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On June 4, 2026, a lecture by an international scholar, Dr. Dushani L. Palliyaguru (HealthSurveil), was held in Room 214 of the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology at 91��ý Kazakh National University. The lecture focused on the impact of chemical pollutants on human health and the environment.

The event was conducted as a two-hour interactive seminar, during which the major types of atmospheric and aquatic pollutants, their mechanisms of action on living organisms, current data on environmental conditions, and the role of scientific research and environmental policy in ensuring environmental safety and protecting public health were discussed.

Particular attention was given to the relationship between environmental quality and human health. The lecturer emphasized the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to addressing environmental challenges. The seminar also presented examples of international experience in environmental monitoring, pollutant risk assessment, and the development of effective environmental protection measures.

A separate discussion session focused on current environmental issues in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and Central Asian countries. Participants examined problems related to air pollution, water quality, urbanization, and anthropogenic impacts on natural ecosystems in the region. The seminar generated considerable interest among attendees, and many undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students continued discussing the topics after the official program had concluded.

Among the participants were Professor Tamara M. Shalakhmetova, Doctor of Biological Sciences, from the Department of Zoology, Histology and Cytology; Associate Professor G.K. Datkhabayeva from the Department of Biomedicine, Biophysics and Neuroscience; as well as faculty members, doctoral candidates, master’s students, and undergraduate students of the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology.

The lecture contributed to the implementation of several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land). The event helped enhance environmental literacy among students, promote scientific thinking, and foster a responsible attitude toward environmental protection and human health.