Construction of a new Dental Centre is nearing completion in Ashgabat, with innovative technologies and artificial intelligence integrated into its medical equipment, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan (TDH) reports. On Wednesday, 26 August, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov visited the facility under construction, where Minister of Health and Medical Industry M. Gayypov … [Read more...]
Artificial Intelligence, Nuclear Medicine and German Expertise: What the New Oncology Center in Ashgabat Will Offer
Construction of the International Scientific and Clinical Oncology Center in Ashgabat has entered its final stage. On Saturday, 22 August, National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov personally inspected the progress of construction and the equipment being installed at the new medical complex. A High-Tech Clinic Driven … [Read more...]
International Pediatric Center in Ashgabat to Operate with AI-Powered Technologies
Departments at the International Pediatric Center in Ashgabat will be equipped with artificial intelligence-based technologies. The center is nearing completion. On Friday, 21 August, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov visited the facility under construction, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan (TDH) reports. Minister of Health and Medical Industry M. Gayypov … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Reviews Modernization and Expansion of Archman Balneological Sanatorium
On Wednesday, 19 August, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov visited the Archman Sanatorium in Baherden district, Ahal province, where he reviewed the final stage of construction of a new complex and the modernization of existing facilities. The visit was reported by the State News Agency of Turkmenistan (TDH). Minister of Health and Medical Industry M. Gayypov … [Read more...]
UNDP and UNFPA launch “Gender-Responsive Approach in healthcare” training for health professionals in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, August 19 – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have launched a three-day training on "Gender-Responsive Approach in Healthcare" for 30 leading healthcare professionals from across Turkmenistan. The first-of-its-kind training is taking place on 19–21 August 2026 in Ashgabat and brings together chief … [Read more...]
Training on Histological Diagnostics for Cervical Dysplasia Screening Held in Ashgabat
From 10 to 19 August 2026, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Turkmenistan, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan (MoHMI), organized a series of trainings aimed at building the capacity of national specialists and improving the quality of histological examinations as part of the national screening and early detection … [Read more...]
Ashgabat to Bring Together International Experts in Healthcare, Education and Sport
This October, Ashgabat will become a hub for international professional dialogue across three key sectors — healthcare, education and sport. On 10–12 October 2026, the Exhibition Centre of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan will host the International Exhibition and Scientific Conference “Healthcare, Education and Sport in the Era of the Revival of the New … [Read more...]
Healthy Mother, Healthy Child, Healthy Future: Turkmenistan Launches New National Family Health Program
Turkmenistan has approved a new National Program "Healthy Mother – Healthy Child – Healthy Future" for 2026–2030, together with a comprehensive implementation plan. Adopted in June this year, the strategy is built around the principle that "a healthy child is born to a healthy mother" and aims to strengthen reproductive healthcare, maternal and child health services, and social … [Read more...]
Meeting of the Coordination Council Held in Ashgabat to Draft the Roadmap for the “Healthy Mother – Healthy Child – Healthy Future” Programme
3 August 2026, Ashgabat – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Turkmenistan, in collaboration with the Ministry of Healthcare and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan, held a meeting of the Coordination Council to draft the Roadmap for the implementation of the National Program "Healthy Mother – Healthy Child – Healthy Future" for 2026–2030. The meeting took place at the … [Read more...]
WHO and FAO strengthen Turkmenistan’s capacity to prevent and control echinococcosis through a One Health approach
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, 13–17 July 2026 – The World Health Organization Country Office in Turkmenistan (WHO CO TKM), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), conducted a training course on the prevention, diagnosis and control of echinococcosis for specialists from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service of the Ministry of … [Read more...]
MICS7 Results Presented Across Turkmenistan to Strengthen Policies for Children and Women
Ashgabat, 2 July 2026 – UNICEF, jointly with the State Statistics Committee of Turkmenistan and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), concluded a series of regional round table discussions to present and discuss the findings of the seventh round of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey in Turkmenistan (MICS7), bringing together national and local stakeholders to identify … [Read more...]
UNDP powers up Turkmenistan’s primary healthcare with solar energy solutions
Yoloten, Turkmenistan. July 1, 2026 - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan (MoHMIT), has completed the installation of two solar photovoltaic systems at the Yoloten Etrap Hospital in Mary Velayat, marking an important step towards more resilient, sustainable, and climate-smart healthcare … [Read more...]
