Who needs a personal medical book?

A Personal Medical Record Book (PMRB) is an electronic document containing information on the results of mandatory medical examinations and a medical assessment confirming fitness for work.
A PMRB is required for employees in certain professions and sectors where mandatory medical examinations are prescribed by law.
Since January 1, 2025, personal medical record books have been issued, registered, and maintained electronically.
The procedure for obtaining a PMRB is established by Order No. ҚР ДСМ-196/2020 of the Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 16, 2020. The categories of employees subject to mandatory medical examinations, as well as the scope and frequency of these examinations, are established by Order No. ҚР ДСМ-131/2020.
This article explains who needs a PMRB, how to obtain one, what information it contains, and what restrictions apply when medical contraindications are identified.