Today, at a meeting of the National Commission on Women and Family, Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, issues regarding the provision of medical services to adolescent girls and the work of the obstetric-gynecological service with women of reproductive age were discussed. The focus was particularly on women residing in rural areas.
Deputy akims of the regions and representatives of central government bodies participated in the meeting.
Speaking to the meeting participants, Chairperson of the National Commission Aida Balayeva noted that the protection of reproductive health remains a priority area of state policy.
"This issue is of national importance as it concerns the health of the nation and the future of the country. A comprehensive range of socio-economic and medical-preventive measures is being implemented to preserve and strengthen the reproductive health of adolescent girls and women of reproductive age, expand their ability to make informed decisions about childbirth, and reduce risks during pregnancy and childbirth. Our experts have noted the necessity of ensuring the uninterrupted operation of medical infrastructure and adopting a set of measures to reduce maternal mortality. Overall, I believe that active, consistent work is needed from all authorized bodies," said the Minister.
Deputy Minister of Health Aizhan Esmagambetova provided information on the current situation and measures to improve the system in this area. Senator Lazzat Kaltaeva highlighted the problematic issues of providing medical services to women with disabilities. National Commission member and public figure Togzhan Kozhali outlined several problems in the work of the obstetric-gynecological service providing assistance to women in remote villages.
Experts of the National Commission, having thoroughly studied these issues in the regions by visiting rural hospitals, feldsher stations, and meeting with healthcare managers, doctors, and patients, emphasized the need for the uninterrupted operation of the infrastructure for protecting women's reproductive health. There is a need for methodological assistance to women's consultations, maternity hospitals, family planning offices, rural hospitals, and youth health centers.
Despite the sufficient number of family planning offices, 40% of pregnancies are unplanned, and the proportion of couples who have undergone preconception preparation does not exceed 30%. In this context, it was proposed to reconsider the approaches to organizing this work. The low collective responsibility of citizens for maintaining and strengthening their own health requires the involvement of all authorized bodies in this process. Public organizations, expert, and scientific communities should conduct explanatory work among the population and target audiences.
Summarizing the meeting, the Chairperson of the National Commission stressed the need for the Ministry of Health, in conjunction with local executive bodies, the Ministries of Education, Science, and Higher Education, to adopt a set of measures to protect the health of girls and women of reproductive age, strengthen the reproductive health of adolescents, and prepare young people for conscious parenthood. The National Commission will continue to monitor the provision of medical services to adolescent girls and the work of the obstetric-gynecological service with women of reproductive age at the regional level.
Deputy akims of the regions and representatives of central government bodies participated in the meeting.
Speaking to the meeting participants, Chairperson of the National Commission Aida Balayeva noted that the protection of reproductive health remains a priority area of state policy.
"This issue is of national importance as it concerns the health of the nation and the future of the country. A comprehensive range of socio-economic and medical-preventive measures is being implemented to preserve and strengthen the reproductive health of adolescent girls and women of reproductive age, expand their ability to make informed decisions about childbirth, and reduce risks during pregnancy and childbirth. Our experts have noted the necessity of ensuring the uninterrupted operation of medical infrastructure and adopting a set of measures to reduce maternal mortality. Overall, I believe that active, consistent work is needed from all authorized bodies," said the Minister.
Deputy Minister of Health Aizhan Esmagambetova provided information on the current situation and measures to improve the system in this area. Senator Lazzat Kaltaeva highlighted the problematic issues of providing medical services to women with disabilities. National Commission member and public figure Togzhan Kozhali outlined several problems in the work of the obstetric-gynecological service providing assistance to women in remote villages.
Experts of the National Commission, having thoroughly studied these issues in the regions by visiting rural hospitals, feldsher stations, and meeting with healthcare managers, doctors, and patients, emphasized the need for the uninterrupted operation of the infrastructure for protecting women's reproductive health. There is a need for methodological assistance to women's consultations, maternity hospitals, family planning offices, rural hospitals, and youth health centers.
Despite the sufficient number of family planning offices, 40% of pregnancies are unplanned, and the proportion of couples who have undergone preconception preparation does not exceed 30%. In this context, it was proposed to reconsider the approaches to organizing this work. The low collective responsibility of citizens for maintaining and strengthening their own health requires the involvement of all authorized bodies in this process. Public organizations, expert, and scientific communities should conduct explanatory work among the population and target audiences.
Summarizing the meeting, the Chairperson of the National Commission stressed the need for the Ministry of Health, in conjunction with local executive bodies, the Ministries of Education, Science, and Higher Education, to adopt a set of measures to protect the health of girls and women of reproductive age, strengthen the reproductive health of adolescents, and prepare young people for conscious parenthood. The National Commission will continue to monitor the provision of medical services to adolescent girls and the work of the obstetric-gynecological service with women of reproductive age at the regional level.