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State governance of social determinants of health in Kazakhstan: instruments, mechanisms, and strategic policy optimization

https://doi.org/10.46914/1562-2959-2025-1-2-309-328

Abstract

Effective public governance of social determinants of health (SDH) is a fundamental factor in ensuring public well-being and the sustainable development of healthcare systems. This study examines key instruments and mechanisms for regulating SDH in the Republic of Kazakhstan, analyzing their impact on morbidity rates, life expectancy, and socio-economic inequalities. Special attention is given to the issue of healthcare workforce shortages, which significantly limit access to medical services and exacerbate regional disparities in population health. Strategic measures for reforming medical workforce training, distribution, and motivation are proposed, including targeted educational programs, mandatory graduate placements, and financial incentives to attract professionals to underserved regions. The research is based on an interdisciplinary approach, incorporating statistical analysis, a review of legal frameworks, and an examination of international and national experiences in public health. The study also identifies potential risks associated with the implementation of proposed measures, such as budgetary constraints and infrastructural barriers to healthcare digitalization. Furthermore, the study explores the influence of education, economic stability, working conditions, housing, nutrition, and healthcare accessibility on population health in Kazakhstan. The paper highlights best international practices and their potential adaptation to the Kazakhstani context. Policy recommendations focus on minimizing social inequalities, advancing digital healthcare technologies, expanding telemedicine, and reallocating budgetary resources toward disease prevention and early detection. The study concludes by emphasizing the necessity of a systemic and cross-sectoral approach to strengthen healthcare sustainability and improve population health outcomes in the long term.

About the Authors

N. Y. Yermek
Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan

PhD student.

Astana



A. A. Tynyshbayeva
Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan

d.s.s., professor.

Astana



N. S. Igissin
Eurasian Institute for Cancer Research
Kyrgyzstan

d.m.s., professor.

Bishkek



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Yermek N.Y., Tynyshbayeva A.A., Igissin N.S. State governance of social determinants of health in Kazakhstan: instruments, mechanisms, and strategic policy optimization. Bulletin of "Turan" University. 2025;(2):309-328. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.46914/1562-2959-2025-1-2-309-328

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