Kazakhstan Healthcare Audit Exposes Billions in Losses

Kazakhstan's Healthcare System Audit Reveals Billions in Irregularities Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan – June 5, 2025 – Chairman of the Supreme Audit Chamber of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Alihan Smaïlov, revealed significant financial irregularities within the nation's healthcare system during a recent Majilis plenary session. The audit, conducted in 2024 and 2025, uncovered 741 million tenge in financial violations, 32 billion tenge in inefficient use of funds, and a staggering 58 billion tenge in lost potential profits. "The results point to systemic problems," Smaïlov stated, emphasizing the government's slow response to the audit's recommendations. He noted that while the Ministry of Health had fulfilled 25 out of 36 directives, many were completed only in the first quarter of 2025, indicating a significant delay. Smaïlov stressed that the Supreme Audit Chamber will continue monitoring the situation to ensure that all recommendations are fully implemented. The audit's findings have been forwarded to relevant authorities for further investigation and action, signaling a commitment to transparency and accountability within the healthcare sector. This proactive approach suggests a positive step toward improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Kazakhstan's healthcare system.