Republic of Turkey is one of the most disciplined and successful countries in fighting against Covid-19 pandemic. In the last 15 years, Turkey’s health system has undergone a major restructuring process. Thanks to the modernization of hospitals in Turkey in the last 15 years, the health system has gained structural abilities that can respond to […]
Turkmenistan calls for international cooperation against Covid-19; ready to receive WHO mission
At a briefing held at the foreign office on Friday (8 May 2020), DPM Meredov called for international cooperation in the healthcare sector in general and against Covid-19 in particular. He also expressed readiness to receive the WHO mission for independent evaluation of the situation in Turkmenistan. Here are the main points of his remarks: […]
Kazakhstan extends emergency and routes for economic recovery
Elvira Kadyrova The Covid-19 outbreak emergency in Kazakhstan has been extended until 11 May, according to the statement by the country’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Kazakhstan lives in the state of emergency since 16 March. “Strict quarantine measures have been introduced in the country, public transport has been suspended, most organizations and institutions have switched to […]
EBRD and Coronavirus Pandemic: Response and Recovery
The EBRD is stepping up support for the economies where it invests in the face of the coronavirus pandemic and now stands ready to provide support worth €21 billion over the 2020-21 period. The Bank has approved a comprehensive set of response and recovery measures including the following five components: Resilience Framework The EBRD is […]
Resilient Pakistan against COVID 19 Pandemic
Col. Iftikhar Ahmmed, Charge d’ Affaires, Embassy of Pakistan, Ashgabat COVID 19; as is commonly known has engulfed entire globe with varying intensity from region to region thus making it a global challenge. Pakistan is amongst the 180+ countries dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Precaution, Prevention, followed by stringent fight against deadly yet unseen enemy, […]
Covid-19: The midstream challenge and some good tactics from Turkmenistan
Tariq Saeedi We are in the midstream – this strain of coronavirus is still wreaking havoc around the globe even though there are some encouraging signs here and there. No one is to blame if the world doesn’t have a coherent strategy, a reliable roadmap, or a truly global leadership. We are learning as we […]
Power of music – connecting minds and hearts amid coronavirus disaster
Elvira Kadyrova Musicians from various parts of the world have united in joint musical message #StayHome when the Covid-19 devastates spontaneously the humankind, and one of the way to stay alive is self-isolation. 19 musicians, including cellists, clarinet players, saxophonists, violinists from the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Turkmenistan, Belarus, Finland, Ukraine, USA, Bulgaria, […]
New personal hygiene products launched in Turkmenistan
Some private companies in Turkmenistan have launched new products, giving the consumers more choice to bolster their personal hygiene regime. There are no reported cases of Covid-19 in Turkmenistan and the new products are part of the national resolve to prevent the coronavirus from making any inroads in the country. Shatumar, the market leader in […]
They asked: Why? – Here is the answer.
Tariq Saeedi Covid-19 is a global challenge, a threat to the entire mankind. In a logical world, this should have catalyzed and cemented the unity among the people and the nations. Nevertheless, we are living in an illogical world. For example, some media outlets are questioning: Why are there no reported cases of Covid-19 in […]
Korea successfully contains Covid-19
The Republic of Korea (South Korea) is winning the fight against Covid-19. It is a combined result of timely response, multifaceted effort and total dedication of the frontline healthcare professionals. It is a successful model of how to deal with the outbreak of an infectious disease. The worst is over and now Korea is ready […]