Nurlibek Asylbekov

Nurlibek Asylbekov is a prominent Kazakh healthcare administrator, born on June 24, 1966. He has an extensive background in the pharmaceutical sector and public health management, having served in various capacities within the Ministry of Health in Kazakhstan. Notably, he was the head of the Health Department in Shymkent prior to his recent appointment as the chairman of 'SK-Pharmacy,' the national distributor of pharmaceuticals and medical devices in Kazakhstan. His career spans over two decades, with significant roles in the oversight of pharmaceutical quality control and consumer rights protection. Asylbekov's appointment comes amidst a leadership change at 'SK-Pharmacy,' following controversies surrounding the organization's operations.