Development of Medical Services in Georgia

Nato Pitskhelauri; Nino Chikhladze; Lasha Loria; Tamar Lobjanidze; Mariam Lobjanidze

Volume : V, Issue : V, May - 2015

Development of Medical Services in Georgia

Nato Pitskhelauri, Nino Chikhladze, Lasha Loria, Tamar Lobjanidze, Mariam Lobjanidze

Abstract :

&nbsp;Article reviews the progress of medical services and system changes in Georgia from the historical perspective. First State Medical Board was established in 1803. Medical management activities were limited&nbsp; to combating epidemics. Access to medical services was extremely limited. In 1861 the Caucasus Medical Council was&nbsp; created and Georgian doctors earned the right to medical practice. During the Democratic Republic Tbilisi State University and Department of Health was founded. In Soviet time Georgia has Semashko healthcare system, economic&nbsp; crisis after 1980 provoked decrease of investment and misbalance formed in the healthcare. After the Georgia&#39;s independence, new health care system reform was implemented.