Implementation of Health Impact Assessment in the Healthcare System of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Jan 28;20(3):2335. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20032335.

Abstract

The Health Impact Assessment (hereinafter referred to as HIA) is an effective method for predicting potential health impacts from decisions. Little is known about the implementation of the HIA in the Republic of Kazakhstan (further, RK). In addition, the Russian language literature has not yet been reviewed in terms of HIA-related knowledge. By conducting a literature review of enabling factors, including Russian language literature, on the implementation of the HIA and studying governance systems in RK, we aim to suggest an implementation process to implement the HIA in RK. After careful analysis of the governance system, we suggest set up of a HIA support unit under the National Scientific Center for Health Development and discuss the possible benefits. The proposed center should guide the implementation of the HIA in RK.

Keywords: Health Impact Assessment; Kazakhstan; implementation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Delivery of Health Care*
  • Health Impact Assessment* / methods
  • Health Policy
  • Kazakhstan

Grants and funding

This research received no external funding.