ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 18. Citizens’ rights
to free medical care in Kazakhstan will receive additional
institutional strengthening under upcoming amendments to the
national legislation, Trend reports via the press service of the Kazakh
Government.
The changes were outlined by Minister of Culture and Information
Aida Balayeva during a government meeting, where she presented
planned revisions to the code on public health.
According to Balayeva, the adoption of the new Constitution will
not lead to any reduction in the volume of guaranteed free medical
care. On the contrary, the sources of its financing are set to
expand. In addition to state budget funds, financial resources from
international organizations and national companies will be
привлечены to support the system.
The compulsory social health insurance (CSHI) package is
expected to become the primary instrument for accessing high-tech
medical services, as well as the majority of planned healthcare
services.
At the same time, the guaranteed right of every citizen to
health protection and biological safety will remain unchanged.
“The volume of state-guaranteed medical care will be preserved,
while citizens’ rights will not only remain unaffected but will be
further strengthened. The insurance package will serve as an
effective tool for accessing most types of planned and high-tech
medical services,” Balayeva said.
A nationwide referendum on the adoption of the new Constitution
was held on March 15. The decree to hold the vote was signed on
February 11 by Tokayev. According to official results, 87.15% of
voters supported the proposal.
