Working meeting with Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA)

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Working Meeting with Representatives of the International Organization Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA, USA)

On October 7, 2025, a working meeting was held via videoconference between the Research Institute of Balneology and Medical Rehabilitation of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the leadership of the international organization Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA, USA).

From the GHA side, the meeting was attended by President Renée-Marie Stephano and Executive Director Bill Cook.

During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the field of accreditation and certification of sanatorium and health resort organizations, issues of improving the quality of patient services, as well as ways to develop medical and wellness tourism in Kazakhstan.

The GHA representatives emphasized that international accreditation contributes to strengthening patient trust, standardizing processes, improving service quality, and promoting medical institutions on the global level.

Following the talks, the parties agreed to continue the dialogue and exchange materials to elaborate on specific areas of cooperation.

"We see great potential in the development of medical and wellness tourism in Kazakhstan and are ready to provide expert support in promoting Kazakhstani sanatoriums on the international stage," said GHA President Renée-Marie Stephano.

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Research Institute of Balneology and Medical Rehabilitation

Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan

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Oct. 8, 2025, 11:24 a.m.