Health
Turkmen doctors study the experience of German specialists
05.10.2025A training session for Turkmen doctors was held at the International Health and Rehabilitation Centre in Ashgabat with the participation of specialists from Germany, Elvira Weber and Steven Reinboldt, according to the online news resource TerraNews. The experts are conducting long-term classes on modern physiotherapy and rehabilitation techniques, including PNF, manual therapy and the Bobath method, with a special focus on paediatric rehabilitation and individual programmes for the development of motor, sensory and cognitive functions. The centre is equipped with modern equipment from the United States, Germany and Italy, including the ZeroG robotic system, the 3D Float suspension system and the Hunova trainer. According to Elvira Weber, Turkmen doctors are quickly mastering the methods and will be able to train their colleagues independently in the future, while cooperation with foreign experts is raising the level of medical care in the country.
Turkmenistan strengthens disease prevention strategy at forum in Macedonia
03.10.2025A delegation from Turkmenistan, represented by the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry, took part in the fifth Forum of the Regional Alliance for Cervical Cancer Prevention in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The event took place from 30 September to 2 October in Skopje (North Macedonia), according to IIC Turkmenistan. The forum, held with the support of UNFPA, became a platform for sharing experiences and strengthening national strategies in the field of disease prevention. The visit of the Turkmen delegation was organised with the assistance of the UNFPA Representative Office in Turkmenistan and was aimed at studying best practices and modern approaches in the fight against cervical cancer. The participation of specialists made it possible to establish professional contacts, improve qualifications and expand opportunities for improving national programmes.
Turkmenistan's medical products received a gold medal at an exhibition in Moscow
02.10.2025Baby food produced by ‘Arkadag Medisina Klasteri Menejment’ won the gold medal for Product of the Year and a corresponding diploma at an international exhibition in Moscow in September. This was reported by the news website Asmannews. This good news was communicated to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov during his trip to the city of Arkadag. The award confirms the environmental purity and high quality of products manufactured in the new ‘smart’ city. The cluster's achievements also testify to the effectiveness of state policy in the field of intellectual property and support for high-tech industries.
Ashgabat to host international forum on healthcare and sport
28.09.2025From 10 to 12 October, Ashgabat will host an international forum dedicated to healthcare, education and sports. This was reported by the news website Asmannews. The event will include the 11th Congress of Cardiologists of Turkic-speaking States, the International Congress of Physiologists of Central Asia, and the International Conference of Oncologists of Eurasian Countries. Representatives of foreign and local companies, scientists, doctors and sports specialists are expected to attend.
Turkmenistan and Belarus strengthen cooperation in healthcare
27.09.2025Turkmenistan and Belarus continue to actively cooperate in healthcare, especially in training Turkmen specialists in anaesthesiology and neonatal resuscitation. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. Belarusian experts regularly conduct practical training sessions at the Perinatal Centre of Turkmenistan, preparing local doctors to become future trainers. Turkmen specialists note that cooperation is based not only on knowledge, but also on trust and respect. The next visit of the Belarusian delegation to Turkmenistan is scheduled for November 2025. Earlier, from 23 to 27 September, an international forum was held in Minsk with the participation of UNICEF and representatives of the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan, where disease prevention, nutrition and epidemiological safety were discussed.
Training for chemotherapists held in Ashgabat
20.09.2025From 16 to 18 September, the UNFPA office in Turkmenistan organised a training course for chemotherapists and gynaecological oncologists from all regions of the country. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. Participants learned about modern methods of treating cervical cancer, breast cancer and other types of cancer. The training was conducted by UNFPA international consultant Bruce Oliver Hough, an American oncologist. The event was part of the UNFPA's cooperation programme with the Government of Turkmenistan, aimed at developing the healthcare system and improving the qualifications of specialists in the field of reproductive health.
The Ministry of Health and WHO held a joint meeting in Ashgabat
20.09.2025The WHO, the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan, and government partners held a meeting in Ashgabat on emergency preparedness in healthcare. This was reported by the online publication Arzuw.news. The main topic of discussion was the draft National Action Plan for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. Participants considered measures to strengthen cross-sectoral cooperation and align national actions with global health security priorities. The meeting also identified further steps for the preparation and approval of the plan. The event was supported by the WHO pandemic preparedness project.
