New medical facilities have been opened in Kostanay region as part of the National Project "Modernization of Rural Healthcare"

New medical facilities have been opened in Kostanay region as part of the National Project "Modernization of Rural Healthcare"

Today, as part of the implementation of the National Project "Modernization of rural Healthcare" initiated by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the grand opening of 1 outpatient clinic in Kostanay region took place. Oktyabrsky, Kostanay district and (in online format) 2 paramedic and obstetric stations in the village of Yershovka, Uzunkolsky district and the village of Pridorozhnoye, Fedorovsky district with the participation of akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov.

The new medical facilities, as part of the strategy to provide high-quality medical care, will be equipped with modern equipment, including ECG machines, ultrasound, defibrillators, biochemical analyzers and much more. In addition, laboratory equipment will be installed in each outpatient clinic, which will allow tests to be performed without going to the district hospital.

"The opening of new medical facilities is an important step in providing affordable and high–quality medical care for residents of rural settlements," the head of the region noted. "The new outpatient clinics and clinics are equipped not only with qualified personnel, but also with modern medical equipment, which will allow us to significantly improve the quality of life and improve the health of our citizens."

The new medical facilities are equipped with everything necessary to provide primary health care.

This significant improvement in the healthcare infrastructure meets not only modern standards, but also the needs of the rural population for affordable and effective medical care.

As part of the improvement of the polyclinic care system, approaches to direct access to specialized specialists will be optimized from April this year. Patients will be able to make an appointment with specialized specialists without a referral from a general practitioner in some cases.

Compared to the same period last year, the industry's target indicators have been achieved and maintained.

This year, it is observed:

  • An increase in the number of doctors and nursing staff.
  • Reducing the need for medical personnel, including in rural areas.
  • Expanding coverage of pregnant women with individual and interdisciplinary antenatal care.
  • Increased coverage of children under 1 year of age with proactive monitoring and screenings.

Reducing mortality:

  • Reduction of the overall mortality rate.
  • Reduction of mortality from diseases of the circulatory system, malignant neoplasms, tuberculosis, accidents, poisoning and injuries.
  • Reducing the maternal mortality rate to zero.

Within the framework of the National Project "Modernization of Rural Healthcare", 25 healthcare facilities are planned to be built in Kostanay region by the end of 2024.

The implementation of the National Project "Modernization of rural healthcare" will significantly improve the quality and accessibility of medical care for residents of rural settlements of Kostanay region.