Olzhas Abishev

Olzhas Abishev is a former Vice Minister of Health in Kazakhstan who was convicted of abuse of power related to a failed IT project in the healthcare system. After serving a sentence that included restrictions on his freedom, he has recently been noted in the news for his involvement with the Scientific and Technical Council of the Ministry of Health, where he reportedly leads a section on artificial intelligence. Despite claims of his new role, the Ministry clarified that he is not a formal employee but participates in council activities. His past conviction has raised questions about his return to a position of influence in the health sector.