In Kazakhstan, the storage and delivery of medical supplies are now monitored electronically. More than 21,000 sensors and trackers on transport will ensure that vaccines do not spoil due to temperature violations. This was reported by infohub.kz.
According to the Ministry of Health, the digital control system for the vaccine "cold chain" is being scaled up across the country. Now, storage temperatures will be automatically tracked via GPS monitoring.
As reported by the Chief Sanitary Doctor of Kazakhstan, Sarkhat Beisenova, the system will cover over a thousand facilities nationwide. The monitoring will be carried out at all stages – from storage to delivery to warehouses and medical organizations.
"Data from refrigeration equipment will be automatically transmitted to a unified digital platform. During vaccine transportation, GPS monitoring of special vehicles will be used," the statement said.
It is noted that any deviation from the norm and established parameters will allow for quick identification of the stage where the problem occurred, enabling prompt corrective measures.
In total, the Ministry of Health plans to create over 21,000 monitoring points, covering more than 3,500 facilities. Additionally, control will be ensured over 800 special vehicles in all regions of the republic.
Equipment for vaccine storage is also being updated. Plans include purchasing new cold rooms, freezers, and over 900 refrigerators for medical organizations across the country.
Earlier, Kursiv reported that the Ministry of Health had tightened licensing requirements for medical activities in Kazakhstan. Now, state and private clinics can operate only if they have a medical digital system (MDS).