Corrupt Practices in Kazakhstan's Leading Healthcare Sector Identified
In the city of Shymkent, a series of corruption allegations have surfaced within the healthcare system, with the Anti-Corruption Service recognising it as the most corrupt sector in the country.
The issue has been a topic of discussion at an emergency meeting held by the local administration, with the city's akim, Murat Aitenov, announcing a ban on meetings between doctors and patients' relatives. This move is aimed at addressing the problem head-on.
The salaries of medical professionals in Shymkent have been a point of contention. Some doctors in the city earn up to 700,000 tenge, while the chief doctor earns a significantly lower 130,000 tenge. This disparity has raised concerns that the lower salaries of chief doctors could be a contributing factor in bribery.
Two chief doctors in Shymkent polyclinics were sentenced this year for corruption, with Ramina Mirzaliyeva and Nazerke Kobasova receiving sentences of 4 to 7 years for receiving bribes and embezzling state property.
Bakytzhan Pozilov, the head of the city's Health Department, has spoken out about the issue, stating that receiving bribes during medical assistance is a pressing concern. He also mentioned that reanimatologists take bribes before or after operations.
The referral center is another issue within Shymkent's healthcare system. According to Murat Aitenov, some patients come to doctors and pay bribes, while others pay through an electronic system.
The mayor has stated that those who issue certificates recklessly should be punished. He also emphasised the need to increase the salaries of medical workers as one of the proposals to address the issue.
It's important to note that the head of the health department in Shymkent who reported on corruption in the health sector is not publicly identified in available information. Abzal Turabekov was also mentioned in the article, but no specific role or action was attributed to him.
The city authorities have confirmed this statement, and the fight against corruption in the healthcare system continues to be a priority for the local administration.
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