Kazakhstan will open 655 new health facilities in 2025, expanding primary care access to 1 million rural residents. The government allocated 3 trillion tenge to strengthen and digitise healthcare.
Kazakhstan is set to significantly expand access to healthcare for its rural population, with 655 new healthcare facilities scheduled for completion this year. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov announced that this initiative will provide 1 million rural residents with access to essential primary care services. The government has allocated 3 trillion tenge from the state budget in 2025 to strengthen healthcare delivery nationwide.
Highlighting the importance of accountability, Bektenov emphasized that the Ministry of Health must ensure transparent spending and high service quality, supported by digital technologies and artificial intelligence. These tools, he noted, will play a critical role in optimizing operations and improving patient outcomes.
The Prime Minister also urged the Social Health Insurance Fund to accelerate reforms in planning, payments, and procurement processes to enhance efficiency. He stressed that the transformation of Kazakhstan’s healthcare system must prioritize accessibility, sustainability, and responsiveness — especially for socially vulnerable populations. This ambitious expansion marks another step in Kazakhstan’s efforts to modernize its health infrastructure and improve public well-being, reinforcing its position as a regional leader in life expectancy.
