This article examines the development of healthcare in Karakalpakstan during the 1970-1980 period, continuing the analysis of healthcare evolution from the previous decade. The research investigates the expansion of medical facilities, improvements in medical personnel training, changes in healthcare infrastructure, and their impact on public health indicators. The findings reveal significant progress in healthcare accessibility during this period, though challenges remained in rural healthcare delivery, specialized medical services, and material-technical supply. This historical analysis provides valuable insights for understanding contemporary healthcare challenges in the region.

Karakalpakstan, healthcare system, medical facilities, public health, Soviet healthcare, medical personnel, rural healthcare

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