Y. Babakumarov: In Almaty, active work is underway to reduce the shortage of medical personnel
For the training of paramedical workers, the Akimat of Almaty allocated 391 grants for college education. Deputy Akim of Almaty Yerzhan Babakumarov announced this during a press conference of the Central Communications Service under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Also, measures are provided to stimulate workers involved in the fight against COVID, 10 apartments were allocated for specialists, 300 young specialists were able to take part in the housing program "Almaty Zhastary 3.0".
This year, then akim of the city of Almaty, Bakhytzhan Sagintayev, approved a roadmap to reduce the shortage of medical personnel. As part of the roadmap activities, financial resources were allocated from the local budget for 120 grants for residency training in acutely deficient medical specialties. Resident training began on September 1.
“The shortage of medical personnel in Almaty arose against the background of the opening of new hospitals for the treatment of the coronavirus infection - two modular hospitals and a branch of the State Clinical Hospital named after Zhekenova on Degdara 10, for 500 beds, as well as the complex "Halyk Arena" and others. Later, during the fourth wave of COVID, infectious beds were opened on the basis of two dormitories, hotels. Due to the difference in pay, for work in infectious diseases hospitals, there was a flow of medical personnel for temporary work in infectious diseases hospitals from PHC organizations, ”said Deputy Akim of Almaty Y. Babakumarov.
Today, in accordance with the pace of stabilization, the multidisciplinary hospitals involved in the treatment of COVID have returned to the previous rhythm of work. Routine hospitalization continues.
As of September 1, 2021, the shortage of doctors in the city amounted to 215 units, and the shortage of nursing staff - about 400 staff units.
For the training of nurses, 391 grants have been allocated for their college education.