Join us for a lecture by Dr. Nils Graber, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Humboldt University of Berlin, whose work explores the intersections of medical anthropology, the history of science, and global health.
The presentation examines the evolution of primary healthcare (PHC) in Kazakhstan, the birthplace of the 1978 Alma-Ata Declaration, a landmark document that shaped global approaches to community-based healthcare. Dr. Graber will explore how the Soviet-era polyclinic model continues to influence Kazakhstan’s healthcare system while interacting with contemporary reforms, including privatization, community health initiatives, and national health insurance.
Drawing on perspectives from medical anthropology and global health history, the lecture will focus on three key themes: the transformation of PHC organization from the Semashko model to the present day; everyday experiences of healthcare providers and patients within primary care settings; and Kazakhstan’s role in shaping international healthcare networks from the Alma-Ata Declaration to the Astana Declaration.
The session offers valuable insights into the historical foundations, contemporary challenges, and global significance of primary healthcare in Kazakhstan.
