250-bed multi-field children's hospital to be launched in Astana next year

ASTANA. December 31. KAZINFORM A 250-bed multi-field children's hospital will be launched in Astana next year. Astana Akim (Mayor) Imangali Tasmagambetov has informed of it addressing to the city's authorities.

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According to him, for the past three years 10 various medical institutions were launched in the healthcare system.

"Now our efforts are directed to development of the polyclinic sector. A 500-bed multi-field hospital was launched on the threshold of the Independence Day. Next year we will put into commission a 250-bed multi-field children's hospital. Two facilities - adult and children's infectious diseases hospitals - are under construction," Astana Akim said. Besides, according to him, the city faces a task on specialized clinics, in particular, construction of a TB dispensary.

"The second problem in healthcare is connected with the polyclinic sector. We should solve this issue in the nearest to-three years," I.Tasmagambetov added.