2024-11-05 12:51:00
This Monday, November 4, Geneviève Darrieussecq, Minister of Health and Access to Care, received the Deputy Minister of Health of Kazakhstan, Timur Muratov, to sign a declaration of intent, aimed at joining the World Coalition countries for primary health care.
In a desire to strengthen and further develop cooperation within the framework primary health careKazakhstan proposed to France to join the Global Coalition of Countries for Primary Health Carelaunched last November by President Kassym-Jomart Tokaïev. With this in mind, the declaration of intent presents three pillars:
Strengthening primary health care approaches by integrating them with other levels of the health architecture; Promoting policy reforms focused on primary health care with the aim of achieving universal health coverage (UHC); Strengthening mobilization and international coordination for the promotion of primary health care, in particular by inviting other countries to join the Global Coalition of Countries for Primary Health Care.
It was also the occasion for the signing of two memorandums of understanding by the director of the School of Advanced Studies in Public Health (EHESP), Isabelle Richard, with respectively the Deputy Minister of Health of Kazakhstan and the rector of Karaganda Medical University, Anar Turmukhambetova.
France and Kazakhstan: cooperation already institutionalized
During the visit of the President of the Republic to Astana in November 2023, Emmanuel Macron and his counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokaïev signed a _La_France_et_le_Kazakhstan_approfondissent_leur_cooperation_en_sante>_déclaration_conjointe’,’actionmode’, ”, ‘actionlabel’, ‘external,content,link,,custom_event’,’actionpname’, ‘component_label’, ‘actionpvalue’, ‘déclaration conjointe’,’actionpname’, ‘component_value’, ‘actionpvalue’, ‘ ‘component_hierarchy’, ‘actionpvalue’, ‘content’,’actionpname’, ‘heading_hierarchy’, ‘actionpvalue’, ‘>_La_France_et_le_Kazakhstan_approfondissent_leur_cooperation_en_sante>_déclaration_conjointe’])” class=”spip_out” rel=”external”>joint statement affirming that they “welcomed the development of cooperation in the field of health, welcoming the deepening of partnerships between training and research centers, hospital establishments of the two countries, in the areas of “oncology, telemedicine, rehabilitation and psychomotor skills, as well as reproductive health” (art.10).
In recent years, French-Kazakhstan cooperation in health has strongly strengthened. It is the fruit of collective work, the sign of committed cooperation and a common vision of health between France and Kazakhstan, such as the strengthening of primary health care and the achievement of universal health coverage. . In agreement with _France_and_Kazakhstan_deepen_their_cooperation_in_health>_the_new_strategy_of_France_in_global_health_2023-2027′,’actionmode’, ”, ‘actionlabel’, ‘internal,content,link,,custom_event’,’actionpname’, ‘component_label’, , ‘the new strategy of the France in global health 2023-2027′,’actionpname’, ‘component_value’, ‘actionpvalue’, ” https:=””>_France_and_Kazakhstan_deepen_their_cooperation_in_health>_the_new_strategy_of_France_in_santé_mondiale_2023-2027′])” class=”spip_in”>the news French strategy in global health (2023-2027) and the national priorities of Kazakhstan, it aims to consolidate and structure the cooperative actions of numerous stakeholders, through the implementation of a dedicated roadmap. Today’s signing of this declaration of intent is a new step forward in bilateral cooperation.
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**Interview with Geneviève Darrieussecq, Minister of Health and Access to Care of France**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Minister Darrieussecq. Can you share the significance of your recent meeting with Deputy Minister Timur Muratov of Kazakhstan?
**Geneviève Darrieussecq:** Thank you for having me. The meeting with Deputy Minister Muratov was a pivotal moment for our collaboration in the field of primary health care. We signed a declaration of intent that will facilitate Kazakhstan’s entry into the Global Coalition of Countries for Primary Health Care, a significant step toward enhancing our mutual commitment to universal health coverage.
**Interviewer:** What are the key elements of this declaration?
**Geneviève Darrieussecq:** The declaration is anchored on three major pillars: First, we aim to strengthen primary health care by ensuring it is integrated seamlessly with other levels of our health systems. Second, we are committed to promoting policy reforms that focus on primary health care to effectively achieve universal health coverage. Lastly, we will enhance mobilization and international coordination to promote primary health care, inviting other countries to join us in this important initiative.
**Interviewer:** It sounds like this coalition could have a significant impact. How do you see it evolving in the future?
**Geneviève Darrieussecq:** Absolutely. We believe that by working together within this coalition, we can share best practices, innovative approaches, and resources, which will ultimately lead to a more robust global health architecture. It’s imperative that we collaborate internationally to address healthcare challenges and improve health outcomes for all.
**Interviewer:** During the same meeting, two memorandums of understanding were signed with the School of Advanced Studies in Public Health. Can you elaborate on those agreements?
**Geneviève Darrieussecq:** Yes, these memorandums are quite crucial. They formalize our commitment to fostering academic exchange and capacity building in public health education and research. By partnering with Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Health and Karaganda Medical University, we aim to create opportunities for knowledge sharing and strengthen health education in both countries.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Minister Darrieussecq, for sharing these insights with us. It sounds like a promising partnership ahead!
**Geneviève Darrieussecq:** Thank you, and I look forward to our continued collaboration for healthier futures.
