Azerbaijan Country Commercial Guide
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Overview

The Azerbaijan healthcare system has made important structural changes with the full implementation of mandatory health insurance in 2021. The insurance scheme consists of coverage for primary, inpatient, emergency, and specialized outpatient care, as well as laboratory services, physiotherapy, and invasive radiology and is administered by the Azerbaijani Management Union of Medical Territorial Units (known as TABIB). TABIB is a public legal entity under the State Agency for Compulsory Health Insurance (which manages health care providers participating in the national insurance system) that provides medical services to citizens across all health care providers. The Ministry of Health regulates the healthcare system and is also charged with public health education, research, development of medical equipment, and prevention of disease.

In 2024, Azerbaijan implemented reforms to separate the roles of regulators, service providers, and funders. This shift brings the system more in line with international standards. Government spending on health has grown rapidly, quadrupling between 2018 and 2023, and is expected to reach $1.2 billion (AZN 2.09 billion) in 2025. Much of this funding is directed towards building new medical facilities, improving access in remote areas, and strengthening the country’s ability to respond to future health emergencies.

One major project is the E-Health Strategy and Claims Management Initiative, backed by the World Bank. It aims to upgrade Azerbaijan’s digital health systems by reviewing current laws, suggesting new regulations, and improving provider payment and insurance claim processing. These changes are designed to make the system more efficient and financially stable. However, healthcare providers in rural areas still face challenges, such as limited staff and outdated infrastructure.

Opportunities

The Azerbaijani government is actively looking to collaborate in digital health, medical technology, building healthcare infrastructure, and related areas. U.S. companies already play a role in supplying hospital and lab equipment, and ongoing efforts to expand universal health coverage are creating new openings in telemedicine, health data systems, and pharmaceuticals. With healthcare set as a national priority through 2027, Azerbaijan may be an attractive destination for investment and innovation in medical services and systems.
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