A group of deputies in the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan have introduced amendments to the Law "On the Protection of Citizens' Health in the Kyrgyz Republic" that would prohibit heads of state medical institutions from simultaneously working in private clinics. The deputies, including Aisuluu Mamashova, Nilufar Alimzhanova, Aida Isatbek kyzy, and Bahadyr Shabazov, have put forward this proposal for public discussion.
The rationale behind the proposed restriction is to reduce the likelihood of corrupt practices, improve the quality of medical services, and enhance public trust in the healthcare system. The deputies argue that leaders of state medical institutions who also work in private clinics may face conflicts of interest, where their personal interests could contradict those of society, patients, and the state in the healthcare sector.
According to the authors of the bill, heads of state clinics should prioritize the interests of their institutions and not be driven by profit motives from their involvement in private clinics. They believe that this prohibition will help maintain the independence and professionalism of medical institutions.
By implementing this ban on dual employment, the deputies aim to uphold the integrity and dedication of medical establishments in Kyrgyzstan.
