Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – 24–26 November 2025 - The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan (MoHMIT) conducted a three-day intensive training course on laboratory surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Held at the Center for Public Health and Nutrition in Ashgabat, the training aimed … [Read more...]
WHO CO in Turkmenistan hosted a workshop on zoonotic disease joint risk assessment
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, 25–28 November 2025 - The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office (CO) in Turkmenistan conducted a workshop on Joint Risk Assessment (JRA) for zoonotic diseases within the One Health framework. Held at the Public Health and Nutrition Center the workshop focused on equipping national experts with practical skills to apply WHO’s standardized … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan launches “Immune Patrol”: WHO’s innovative educational health game for children
Ashgabat, November 26, 2025 – The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Turkmenistan together with the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan (MoET) and the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan (MoHMIT), presented "Immune Patrol," an innovative digital game platform for secondary school students. Representatives from the MoET, MoHMIT, the … [Read more...]
WHO and Turkmenistan discuss national policies on seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccination
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – November 24, 2025 – The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Turkmenistan, together with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan (MoHMIT), held a national meeting focused on strengthening policies for seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccination. The objectives of the meeting were to present the approved National … [Read more...]
UNDP and Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Health Continue Implementation of Project to Enhance Clinical and Laboratory Services
UNDP and the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan continue the implementation of a project aimed at enhancing the accessibility and quality of clinical laboratory services across the country. As part of the ongoing project "Strengthening the Clinical Laboratory Service of Turkmenistan," UNDP has delivered another batch of laboratory equipment, reagents, … [Read more...]
WHO/Europe Mission Arrives in Turkmenistan to Support Validation of Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis B and Syphilis
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan - 25 October 2025 – A consultative and technical mission from the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe) has concluded its work in Ashgabat. The mission, running from October 20-25, 2025, was focused on supporting Turkmenistan in the process of validating the elimination of vertical (mother-to-child) transmission of Hepatitis B … [Read more...]
UNFPA Holds Online Training on Updated Clinical Protocols for OB/GYNs
Ashgabat, October 23, 2025 – As part of the implementation of the UNFPA Country Programme for 2021-2025, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) Office in Turkmenistan held an online training for national obstetrician-gynecologists. The training, which took place from October 21 to 23, 2025, was aimed at enhancing national capacity in updating and implementing clinical protocols for … [Read more...]
WHO advances national capacity for chronic respiratory disease management in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, October 10–15, 2025 - From October 10 to 15, 2025, a technical mission of experts from the WHO Regional Office for Europe (WHO Europe) was conducted in Turkmenistan. Organized by the WHO Country Office in Turkmenistan, the mission aimed to advance the prevention and treatment of chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs), with a particular focus on chronic obstructive … [Read more...]
Strengthening integrated epidemiological surveillance of influenza and acute respiratory infections in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, October 7 - 11 2025 – WHO CO in Turkmenistan hosted a technical mission aimed at enhancing the country’s integrated epidemiological surveillance of influenza and acute respiratory infections (ARI). The event was conducted within the framework of the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Partnership Contribution. The mission featured the visit of Dr. Fielding James … [Read more...]
Over 600 Units of Siemens Medical Equipment Operate in Turkmenistan
On the eve of Turkmenistan’s Health and Medical Industry Workers’ Day, Daniel Frisch, Executive Vice-President of Direct Export Sales at Siemens (Germany), shared insights in an interview with “Neutral Turkmenistan” newspaper about the company’s long-standing partnership with Turkmenistan, achievements in medical technology, and plans for further cooperation. Siemens, a … [Read more...]
WHO boosts TB laboratory capacity in Turkmenistan
From September 30 to October 3, 2025, the WHO Country Office in Turkmenistan provided practical and methodological support to national tuberculosis specialists. The mission was led by Dr. Vladimir Antonenko, head of the Department of Global Partnerships and Development at the Institute of Microbiology and Laboratory Medicine, Gauting, Germany, a WHO supranational reference … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Awarded Title of “Honored Architect of Turkmenistan”
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has been conferred the title of “Türkmenistanyň at gazanan arhitektory” (Honored Architect of Turkmenistan). The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Mejlis. During a Cabinet of Ministers meeting, the text of the resolution was presented by the Chairperson of the Parliament, Dunyagozel Gulmanova. The title was awarded in … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Expands Healthcare Infrastructure: New Medical Centers to Be Built in Ashgabat, Tejen, and Dashoguz
In order to further develop Turkmenistan’s healthcare system, strengthen its material and technical base, and improve the quality of specialized medical services through the use of advanced technologies, the President of Turkmenistan has signed a series of resolutions. These documents authorize the construction of new medical facilities in Ashgabat, Dashoguz, and Ahal … [Read more...]
