International Collaboration: Strategy Signed between Kazakhstan and WHO for Sustainable Development Goals Achievement by 2030

International Collaboration: Strategy Signed between Kazakhstan and WHO for Sustainable Development Goals Achievement by 2030

Kazakhstan Ties Knot with WHO for Healthy Future

Shake hands on a healthier tomorrow! Kazakh Minister of Health Akmaral Alnazarova, World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge, and WHO Representative in Kazakhstan Skender Sola signed the Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) until 2030 on April 7.

Snap it up! The official photo comes courtesy of gov.kz.

The strategic partnership aims to bolster Kazakhstan's healthcare system, paving the way for the achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The ministry’s press service shared the good news, explaining that the CCS is designed to enhance population health and bolster the health system.

But what’s in the CCS? It outlines priorities such as:

1. Mitigating Disease Risk Factors: A multi-sectoral approach to reduce the impact of disease risks will be adopted, prioritizing health promotion strategies and disease prevention programs.
2. Universal Health Coverage (UHC): Targeting the transformation of primary healthcare, the CCS aims to make high-quality healthcare accessible to all Kazakhstanis.
3. Equity in Health Services: Focusing on reducing disparities in health outcomes, the strategy prioritizes equal access to quality healthcare services, ensuring that every individual receives the care they need.
4. Reproductive Health: Advancing reproductive health will be another key focus, emphasizing the importance of sexual and reproductive health and rights.
5. Climate-Resilient Communities: The CCS also seeks to develop communities that can withstand and recover from natural disasters and climate change.
6. Preparedness and Response to Health Emergencies: Anticipating and responding to health crises is another core objective of the strategy.

Alnazarova was excited about the agreement, noting that it would strengthen Kazakhstan's healthcare system and contribute to improved population health. She highlighted the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country, with cardiovascular diseases being the leading culprit. Factors such as unhealthy diets, insufficient physical activity, and smoking are contributing to the rise in NCDs.

Kluge praised Kazakhstan's pursuit of sustainable development and health for all its citizens. He stressed that implementing the CCS would require close collaboration between the Ministry of Health, WHO, and development partners. The ultimate goal of the CCS is to build a robust, sustainable, and resilient health system, ensuring equitable health outcomes for all Kazakhs. Regular policy reviews and key performance indicators will be used to track progress.

While specific details about the CCS are yet to be disclosed, it's expected to emphasize strengthening Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and equitable service delivery, focusing on primary healthcare reforms, community-oriented health workforce models, and value-based payment systems. The strategy will also prioritize NCD prevention through multi-sectoral approaches, PHC-centered care models for managing chronic conditions, and community-first programs to reduce disparities. Participatory governance platforms and cross-border health security frameworks are likely to be adopted to foster resource distribution and equity. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting partnership!

1. The Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) in Kazakhstan, signed until 2030, aims to promote a healthier future for its citizens.
2. The CCS prioritizes mitigating disease risk factors, adopting a multi-sectoral approach to reduce disease risks.
3. The strategic partnership is designed to enhance population health and strengthen the health system in Kazakhstan.
4. Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a core objective of the CCS, aiming to make high-quality healthcare accessible to all Kazakhstanis.
5. Equity in health services is a focus of the CCS, prioritizing equal access to quality healthcare services.
6. Reproductive health is another key focus of the CCS, prioritizing sexual and reproductive health and rights.
7. The CCS seeks to develop communities that can withstand and recover from natural disasters and climate change.
8. Anticipating and responding to health crises is another core objective of the strategy.
9. Alnazarova emphasized the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Kazakhstan, with cardiovascular diseases being the leading culprit.
10. Factors such as unhealthy diets, insufficient physical activity, and smoking are contributing to the rise in NCDs in Kazakhstan.
11. The health sector, in collaboration with WHO and development partners, will implement the CCS to build a robust, sustainable, and resilient health system.
12. The ultimate goal of the CCS is to ensure equitable health outcomes for all Kazakhs.
13. Regular policy reviews and key performance indicators will be used to track progress in achieving the CCS goals.
14. The CCS is expected to emphasize strengthening Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and equitable service delivery, focusing on primary healthcare reforms.
15. Community-oriented health workforce models and value-based payment systems are likely to be part of the strategy.
16. The strategy will prioritize NCD prevention through multi-sectoral approaches, PHC-centered care models for managing chronic conditions, and community-first programs to reduce disparities.
17. Participatory governance platforms and cross-border health security frameworks are likely to be adopted to foster resource distribution and equity.
18. The CCS also involves efforts to bolster Kazakhstan's workplace wellness, mental health, therapies and treatments, nutrition, fitness, environmental science, finance, lifestyle, food & drink, career development, sports, education, travel, and personal growth, among others.

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