance of managing public health while allowing for festive gatherings.