Scientific research in the field of human physiology in Turkmenistan is reaching new heights and has already gained recognition from the global scientific community. This was stated at the conference ‘Healthcare, Education and Sports in the Renaissance Era of a New Epoch of a Powerful State’ by Professor Hanns-Christian Gunga, Head of the Center for Space Medicine and Extreme Environments at Charité – University Medicine Berlin, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’.

The scientist devoted his speech to the impact of climate change on human health. According to him, particularly noticeable transformations are taking place in Central Asia, where rising air temperatures are becoming a serious challenge to the physiological capabilities of the body. Overheating can cause ‘heat stress’ and disrupt a person's internal balance.

The professor recalled that last year, specialists from the Berlin Centre held courses in Ashgabat on human physiology in extreme environments. Turkmen doctors, teachers and students familiarised themselves with modern research and developments, after which they presented their own projects and practical solutions for combating heat stress. These achievements were highly praised by international experts.

Gunga also noted that the opening of the International Scientific and Clinical Centre for Physiology in Ashgabat and the use of modern technologies will raise Turkmen physiological science to a new level. He expressed his readiness for further cooperation and gratitude to the Ministry of Health of Turkmenistan for organising the conference.