German Cardiologists and Transplantologists Perform Surgeries in Turkmenistan
A team of professors and doctors from the Federal Republic of Germany is currently on a working visit to Turkmenistan, sharing their expertise with local specialists. They are visiting medical institutions in the capital, Ashgabat, and Arkadag, collaborating on patient treatment, Turkmenistan newspaper reports. Elwira Weber, a physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Delegation Participates in Cervical Cancer Prevention Forum
From September 30 to October 2, 2025, the fifth annual Forum of the Regional Alliance for Cervical Cancer Prevention in Eastern Europe and Central Asia was held in Skopje, North Macedonia. The forum, organized with the support of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), provided a platform for countries in the region to exchange experiences and strengthen national strategies … [Read more...]
WHO hosts strategic roundtable on “Immune Patrol” rollout in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, October 1, 2025 – A roundtable convened at the UN Building in Ashgabat to advance the implementation of Immune Patrol, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) innovative digital learning tool designed to educate children about immunity, hygiene, and disease prevention. The event brought together representatives of the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of … [Read more...]
Breath of hope: How oxygen is saving Turkmenistan’s babies
Thanks to support from UNICEF and the Ministry of Health, reliable, life-saving oxygen is now available to more than 1,500 children who need it every year. Mahriban Mullabayeva, Communications Officer, UNICEF Turkmenistan “It’s an incredible feeling to watch a tiny baby take their first breaths without a machine,” says Guljemal Jemmiyeva, anesthesiologist and resuscitator … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Studies Belarus’ Experience in Nutrition and Epidemiology
From 23 to 27 September 2025, a delegation consisting of representatives from UNICEF Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Health of Turkmenistan, and affiliated organizations is visiting Minsk, where strategic cooperation in preventive medicine, nutrition, and epidemiological safety is being discussed at the Republican Center for Hygiene, Epidemiology, and Public Health. This was … [Read more...]
ADB Approves First Health Sector Project in Turkmenistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $75 million equivalent loan and a $2 million grant from the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific (JFPR) to increase the quantity and improve the quality of nurses and midwives in Turkmenistan. The Improving Nursing Quality and Capacity Project is ADB’s first health sector project in the country. “The … [Read more...]
Advancing One Health: Turkmenistan hosts third national intersectoral meeting
WHO Country Office in Turkmenistan convened the third meeting of the National Intersectoral Coordination Committee (ICC) on the implementation of the One Health approach in Turkmenistan. Held at the Center for Public Health and Nutrition of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service of the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan, the meeting brought … [Read more...]
UNICEF Conducts Workshops on Stigma-Free Language about Mental Health for Health Professionals Across Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 11 July 2025 — From 24 June to 11 July 2025, UNICEF organized a series of workshops across Turkmenistan to promote the use of positive and non-stigmatizing language in mental health services. The initiative was implemented under the framework of the Regional Mental Health Stigma Reduction Initiative, which brings together countries across Central Asia and Belarus to … [Read more...]
WHO and Turkmenistan strengthen collaboration to improve COPD and asthma care
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – June 27–29, 2025 – A technical advisory mission led by experts from the WHO European Regional Office was conducted in Turkmenistan, organized by the WHO Country Office. The mission aimed to support national efforts to enhance the prevention, diagnosis, and management of chronic respiratory diseases, with a particular focus on chronic obstructive … [Read more...]
Developing clinical guidelines for NCDs: WHO training for health experts in Turkmenistan
From July 2–4, 2025, WHO Country Office in Turkmenistan organized online training aimed at strengthening national capacity to develop evidence-based clinical guidelines for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The 3-day training engaged 15 representatives from the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan and the State Medical University named after M. Garryev. The … [Read more...]
