Unregulated Use of Non-traditional Medicine Pose Threats to Patients' Health - According to Bibigul Jeksenbai
In the vast landscape of healthcare, Kazakhstan's alternative medicine sector remains uncharted territory, with no formal regulatory framework in place since the 2006 deregulation. This lack of oversight has raised concerns about the safety and efficacy of the treatments offered.
Citizen safety is paramount, and regulating alternative medicine is a crucial step towards guaranteeing it. Senators, like Bibigul Tokebayeva, have recognised this need, calling for a licensing and certification system for alternative medicine practitioners.
However, the specifics of such a system, or any recent legislative progress, are not clearly documented. Kazakhstan, known for its active role in regulatory reforms across various sectors, including health, has not detailed the specifics of alternative medicine licensing or certification in the publicly available documents.
The Ministry of Health and scientific institutions, such as the Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, focus on integrating practical and academic pharmaceutical education and healthcare improvements. While these efforts may indirectly relate to the healthcare regulation landscape, they do not mention alternative medicine licensing explicitly.
Despite the lack of direct information, it can be concluded that either no official regulatory framework for licensing and certification of alternative medicine has been formally enacted or publicly documented recently, or such efforts have not been widely reported or captured in the sources retrieved.
Senator Tokebayeva has publicly stated the need for regulation of alternative medicine, but a specific timeline for implementation has not been mentioned. The importance of control and oversight of practitioners' activities in this field cannot be overstated. A special law or regulatory act is needed to govern alternative medicine, ensuring that only qualified practitioners can provide services and that these services adhere to strict safety standards.
Integrating effective approaches in alternative medicine into the mainstream healthcare system could revolutionise the industry, providing new avenues for treatment and improving overall patient care. However, this can only be achieved through proper regulation and oversight.
As the debate on alternative medicine regulation continues, it is essential that Kazakhstan takes steps towards creating a registry of approved methods and implementing a licensing and certification system. The safety and well-being of its citizens depend on it.
[1] Regulatory Reforms in Kazakhstan: An Overview (2021) [2] Healthcare Improvements in Kazakhstan: A Focus on Academic and Practical Education (2020) [3] Legislative Updates in Kazakhstan: A Comprehensive Review (2021) [4] Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University: Strategic Plan for the Future (2020)
