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Olzhas Bektenov Holds Meeting on Improving the Healthcare System

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on improving the system of compulsory social health insurance within the framework of the constitutional reform and the tasks set by the Head of State at the V meeting of the National Kurultai.

Government Approves Comprehensive Plan to Improve the Quality of Medical Services

In fulfillment of the instructions of the Head of State given in the Address “Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Current Tasks and Their Solutions Through Digital Transformation,” the Government has approved a Comprehensive Plan for Improving the Management of the Quality of Medical Care in the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2026–2030. The corresponding resolution was signed by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.

Seven Years of Confident and Constructive Leadership

Seven years of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s presidency have become a period of deep and consistent transformation of Kazakhstan’s socio-economic and political development model. These years coincided with a complex global context — the pandemic, the slowdown of the global economy, inflationary and logistical shocks, geopolitical turbulence, as well as the need to eliminate internal economic and political imbalances formed over previous decades.

Government Reviewed the Measles Epidemiological Situation and Vaccination Coverage

A Government meeting on the spread of infectious diseases was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva. A separate agenda item addressed the spread of measles.

Olzhas Bektenov Holds Meeting on the Implementation of the President’s Instructions Given at the Expanded Government Session

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State given at the expanded session of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan on February 10 of this year.

Olzhas Bektenov: The Draft New Constitution Is a Progressive, Future-Oriented Document

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with the participation of full members of the National Academy of Sciences, the leadership of government bodies, akims of several regions, and representatives of the business community on issues of science, implementation of scientific projects, and the involvement of the potential of the National Academy of Sciences in the development of various sectors of the economy.

Implementation of the President’s Instructions: Four New Pharmaceutical Plants to Be Built in Kazakhstan

As part of the instructions of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, systematic work is being carried out in the country to increase the share of domestic production in the pharmaceutical industry.

Financing Mechanisms for Private Medical and Educational Organizations to Be Revised in Kazakhstan

Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva reported at the Government session on the measures being taken to implement the instructions of the Head of State announced at the V meeting of the National Kurultai.

Social Sector Development Discussed in Kyzylorda Region

Under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva, issues related to the development of the social sector of the Kyzylorda region were reviewed in Kyzylorda. The meeting was attended by Akim of the region Nurlybek Nalibayev, as well as representatives of relevant ministries.

Social Sector Development Discussed in the City of Konayev, Almaty Region

Under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva, issues related to the development of the social sector of the Almaty region were reviewed in the city of Konayev.

Government Uncovers Violations in Healthcare Financing: Olzhas Bektenov Orders Transfer of SHIF to the Ministry of Finance

As part of the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State to strengthen budget discipline, the Government is carrying out systematic work.

National Research Center for Infectious Diseases Opened in Kazakhstan

The National Research Center for Infectious Diseases (NRCID) was officially opened in Almaty — a key facility established on the instruction of the Head of State to strengthen the country’s biological security system.

Social Sector Issues Reviewed in the Karaganda Region

Under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva, issues related to the development of the social sector in the Karaganda region were reviewed in Karaganda. The discussion was attended by representatives of relevant social sector ministries, as well as the Akim of the region, Yermaganbet Bulekpayev.

Implementation of the President’s Instructions: In 2026, Salaries of Medical Workers in Kazakhstan Will Be Increased and Their Legal Protection Strengthened

On the instruction of the Head of State, the Government, represented by the Ministry of Healthcare, is implementing a comprehensive set of measures to modernize and develop the sector, aimed at patient-centered care, increasing accessibility, and improving the quality of medical services. This was reported by First Deputy Minister of Healthcare Timur Sultangaziyev.

Olzhas Bektenov Instructs to Review Funding Mechanisms for Private Educational and Medical Institutions

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on reforming the system of state financing for private educational and medical organizations as part of the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State given in the programmatic interview “Kazakhstan Has Entered a New Stage of Modernization.”

Full-Cycle Biopharmaceutical Complex Worth 103 Billion Teenge to Be Built in Kazakhstan

As part of the implementation of the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan to increase the share of domestic production in the pharmaceutical industry to 50%, a major strategic investment project will be implemented in Kazakhstan. The corresponding resolution has been signed by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.