AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOne Health Training: WHO and FAO ran a 13–17 July course in Ashgabat to help Turkmenistan’s health and veterinary specialists prevent, diagnose, and control echinococcosis, with hands-on lab and surveillance work linking human and animal health. Social Policy & Health: Turkmenistan’s top council set near-term priorities focused on strengthening national health, raising life expectancy, youth policy, and expanding reliable social support, alongside steps to accelerate domestic pharmaceutical development. Children’s Health Season: The “Dürdäne” Children’s Health Center in Balkan velayat is hosting summer holiday programs for up to 300 children per shift, with sports, arts, excursions, and multiple clubs. SDG Data for Health: UN partners held a technical meeting in Ashgabat on gaps in SDG reporting, including health, road safety, nutrition, gender-based violence, and safely managed drinking water, ahead of Turkmenistan’s next Voluntary National Review. Earthquake Preparedness: The UN urged Central Asia to strengthen hospital readiness and earthquake preparedness, noting the region’s high seismic risk and the need to keep medical services functioning during major quakes. Regional One Health Coordination: A regional “One Health” coordination meeting approved shared security and response documents and plans for joint cross-border drills, unified lab standards, and a digital coordination portal. Youth & Child Well-Being: UNICEF met Turkmenistan’s ambassador in Belgium to discuss child rights protection and youth support, stressing investment in health, education, and social protection for long-term resilience.
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