Strengthening zoonotic disease prevention. WHO concludes technical advisory mission to Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, May 30, 2025 – The WHO CO in Turkmenistan in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan concluded a five-day technical advisory mission aimed at enhancing national capacities for the prevention, surveillance, and clinical management of zoonotic diseases. Conducted from May 26 to 30, 2025, the mission aimed at providing an … [Read more...]
WHO Strengthens Laboratory Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance in Turkmenistan
From April 21-26, 2025, the WHO Country Office in Turkmenistan organized a comprehensive technical advisory mission led by WHO Europe expert Dr. Vlademir Vicente Cantarelli. This mission was a pivotal step towards enhancing national capacity in laboratory surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Turkmenistan. The mission featured a 6-day practical training course … [Read more...]
Workshop focused on the TB-RRIS information system held in Turkmenistan
On April 23, WHO Country Office in Turkmenistan held a workshop focused on the use of the TB-RRIS information system. The aim was to test the knowledge of TB specialists. This workshop is part of ongoing efforts to implement the TB-RRIS information system, following the recommendations from the WHO. The workshop was led by WHO/Europe experts, Dr. Ana Ciobanu and Mr. Andrei … [Read more...]
Measles cases are spiking globally
Measles is a highly contagious virus. For young children, it can be deadly. In too many places, low vaccination coverage is creating opportunities for measles to spread. Over the last five years, measles outbreaks have hit over 100 countries, home to roughly three-quarters of the world’s children. But we know how to stop it. Measles vaccines are safe and effective. … [Read more...]
Round table with national working group on the Draft National Strategic Plan for Tuberculosis Control in Turkmenistan (2026-2030)
April 16, 2025, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – In a significant step toward advancing tuberculosis (TB) control in Turkmenistan, the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office organized a meeting with the National Working Group on TB and WHO/Europe expert to review the first draft of the National Strategic Plan for Tuberculosis Control (2026-2030). The meeting was held at UN … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan launches a Video-Supported Treatment (VST) platform for TB patients
Turkmenistan has launched a Video-Supported Treatment (VST) platform for TB patients, representing an innovative approach to TB therapy. The platform is currently undergoing pilot testing at the Center for Tuberculosis Prevention and Treatment of the Directorate of Infectious Disease Centers in Ashgabat. It is planned to expand its coverage to all velayats of the … [Read more...]
WHO boosts virological surveillance and pandemic influenza preparedness in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, March 25- April 04, 2025 – In an effort to strengthen virological surveillance of influenza and acute respiratory infections in Turkmenistan, the World Health Organization Country Office (WHO CO) facilitated a technical advisory mission from WHO/Europe to Turkmenistan. As part of the mission, a specialized 10-day training course on “Characteristics of isolation and … [Read more...]
WHO strengthens Turkmenistan’s capacity to enhance TB surveillance
Ashgabat, 24–28 March 2025 – To support Turkmenistan's efforts in strengthening tuberculosis (TB) prevention and treatment the World Health Organization (WHO) CO organized WHO/Europe expert mission to Turkmenistan. The focus of the mission was to accelerate the implementation of the national electronic tuberculosis registry (TB-RRIS), which serves as a vital tool for enhancing … [Read more...]
MERYEM’S STORY: THE PATH TO RECOVERY FROM TUBERCULOSIS
At 24-years-old, Turkmen girl Meryem has always been an active and energetic woman. She loved to travel and moved abroad to pursue management studies. Despite intense first-year exams, she passed successfully and was excelling academically. The First Warning Signs During the summer break, however, she began to feel unwell: constant fatigue, swollen throat, … [Read more...]
WHO Advisory Mission Strengthens Turkmenistan’s Pandemic Preparedness
Global public health is consistently jeopardized by unpredictable and destructive power of respiratory virus pandemics, which can cause immense harm to health, society, and economies. To improve the national capacity for planning, preparedness, and response to potential respiratory pathogen pandemics in Turkmenistan, the World Health Organization Country Office (WHO CO) … [Read more...]
High-speed diagnostics and AI-Powered care – Ashgabat’s New Pediatric Center to Revolutionize Child Health
On Tuesday, 4 March, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov inspected a construction of the International Pediatric Center. This center will become an important part of the country's healthcare system infrastructure. Construction of the 160-place center started in March 2023. Director General of … [Read more...]
