19:04, 09 September 2013 | GMT +5
Creating a global budget for cancer services discussed by Kazakh Health Ministry
ASTANA. September 9. KAZINFORM The Ministry of Health discussed the introduction of payment for health services and drug supply on the basis of the global budget for cancer services, according to the press service of the ministry, primeminister.kz reports.

The main purpose of introducing the global budget, which provides for the payment of the patient, including the costs of drug provision at all levels - to provide improved quality of life in patients with malignant tumors.
In addition, the ministry discussed the issues on improving management of cancer services, patient satisfaction with the quality of medical services, and drug supply to cancer patients.
The meeting was attended by the heads of health departments of the regions, Astana and Almaty cities, Kazakh Research Institute of Oncology and Radiology, chief physicians of the regional oncologic dispensary.