President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Kazakh Health Minister Akmaral Alnazarova, the Akorda press service reported.
The minister reported to President Tokayev on the work of the department and plans for the further development of the healthcare system.
She noted that life expectancy has exceeded 75 years in Kazakhstan, while morbidity rates for 21 infections, including COVID-19, have been reduced since the beginning of the year.
"Akmaral Alnazarova spoke about the work of the ministry to fulfill the instructions of the Head of State. Particular attention is paid to improving the quality and accessibility of medical services. Approaches to the primary care-oriented health systems are being revised, diagnostic and treatment standards are being updated, and the human resources potential of the industry is being strengthened. The efficiency and transparency of the procurement system for medicines and medical devices is ensured. In addition, modern digital technologies are being developed and implemented to increase the efficiency of medical institutions, as well as to improve control over the system of compulsory social health insurance," the statement reads.
The Kazah President set tasks for a qualitative restructuring of the healthcare system with an emphasis on the patient-oriented provision of medical care. The need to ensure transparency and efficiency of allocated funds, including for the provision of medicines, was also noted.
