AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOne Health Training: WHO and FAO ran a 13–17 July course in Ashgabat to boost Turkmenistan’s ability to prevent, diagnose, and control echinococcosis, bringing together human health and veterinary specialists and focusing on lab biosafety, surveillance, and data sharing. Social Policy & Health: At a Halk Maslahaty Presidium meeting, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov outlined state priorities including strengthening national health, raising life expectancy, youth policy, and accelerating development of the domestic pharmaceutical industry. Children’s Health in Summer: The “Dürdäne” Children’s Health Center in Balkan velayat is hosting summer holiday programs for up to 300 children per shift, with sports, creative workshops, and excursions. SDG Reporting for Health: UN partners convened a technical meeting in Turkmenistan to close gaps in Sustainable Development Goal indicator reporting, including health, nutrition, road safety, gender-based violence, and drinking water services. Earthquake Preparedness Reminder: The UN urged Central Asia to improve earthquake readiness, noting that hospitals must stay operational and that seismic risk covers much of Turkmenistan. Youth & Child Well-Being: UNICEF discussed child rights, youth support, and human capital development with Turkmenistan’s ambassador, linking investments in health and education to long-term resilience.
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