Healthcare economics — the most important tool to influence the quality of life in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Abstract

A national or universal health care — the concept is rather vague, and in practice it is implemented in different ways. The health care system in each country — a product of its unique characteristics, history, political process, and the national character of the people, and many of these systems are currently undergoing major reforms. Analysis of the health system in Kazakhstan showed that, at present, to improve the quality of care recognized as a priority task, and Kazakhstan has already taken steps in this direction by promoting the principles of evidence-based medicine, developing and implementing new clinical guidelines, and implementing quality improvement processes at the level of health care provider. Preliminary results of the State Reform and Development Program of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2005–2010 indicate that progress in improving the quality of care, but further efforts are needed in this direction. Kazakh Government also recognizes the need to strengthen health promotion and disease prevention.