Turkmenistan has commissioned three new specialised medical centres in the capital, expanding its infrastructure for cancer treatment, dental and maxillofacial care, and paediatric medicine.
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the opening ceremonies of the International Scientific and Clinical Oncology Centre, the Dental Centre and the International Paediatrics Centre on Saturday, coinciding with the country’s Day of Healthcare and Medical Industry Workers.
The facilities have stated capacities of 500, 80 and 160 beds, respectively. Their commissioning forms part of the national Saglyk (Health) programme, under which Turkmenistan is developing specialised medical services and modernising the technical base of its healthcare system.
According to the official announcement, the oncology centre has been established on the basis of the former Scientific and Clinical Oncology Centre. The Dental Centre and International Paediatrics Centre have been created under separate institutional arrangements approved by presidential resolutions on 9 October.
The new oncology centre is intended to strengthen specialised cancer diagnosis and treatment. Its 500-bed capacity makes it the largest of the three facilities by stated size.
The 80-bed Dental Centre is designed to provide specialised dental and maxillofacial services. Its establishment is intended to expand the organisation of dental care, including treatment of diseases affecting the teeth, mouth and maxillofacial region. The centre will operate on a self-financing basis, according to the official information.
The 160-bed International Paediatrics Centre will provide specialised medical services for children. The facility has been established within the Directorate of International Medical Centres. Its opening adds a dedicated paediatric institution to the capital’s specialised healthcare infrastructure, although details of its clinical departments and patient services have not yet been fully published.
The three centres were commissioned amid a broader programme of investment in medical facilities across the country. Turkmenistan has announced plans for further specialised and multidisciplinary hospitals, including international oncology centres in the Balkan, Lebap and Mary provinces.
The Ashgabat ceremonies coincided with the opening of the International Exhibition and Scientific Conference on Healthcare, Education and Sports, held from 10 to 12 October. The event brings together representatives of the three sectors and provides a forum for presenting developments in medical science, discussing new technologies and strengthening international cooperation.
The commissioning of the three centres represents a substantial addition to Turkmenistan’s specialised medical infrastructure. Their longer-term contribution will depend on operational capacity, specialist staffing, the services made available to patients and their integration with hospitals and healthcare institutions elsewhere in the country. /// nCa, 11 October 2026