AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAntibiotic Stewardship: Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Health says it will tighten control over dispensing antibacterial drugs under its 2027 antimicrobial resistance roadmap, citing easy access without prescriptions (including online) and a gap versus WHO targets for antibiotic use. Infant Health Gains: Kazakhstan reports infant mortality has fallen 7.5 times since independence, with more funding for pediatric care, a unified child health monitoring model up to age 17, and “First 1001 Days” support plus screening and early intervention centers. Migration & Care Access: Kazakhstan ranks top in the CIS on an Immigration Index 2026, with safety, healthcare access, education, and housing affordability driving the result. Digital Health & Services: Kazakhstan’s broader push for mobile public services includes electronic sick leave and faster document access, reflecting a regional shift toward everyday online healthcare administration. Medical Tourism Growth: Kazakhstan’s tourism and healthcare overlap is rising: authorities cite 80,000 foreign patients in 2025 and a 2026–2028 roadmap for medical tourism, alongside JCI-accredited hospitals. Public Health Policy Context: EU reporting on sanctions-related logistics notes medicines can move, but transport rules and workaround schemes remain a concern for cross-border healthcare supply chains.
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