Digital transformation of healthcare in the Kyrgyz Republic

Relevance. The digital transformation of healthcare is becoming a key component of the national strategy for sustainable economic growth and increasing social protection of the population. It is changing the traditional forms of interaction between the state and society, increasing the transparency of management decisions and the involvement of citizens in decision-making processes.

The purpose of the study: to analyze the digital transformation of healthcare in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Materials and methods. A content analysis of the digital transformation of healthcare in the Kyrgyz Republic has been conducted. The materials of the scientific electronic libraries eLibrary, CyberLeninka, and the Internet were used, which are freely available and meet the criteria for inclusion for analysis (compliance with the selected research topic, full-text format of the work). The methods of analytical generalization, analogies, and formalization are applied.

Results. The level of digitalization of the economy and society in the Kyrgyz Republic can be described as low compared to the global average. The development of digital technologies is hindered not only by a lack of budget, but also by the weakness of the innovation sector, digital inequality between urban and rural areas, especially in geographically remote areas, as well as the lack of real-time access to data necessary for making managerial decisions. A set of measures has been developed for the active development and widespread introduction of modern information and communication technologies in the field of healthcare. The main initiatives include the Sanarip MED program aimed at digital transformation, covering electronic doctor appointments, digital patient records, vaccinations, laboratory diagnostics, statistics and monitoring.

Conclusion. Digitalization of healthcare plays a key role in improving the quality of life and accessibility of medical services in the Kyrgyz Republic. Investments in infrastructure, staff training, and improvements in the regulatory framework are needed to reach their full potential. Despite the difficulties, the introduction of digital technologies can significantly improve the quality of medical care for the population.

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