Georgia’s government is launching a large-scale reform of the country’s primary healthcare system, with an investment of GEL120 million planned over the next four years. The initiative wants to expand access to quality medical services and strengthen preventive care.
Minister of Health Mikheil Sarjveladze stated that the reform builds on a recently completed pilot phase, the results of which are currently being analyzed. Once finalized, the program will be implemented nationwide, starting early next year. “From the beginning of next year, we will be able to offer every citizen across the country high-quality, result-focused primary healthcare services,” the minister stated.
A main component of the reform is the enhancement of working conditions for healthcare professionals. Salaries for doctors and nurses in the primary care sector will be increased, accompanied by new financial incentive mechanisms designed to improve efficiency and quality of care.
Sarjveladze emphasized that primary healthcare forms the foundation of the medical system as it provides citizens with their first point of contact for essential advice, preventive care and early disease detection. Currently, 1,004 primary care institutions operate across Georgia, staffed by more than 1,500 doctors who offer consultations, screenings and referrals to specialists when necessary.
