Health Minister Sarjveladze tells WHO Europe that more than 95% of Georgians are covered by universal healthcare

Georgian Health Minister Mikheil Sarjveladze addressed the 76th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe at the general discussion.

Sarjveladze spoke about Georgia’s ongoing reforms and the results achieved. He said that over the past decade Georgia has carried out large-scale health system reforms that have ensured public access to health services.

According to the minister, more than 95% of Georgia’s population is now covered by the universal healthcare programme. The state has expanded essential medical services, regulated medicine prices, and enhanced access to innovative drugs.

Sarjveladze named the main priorities for developing Georgia’s health system as strengthening primary healthcare, preventing and managing non-communicable diseases, developing digital health, and continuing work to eliminate communicable diseases. He also highlighted Georgia’s experience and progress in eliminating hepatitis C and preventing HIV.

During the session, Sarjveladze also took part in a high-level meeting on primary healthcare, where he spoke about Georgia’s experience and reforms in this area.

Deputy Health Minister Irakli Sasania and Nata Menabde, Georgia’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark, accompanied the minister at the meetings.