AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNational Health Policy: At a Presidium meeting of Turkmenistan’s Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov set near-term social priorities including strengthening the nation’s health, raising life expectancy, youth policy, and expanding reliable social support—along with steps to train highly qualified specialists and accelerate the domestic pharmaceutical industry. Child & Youth Well-Being: UNICEF and partners highlighted Turkmenistan’s young demographic potential, while a UNICEF meeting in Belgium focused on investing in children’s health, education, social protection, and rights. Summer Health Services: The “Dürdäne” Children’s Health Center in Balkan velayat is running a full summer program for children, with shifts for up to 300 holidaymakers and activities ranging from sports and national games to creative workshops. Health Data & SDGs: A UN technical meeting in Ashgabat reviewed gaps in SDG reporting, including health, road safety, nutrition, gender-based violence, and safely managed drinking water, as Turkmenistan prepares its 2027 Voluntary National Review. Disaster Preparedness: The UN urged Central Asia to strengthen earthquake preparedness, warning that hospitals must stay operational and noting high seismic risk across Turkmenistan and the wider region. One Health Training: A regional online webinar (21 July) will cover practical prevention and control of avian influenza using the One Health approach in Central Asia.
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