Intro
Contents
List of Tables
Chapter 1: Introduction and Study Background
1.1 Early Years of Political and Economic Transitions
1.2 Trajectory of Health Indicators
1.3 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2: The Need for Health System Design
2.1 Goals of Health System Design
2.2 Health System's Design Prerequisites
2.3 Functions of Health System's Structure
2.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: Overview of Kazakhstan's Health System
3.1 Primary Healthcare
3.2 Elements of Primary Healthcare in Kazakhstan
3.3 Responsible Entities and Programs

3.4 Categories of Primary Healthcare Staff
3.5 Categories of Primary Healthcare Facilities
3.6 The Hospital Sector
3.6.1 Major Categories of Hospital Facilities
3.7 Hospital Modernization Initiatives
3.8 Other Aspects of the Health System
3.9 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: Organization of the Health Delivery System
4.1 Health Delivery Structure
4.1.1 Ministry of Health
4.1.2 Committees under the Ministry of Health
4.2 Oblast Health Departments (Also Known as Local Health Authorities)
4.3 Health Financing
4.4 The Urban/Rural Divide
4.5 Conclusion

5.9 State Program of Healthcare Development 2020-2025 (2019)
5.10 Conclusion
References
Chapter 6: A Review of Public Sector Reform
6.1 A Closer Look at Public Sector Reform
6.2 Some Features of Public Sector Reform
6.2.1 Decentralization
6.2.2 Competition (Quasi-Market)
6.2.3 Efficiency
6.2.4 Good Governance
6.2.5 Partnerships
6.3 Conclusion
References
Chapter 7: Features of Public Sector Reform in Kazakhstan's Health Reform Programs
7.1 Decentralization and Devolution of Responsibilities
7.2 Efficiency
7.3 Quality

7.4 Education and Training of Health Professionals
7.5 Competition
7.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 8: Partnerships and Collaborations
8.1 Nonprofit Organizations
8.2 International Organizations
8.3 Collaborations with the Private Sector (Public-Private-Partnerships)
8.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 9: Future Prospects and Conclusion
9.1 Future Outlook and Pandemic Response Strategies
9.2 Conclusion
References
Index