An imPACT review mission was conducted in Turkmenistan
17.09.2025The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) have completed an imPACT review mission in Turkmenistan, which aimed to strengthen the cancer care system. This was reported by the online publication Arzuw.news. International experts worked in Ashgabat and Dashoguz, where they assessed all stages of cancer care, from prevention and early diagnosis to treatment and palliative support. The delegation visited key medical institutions in the country, including the Scientific and Clinical Centre for Oncology and the Dashoguz Oncology Centre, and met with representatives of ministries, universities and the statistics office. The mission also held consultations with UN agencies, NGOs and civil society on the financing and development of cancer policy. Following the visit, the experts presented recommendations for the creation of a sustainable cancer control system in Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan steps up fight against tuberculosis
15.09.2025A specialised seminar on tuberculosis diagnosis was held in Ashgabat from 10 to 12 September, organised by the United Nations Development Programme in conjunction with the ‘Saglyk’ State Health Programme. The event took place at the Central Laboratory of the Center for Infectious Disease Control. This was reported by IIC. Experts from tuberculosis hospitals in all five velayats of the country took part in the seminar. The main goal of the event was to strengthen laboratory capacity and improve the quality of medical care in the field of tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment. Participants learned about modern approaches to diagnosing the disease and mastered the practical application of the latest laboratory technologies. This initiative is part of a systematic effort to improve national health care and strengthen measures to combat infectious diseases in Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan presented its medical cluster in Uzbekistan
11.09.2025On 10 September, Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Sh. Meredov, met with the Minister of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan, A. Hudayarov, in Tashkent. During the talks, the parties discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation in the fields of healthcare, pharmaceuticals and medical education. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The Turkmen delegation presented information on the creation of a large-scale medical cluster in Arkadag, focused on scientific research in the field of drug development and the production of medical products. Attention was also paid to the activities of the ‘Arkadag Medisina Klasteri Menejment’ enterprise, which has a certificate of conformity from the State Certification System of Turkmenistan. As part of the visit, a specialised presentation of the Turkmenistan medical cluster was held at the Republican Specialized Surgical Scientific and Practical Medical Centre named after Academician V. Vakhidov. The event brought together heads of medical institutions and representatives of the business community of Uzbekistan. Speaking at the presentation, Ambassador Sh. Meredov emphasised that under the leadership of the President of Turkmenistan and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, a set of measures is being implemented to develop the national healthcare system. Participants in the event noted that the Arkadag medical cluster is an innovative initiative aimed at integrating scientific research, educational programmes and advanced global practices in the field of medicine.
Ashgabat and Tashkent expand medical partnership
30.08.2025A meeting was held in Ashgabat between the Minister of Health of Turkmenistan, Myrat Mammedov, and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan, Ravshanbek Alimov. This was reported by IIC. The parties discussed expanding cooperation in medicine, including the exchange of experience, interaction between specialists, institutions and manufacturers of medicines and equipment. Particular attention was paid to the initiative to create an International Academic Hub for Paediatric Oncology, which was previously proposed in Tashkent. Uzbekistan's participation in the ‘Healthcare, Education and Sport’ exhibition, which will be held in Ashgabat from 10 to 12 October, was also discussed, with the possibility of presenting the country's medical and pharmaceutical potential. The negotiations confirmed the significant potential for bilateral cooperation in healthcare, pharmaceuticals and medical education.
Scientists from Turkmenistan are introducing innovative methods for treating horses
17.08.2025Specialists at the Scientific and Production Centre for Horse Breeding of the State Association ‘Türkmen atlary’ are introducing modern physiotherapy methods for the treatment and prevention of diseases of the musculoskeletal system in horses. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal with reference to the newspaper ‘Neutral Turkmenistan’. Together with teachers from the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding, they are studying the use of electromagnetic fields, laser and light radiation. The research uses equipment from leading manufacturers: the ‘Summerwind Premium Solarium’ therapeutic solarium for phototherapy, the ‘Mphi Vet’ laser device for stimulating tissue regeneration, and the ‘Biomag Lumina’ electromagnetic blanket for recovery and prevention after exercise. The development of physiotherapy technologies is recognised as one of the centre's priorities and will continue to be used in practical horse breeding, including when working with Ahal-Teke horses.
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