Ministry of Health and UNICEF launched the Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses program across Turkmenistan
Marking a significant milestone in child healthcare, on March 4, Ministry of Health and Medical Industry in collaboration with UNICEF, launched the nationwide rollout of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) program. This initiative contributes to the implementation of the 2021–2025 National Strategy “Healthy Mother – Healthy Child – Healthy Future” and … [Read more...]
WHO and Turkmenistan Initiate Development of a new National Strategic Plan for TB Control 2026-2030
Ashgabat, February 25, 2025 – Amid the increasing global burden of tuberculosis (TB), which continues to pose a threat to a public health, Turkmenistan is taking decisive steps to solidify its progress in combating this disease. A technical advisory mission from the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe was welcomed in Turkmenistan on 24 February 2025. … [Read more...]
UNDP hands over $640,000 worth Cancer Treatment Drugs to Turkmenistan under government-funded project
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, with funding from the Government of Turkmenistan, continues to implement measures to control non-communicable diseases and regularly supply medicines for their treatment. According to UNDP’s social nets, under the Agreement on for prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases, UNDP handed over the … [Read more...]
Progress in developing Turkmenistan’s health laboratory services discussed
On 31 January 2025, the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan (MoHMIT) with the support from the WHO Country Office in Turkmenistan organized a meeting to discuss the implementation progress of the national policy and operational planning for the development of health sector laboratory services. The meeting focused on reviewing the implementation of the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and UNDP Sign Groundbreaking Project to Ensure Transition of National Tuberculosis Program to Full Domestic Funding by 2027
Ashgabat, 26 December 2024– The Government of Turkmenistan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed the new TB grant "Exit of the National Tuberculosis Program of Turkmenistan from the Global Fund." The project, set to run from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027, is supported by a total budget of more than $6.2mln contributed by the Global Fund to Fight … [Read more...]
Ashgabat to build advanced New Oncology Center with an intelligent diagnostic system
On Wednesday, 25 December, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the construction site of the International Scientific and Clinical Oncology Center, which is being built in the northern part of the capital. Arkadag got acquainted with the construction and finishing materials, noting their … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan strengthens TB control: National Laboratory awarded international certificates
Turkmenistan's National Reference Laboratory has officially been certified for all molecular and phenotypic methods used in the control of tuberculosis (TB), the WHO representative office in Turkmenistan reports. The laboratory has been awarded three certificates from the Munich-based Institute of Microbiology and Laboratory Medicine (IML). In particular, the National … [Read more...]
WHO enhances the national capacity on influenza virus sequencing
From December 2 to 11, 2024, a technical advisory mission of the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe) took place in Turkmenistan. The mission led by Dr. Andrey Komissarov and Artem Fadeev, WHO/Europe consultants on influenza virus sequencing focused on enhancing the laboratory capacity for influenza virus sequencing in Turkmenistan. The main … [Read more...]
Russian Railways is ready to create a mobile medical complex for Turkmenistan
Russian Railways-Medicine has expressed its readiness to discuss the creation of a mobile consultative and diagnostic train for Turkmenistan, TASS reported. The proposal came after representatives of Russian Railways-Medicine visited Ashgabat as part of the "Mission of Kindness" program. During their visit, they presented lectures on Russian medicine and its … [Read more...]
UNICEF and Ministry of Health Train Engineers and Technicians on Oxygen Plant Operations
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, 22 November 2024– UNICEF in partnership with Ministry of Health and Medical Industry, successfully conducted a five-day in-depth technical training for engineers and technicians working with newly installed oxygen plants at health facilities across Turkmenistan. Held from 18 to 22 November, the sessions focused on ensuring the sustainability, safety, and … [Read more...]
UNDP Hands Over $330,000 Worth of Insulin to Turkmenistan
UNDP in Turkmenistan continues to implement measures to control non-communicable diseases (NCDs), funded by the Government of Turkmenistan. As part of the Agreement for the provision of medicines for the prevention and treatment of NCDs, UNDP handed over a new batch of Lantus insulin to the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan – 75,000 pre-filled syringes … [Read more...]