Almaty Aims to Boost Healthcare with Staffing Initiatives
Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan, boasts a comprehensive healthcare system managed by the Public Health Department. With over 74 medical organizations, including 13 republican and numerous private facilities, the city caters to a population of over 2 million, with 28.5% being under 18. Akim of Almaty, Bauyrzhan Sagintayev, has prioritized healthcare, aiming to reduce overall mortality, particularly among mothers and infants.
Sagintayev recently chaired a meeting to discuss the state program for developing healthcare in 2020-2025. The city has achieved 21 out of 24 indicators, demonstrating progress. However, staff shortages persist, with around 590 doctors and 300 mid-level workers needed. To tackle this, Sagintayev has initiated a city-wide project to reduce staff shortages. This project involves universities and colleges, offering incentives such as KPI evaluation and bonuses to attract and retain medical professionals.
The akimat, under Sagintayev's leadership, has emphasized the health of citizens as a top priority. To improve maternal and infant health, departments protecting motherhood and childhood, PMSP, women's clinics, and maternity hospitals will be strengthened.
Almaty's healthcare system, though robust, faces staffing challenges. Akim B. Sagintayev's initiatives, including the city-wide project to address shortages and strengthen maternal and infant healthcare, aim to improve the city's healthcare outcomes and ensure the well-being of its citizens.
