Yelzhan Birtanov
Yelzhan Birtanov is a prominent Kazakhstani physician and former Minister of Health, serving from 2017 to 2020. He is known for advocating reforms in the healthcare sector, particularly regarding physician salaries and medical ethics. Birtanov's tenure was marked by controversy, culminating in legal issues related to abuse of power and misappropriation of public funds, which have significantly impacted his career. Despite these challenges, he continues to contribute to public health discussions and remains an influential figure in Kazakhstan's medical community.
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Yelzhan Birtanov shared his opinion on the frequent changes in leadership at the health insurance fund.
Словарь казахстанцев — 2025: какие слова волновали и радовали нас в уходящем году: 19 декабря 2025, 06:33
Kazakhstan· 2025-12-19
Yelzhan Birtanov, along with Olzhas Abishev, was found guilty of signing off on a non-functional medical information system.
чем теперь занимается Олжас Абишев в МинздравеKazakhstan· 2025-09-25
Yelzhan Birtanov is a specialist in the field of medicine who participated in the congress.
Международный конгресс кардиохирургов в ШымкентеKazakhstan· 2025-09-13
Yelzhan Birtanov is a former Minister of Health who believes that the ban on 'rahmets' should be part of the ethical code for medical workers.
Почему казахстанцы благодарят врачей деньгами, а те берутKazakhstan· 2025-09-11
