Innovative system for managing public health during pandemic periods established - Almaty city health department
In the online briefing hosted at Almaty's regional communication platform, the city's Public Health Department head, Kamaljan Nadyrov, spoke about the measures put in place to prepare the bustling city for a possible return of the coronavirus, as reported by Almaty.tv.
Currently, Almaty has recorded 14,328 cases of COVID-19, with 3 new cases detected in the past 24 hours. A whopping 97.5% of these cases have recovered, amounting to 13,941 individuals. The death toll stands at 270.
Speaking confidently, Nadyrov announced that the city's COVID-19 response headquarters has the current situation under control, following the implementation of comprehensive systemic measures. He revealed that a new model for managing the healthcare system has been developed in pandemic conditions.
Almaty now boasts 27 COVID clinics accommodating 6,211 beds and 250 intensive care units. At present, 17 clinics with 1,923 beds are in use, leaving a reserve of 4,288 available spaces. A hospital in the Turkestan district with a capacity of 500 beds is almost complete, and plans are underway to open a modern, modular clinic with 300 beds in October. The opening of two private clinics with a capacity of 215 beds is also imminent. By October 1, the capacity of COVID hospitals is expected to reach 7,226 beds, with these clinics offering regular medical assistance to the population during non-epidemic periods.
Nadyrov also touched upon the systemic measures that have contributed to stabilizing the city. He discussed improvements in the algorithm for providing emergency medical care to patients with COVID-19, ARI, and community-acquired pneumonia. Now, only ambulance services are used for hospitalizing these patients, as self-referral hospitalizations are prohibited. This arrangement has enabled the organization of hospitalization in infectious wards, with patients undergoing home assessments using a specialized checklist before being transferred to hospitals for treatment.
Addressing another crucial aspect, Nadyrov addressed the issue of staff preparation and reserves. Over 1000 workers are currently on the frontlines, including doctors, medical staff, and other personnel. At the peak of the outbreak, over 4500 medical workers were on the frontline. A staff reserve of 2,515 workers has already been formed, consisting of doctors, medical staff, and more.
As the nation navigates the ongoing pandemic, it's essential to acknowledge that, while specific information about Almaty's second-wave mitigation strategies, such as expanded ICU beds or vaccine campaigns, remains to be seen, the city's resolve to adapt and prepare remains unwavering.
- The head of Almaty's Public Health Department, Kamaljan Nadyrov, revealed that a new model for managing the healthcare system has been developed in pandemic conditions, enabling the organization of hospitalization in infectious wards.
- Nadyrov announced that the city's COVID-19 response headquarters has the current situation under control, with 27 COVID clinics accommodating 6,211 beds and 250 intensive care units, assessing and treating patients with medical-conditions like coronavirus, ARI, and community-acquired pneumonia.
- By October 1, the capacity of COVID hospitals in Almaty is expected to reach 7,226 beds, with these clinics offering regular medical assistance to the population during non-epidemic periods, contributing to community health-and-wellness.
- Science plays a crucial role in the city's preparations, as the city's resolve to adapt and prepare for potential coronavirus hospitalizations remains unwavering, demonstrating commitment to the advancement of medical-conditions management and ensuring public health.
