GE Healthcare will create a digital archive of clinical images for Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Rob Walton, President of GE Healthcare for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Rob Walton outlined GE Healthcare's plans to localize the production of ultrasound systems, followed by the manufacturing of computed tomography (CT) scanners, angiographs, and mammographs. The President of Kazakhstan emphasized that this initiative aligns with the goal of increasing the share of domestic pharmaceuticals and medical equipment production to 50% by 2025.

Additionally, GE Healthcare intends to create a Centralized National Digital Archive of Clinical Images for the Republic of Kazakhstan. This will facilitate the management of patient data and, consequently, reduce service costs.

The company is currently implementing educational programs to enhance the qualifications of healthcare personnel. The GE Healthcare Academy is being established at the Astana Medical University (NAO). The educational institution is expected to begin full operations by October of this year.

During the meeting, the Government of Kazakhstan and GE Healthcare signed a framework agreement outlining the main terms for the implementation of the GE Healthcare investment project.

Source: digitalbusiness.kz