EZS Agency organized training for employees of the laboratory in Astana for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A specialist from the Saint-Petersburg Influenza Research Institute was invited to conduct the training. Prior to the training, a preliminary laboratory evaluation was organized to compile the most optimal training program. According to the recommendations of the assessment, the laboratory was additionally equipped with the necessary equipment and reagents. The EZS agency provided full coordination of this work and the training conducted.