As a result of the heart attack, Nazarbayeva was on machines providing artificial ventilation of the lungs and kidneys for an extended period.
According to the press secretary, "Sara Alpyssovna has been receiving treatment at the National Hospital of the Medical Center of the Presidential Administration in Almaty since April 2025. She was diagnosed with a massive heart attack, as well as ischemic heart disease, heart and lung failure, caused by long-term diabetes and chronic kidney failure."
In January 2026, it became known that Sara Nazarbayeva was discharged from the medical facility. She is currently under the supervision of doctors at home, as noted by Ukibai.
Earlier, in May 2025, there were rumors on social media about her possible death. However, Ukibai denied these reports, confirming that she was in the hospital, adding that details about her diagnosis and treatment methods were not disclosed due to medical confidentiality.
A massive heart attack is a serious heart event in which a significant portion of the heart muscle dies due to the blockage of a major artery.
