Health Minister of Kazakhstan resigns, Chief of President's Medical Center appointed in his replacement

AKIPRESS.COM - Yelzhan Birtanov stepped down as Health Minister of Kazakhstan.
"Today I submitted a letter of resignation to the head of state. Unfortunately, after I contracted coronavirus infection and developed pneumonia, I will need additional medical treatment," Birtanov said on Facebook.
"I think that the healthcare sector should be led properly particularly amid deterioration of epidemiological situation in the country. I am confident that our healthcare system will cope with the growing burden. Time and effors from each of us are required," Birtanov said and thanked the President for trust.
Alexey Tsoi, head of the President's Medical Center, was appointed in replacement of Yelzhan Birtanov.
Tsoi performed duties of First Deputy Health Minister and then Health Minister since June 2020.