The Minister of Health, Mikheil Sarjveladze, announced that the government has set ambitious plans for reforming primary healthcare in Georgia, with an estimated GEL120 million to be invested over the next four years. According to the minister, this large-scale initiative will significantly improve access to quality medical services and have a positive long-term impact on public health.
Sarjveladze noted that the pilot phase of the reform has already been completed, and once the collected data is analyzed, the program will be rolled out nationwide. “From the beginning of next year, we will be able to offer every citizen across the country high-quality, result-focused primary healthcare services,” he stated. “For maximum efficiency, the reform includes raising salaries for doctors and nurses in this field, as well as introducing financial incentive mechanisms.”
The minister emphasized that strengthening primary healthcare is a cornerstone of the reform, as this is where patients first receive essential medical advice and preventive care. “There are 1,004 institutions across the country ensuring that citizens quickly get the primary medical guidance they need,” Sarjveladze explained. “More than 1,500 qualified doctors are providing recommendations on screenings, disease prevention, and referrals to specialists when necessary.”
Sarjveladze concluded that improving the efficiency of the primary healthcare system is crucial not only for saving costs for citizens and the state but also for ensuring the overall well-being of the population. “The success of this reform means healthier citizens and a stronger healthcare foundation for Georgia,” he said.