National Action Plan on the Minimum Initial Service Package for Reproductive Health Services in Emergencies Updated in Turkmenistan
July 2026, Ashgabat – The Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan endorsed the updated National Action Plan on the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for Reproductive Health, developed with technical support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The MISP is a globally recognized set of priority, life-saving health services that must be implemented … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Launched National Campaign to Strengthen Support for Exclusive Breastfeeding
Ashgabat, 15 June 2026 – The Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan, the Charity Fund for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and UNICEF have launched a national campaign to strengthen support for mothers to exclusively breastfeed their children during the first six months of life. Running from May to August … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan, UNDP Discuss Deepening Ties Under New Country Programme
Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met with Alexander De Croo, UN Under-Secretary-General and Administrator of the UN Development Programme (UNDP), on 28 May 2026 to map out the next phase of bilateral cooperation. Discussions focused on the implementation of the new UNDP Country Programme for Turkmenistan for 2026–2030. The diplomats noted that the new five-year … [Read more...]
UNFPA held a seminar on the impact of extreme heat on women’s reproductive health
On May 20, 2026, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Office in Turkmenistan conducted a seminar on the impact of extreme heat on women's reproductive health. The event was organized as part of the 2026 joint Work Plan between UNFPA and the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan. The primary objective of the seminar was to introduce national specialists … [Read more...]
Young people lead the conversation on a smoke-free future in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, 13 -14 May 2026 — Young people gathered in Ashgabat for the workshop “Generation Smoke-Free: Youth Leading the Change”, an interactive initiative aimed at strengthening tobacco prevention efforts and promoting healthy lifestyles among youth. Organized in the lead-up to World No Tobacco Day, the workshop aligned with the 2026 global theme, “Unmasking … [Read more...]
20th European Immunization Week: across generations, vaccines work
European Immunization Week (EIW), 19-25 April 2026, is an opportunity to celebrate the public health successes made possible through immunization. As EIW itself turns 20 this year, it focuses on the increasingly life-spanning benefits of vaccination: from the first weeks of gestation to older age, vaccines offer vital protection against many serious diseases, contributing … [Read more...]
WHO and Turkmenistan Strengthen Public Health Emergency Preparedness at Points of Entry
Ashgabat, 24 December 2025 - WHO Country Office in Turkmenistan in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan convened a meeting dedicated to strengthening mechanisms and procedures for planning, preparedness, and response to public health emergencies at points of entry in Turkmenistan. The meeting took place Yyldyz hotel in Ashgabat and … [Read more...]
UNDP implements artificial intelligence technology for X-ray analysis to expand tuberculosis screening in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, December 26, 2025 – With the strategic support of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan continues its cooperation aimed at strengthening the national healthcare system and creating preventive, accessible, and digitalized medical services. As part of this collaboration, an advanced … [Read more...]
WHO Country Office in Turkmenistan Hosted Annual National Meeting on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness
Ashgabat, 22 December – WHO Country Office in Turkmenistan hosted Annual National Meeting on the implementation of the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework in Awaza, Balkan Velayat. The event was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan and aimed to strengthen national capacities for influenza surveillance and … [Read more...]
UNECE-WHO leads national meeting in Turkmenistan on water, sanitation, hygiene, and health
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – 17 December 2025 – A national meeting to discuss the findings of Turkmenistan’s baseline analysis on water supply, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), and health was held by the WHO Country Office in Turkmenistan at the UN Building. The event was organized under the UNECE-WHO/Europe project “Improving water supply, sanitation, hygiene, and health through … [Read more...]
WHO Experts Lead Advanced Oncology Training in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, 1–3 December 2025 – A specialized training course for oncologists was held in Ashgabat at Scientific-Clinical Oncology Center by the WHO Country Office (CO) in Turkmenistan, with support of UNDP. This initiative is designed to enhance the skills of oncologists in Turkmenistan through advanced techniques in cancer treatment, focusing on the use of … [Read more...]
Progress of Telemedicine in Central Asia
As of December 2025 Telemedicine continues to make meaningful strides across Central Asia in 2025, with a clear focus on reducing the urban–rural healthcare gap. All five countries are advancing digital health solutions, though at different paces and scales. The most visible progress is in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan, where internationally supported projects are … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan strengthens laboratory capacity for antimicrobial resistance surveillance with WHO Support
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...]