(Fighting against New Coronary Pneumonia) President Kazakhstan criticizes the ineffectiveness of the epidemic and emphasizes that the increase in infection rate is detrimental to the investment environment
China News Agency, Nur-Sultan, July 19 (Reporter Wen Longjie) According to the official website of the Presidential Palace of Kazakhstan, President Tokayev of Kazakhstan hosted the meeting of the Interdepartmental Committee on Epidemic Prevention and Control on the 18th to prevent the government and local outbreaks. The control work raised criticism.
Tokayev said that the report showed that the outbreak appeared to be under control, but this was not the case. A survey of the national pharmacy retail network by the President's Office found that the situation is not optimistic. There are shortages of medicines and queues to buy medicines in West Harbin, Atyrau, Jambore, Karaganda, Nur-Sultan and Almaty cities, as well as the daily price increase of essential medicines. "Market" prevails.
Tokayev said that due to errors in statistical analysis and failure to effectively formulate plans, the number of medicines required in various places could not be determined. These problems were caused by the wrong work plan, indicating that the government and local work are extremely confusing.
Tokayev pointed out that despite segregation restrictions across the country, there are still people holding family gatherings, especially in Turkstan, Zambier, Almaty, and Chimkent. Local governments lack experience in working in special periods, do not know how to solve difficult problems, and do not know how to promote national policies and isolation regulations to the public. Many government ministers and local governors fall into a "trap of self-consolation and self-satisfaction".
Tokayev said that at present, the national inspection capacity has reached 32,000 person-times/day, but there are large differences between regions. Laboratory testing in some areas is very weak, and it can even be considered that some places are trying to cover up the truth. The government must take strict monitoring measures without any concealment.
Tokayev pointed out that the number of beds used to treat patients with new coronary pneumonia nationwide has increased, but this is at the expense of closing other medical institutions. The government and localities must gradually restore routine medical assistance services, especially for patients with chronic diseases and pregnant women. In addition, due to the increase in the number of serious patients with new coronary pneumonia, there is a shortage of oxygen generators in many medical institutions, and some residents even use industrial oxygen cylinders at home to replace them. The government and localities must solve the problems of hospital oxygen supply and the use of oxygen cylinders at home within 5 days.
Tokayev said that the urban epidemic situation has stabilized, but don't forget the rural residents. At present, many rural residents still have no diagnosis and treatment, and lack the necessary medicines. There is a serious shortage of medical personnel and necessary infrastructure in rural areas. He also criticized the sharp rise in funeral and transportation costs and demanded a thorough investigation of the use of the epidemic to earn "black money."
Tokayev emphasized that the increase in the infection rate will not only affect Kazakhstan's international ranking, but also have a negative impact on Kazakhstan's investment environment, tourism potential and the introduction of new technologies. The government must fully consider the above factors in its work plan to effectively reduce risks. "During the epidemic, any wrong decisions, bureaucracy, and perfunctory blame will cause damage to the lives and health of thousands of people." (End)