Towards Universal Health Coverage in Kazakhstan from the Alma-Ata Declaration in 1978 to Astana Declaration in 2018: Challenges, Successes and Future Outlook
Review highlights challenges and successes in achieving universal health coverage in Kazakhstan, indicating a need for continued focus on social determinants of health.
Key Points
Universal health coverage remains a challenge in Kazakhstan despite the Alma-Ata Declaration's foundational principles.
The Alma-Ata Declaration emphasized social determinants of health, underscoring their importance in ensuring health equity.
Implementation of primary health care has faced complexities, with no one-size-fits-all approach due to varying economic and social contexts.
The Astana Declaration reaffirms Kazakhstan's commitment to health as a human right, highlighting the need for collective participation.