Minister of Health of Kazakhstan reports about doctor shortage

AKIPRESS.COM - A critical shortage of doctors affects the coronavirus pandemic in Atyrau and Mangistau regions of Kazakhstan, Minister of Health Aleksey Tsoy told a press briefing.
The government plans to dispatch doctors to those regions to address the shortage.
Medical workers in the capital and other district centers are mobilized from undergraduates, faculty of medical schools and residents, the Minister noted.
"The region are trying to address medical workers shortage on their own. If they cannot do so or there are no medical colleges or universities, the government sends doctors in such areas. We're providing aid to the regions now," he said.