Aigul Kasymova

Aigul Kasymova is the Director of the Republican Center for Primary Health Care in Kazakhstan's Ministry of Health. She has recently been in the news for addressing criticisms from citizens regarding difficulties in accessing medical services under the Obligatory Social Medical Insurance (OSMS) system. During a press briefing, she acknowledged the challenges patients face when funding limits are reached, which can impact their ability to receive timely care. Kasymova emphasized the importance of planning and communication with the public to improve the management of health services and ensure that urgent cases are treated promptly, despite funding constraints.