A mission of WHO (World Health Organization) arrived on Monday, 6 July 2020, has arrived for consultations with Turkmenistan on Covid-19 preparedness and response and related matters. The 5-member delegation, led by Dr. Catherine Smallwood, landed at the Turkmenabat airport, the only international airport of Turkmenistan currently open for international flights. The mission will stay […]
During and after Covid-19: Patients comment
nCa Report The social media is full of people who are telling their stories of how they suffered through and survived Covid-19, and how they feel now. Even though no two people have had exactly the same experience, their narratives can give some insight on what to expect when struck by this strain of coronavirus. […]
FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 IN TURKEY
Republic of Turkey is one of the most disciplined and successful countries in fighting against Covid-19 pandemic. In the last 15 years, Turkey’s health system has undergone a major restructuring process. Thanks to the modernization of hospitals in Turkey in the last 15 years, the health system has gained structural abilities that can respond to […]
Turkmenistan calls for international cooperation against Covid-19; ready to receive WHO mission
At a briefing held at the foreign office on Friday (8 May 2020), DPM Meredov called for international cooperation in the healthcare sector in general and against Covid-19 in particular. He also expressed readiness to receive the WHO mission for independent evaluation of the situation in Turkmenistan. Here are the main points of his remarks: […]
Kazakhstan extends emergency and routes for economic recovery
Elvira Kadyrova The Covid-19 outbreak emergency in Kazakhstan has been extended until 11 May, according to the statement by the country’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Kazakhstan lives in the state of emergency since 16 March. “Strict quarantine measures have been introduced in the country, public transport has been suspended, most organizations and institutions have switched to […]
EBRD and Coronavirus Pandemic: Response and Recovery
The EBRD is stepping up support for the economies where it invests in the face of the coronavirus pandemic and now stands ready to provide support worth €21 billion over the 2020-21 period. The Bank has approved a comprehensive set of response and recovery measures including the following five components: Resilience Framework The EBRD is […]
Resilient Pakistan against COVID 19 Pandemic
Col. Iftikhar Ahmmed, Charge d’ Affaires, Embassy of Pakistan, Ashgabat COVID 19; as is commonly known has engulfed entire globe with varying intensity from region to region thus making it a global challenge. Pakistan is amongst the 180+ countries dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Precaution, Prevention, followed by stringent fight against deadly yet unseen enemy, […]
Covid-19: The midstream challenge and some good tactics from Turkmenistan
Tariq Saeedi We are in the midstream – this strain of coronavirus is still wreaking havoc around the globe even though there are some encouraging signs here and there. No one is to blame if the world doesn’t have a coherent strategy, a reliable roadmap, or a truly global leadership. We are learning as we […]
Power of music – connecting minds and hearts amid coronavirus disaster
Elvira Kadyrova Musicians from various parts of the world have united in joint musical message #StayHome when the Covid-19 devastates spontaneously the humankind, and one of the way to stay alive is self-isolation. 19 musicians, including cellists, clarinet players, saxophonists, violinists from the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Turkmenistan, Belarus, Finland, Ukraine, USA, Bulgaria, […]
New personal hygiene products launched in Turkmenistan
Some private companies in Turkmenistan have launched new products, giving the consumers more choice to bolster their personal hygiene regime. There are no reported cases of Covid-19 in Turkmenistan and the new products are part of the national resolve to prevent the coronavirus from making any inroads in the country. Shatumar, the market leader in […]
They asked: Why? – Here is the answer.
Tariq Saeedi Covid-19 is a global challenge, a threat to the entire mankind. In a logical world, this should have catalyzed and cemented the unity among the people and the nations. Nevertheless, we are living in an illogical world. For example, some media outlets are questioning: Why are there no reported cases of Covid-19 in […]
Korea successfully contains Covid-19
The Republic of Korea (South Korea) is winning the fight against Covid-19. It is a combined result of timely response, multifaceted effort and total dedication of the frontline healthcare professionals. It is a successful model of how to deal with the outbreak of an infectious disease. The worst is over and now Korea is ready […]
What we do today will define tomorrow
Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey After every cataclysmic event one tends to think that the world will never be the same. This time it is true that in certain ways the world must change. Global history is laden with such turning points almost all being painful. For years we […]
A friend is in need . . .
Sun Weidong, Ambassador of China in Turkmenistan Currently, COVID-19 coronavirus is spreading in many countries and regions of the world; its prevention and control have become an important task of the international community. After the outbreak, under the personal leadership of President Xi Jinping, the Chinese government has taken comprehensive and thorough preventive and control […]
From president to kindergartners, Turkmenistan easing into Corovid-19 prevention lifestyle
Tariq Saeedi It sprints silently, transfers swiftly – One of the frightening features of Covid-19 is the speed at which it can travel. We know a lot about this strain of coronavirus today compared to what we knew at the start of this year. And yet, we know very little. For instance, we know that […]
Turkmenistan imposes additional measures to prevent Covid-19
Elvira Kadyrova Even though no coronavirus cases have been reported in Turkmenistan, the country is systematically stepping up its efforts to prevent the introduction of Covid-19 inside its borders. The traffic police check points have been established around the major population centres including the capital Ashgabat. The body temperature is measured through infrared thermometers before […]
Presidents of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan vow joint efforts to deal with Covid-19
Elvira Kadyrova President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan had separate telephone talks with President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan and President of Kazakhstan Kasym Zhomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan on 18 March, Wednesday. Along with regional policy issues and mutual congratulations on the upcoming Novruz holiday, the spread of coronavirus took an important place in the conversations. The […]
Covid 19: Kazakhstan announced national emergency
Elvira Kadyrova Kazakhstan has imposed a state of national emergency from 16 March to 15 April 2020. The relevant decree was published on the official website of the President of Kazakhstan. The one-month emergency was imposed in connection with the WHO recognition of new Covid-19 coronavirus as a pandemic and is aimed at protecting the […]
Coronavirus – Life must go on . . . with caution . . .
Tariq Saeedi It would have been perfectly understandable and fully acceptable to make any of the two choices – 1. To hold the event through the video link; or 2. To exchange the signed documents through the courier service and make an announcement through the media. Turkmenistan went ahead and hosted the event in a […]
Coronavirus – the hype, the history, and some lessons down our throat
Tariq Saeedi The media is building the hype and the politicians are scoring cheap points but Coronvirus (Covid-19) is more like a visit of a joint delegation of our past and our future. The seemingly uncontrollable wave of coronvirus will abate, possibly as early as next month. There may also be a second, deadlier wave. […]
Briefing at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
On the 5th of March 2020, the successive briefing in participation of the heads and representatives of the diplomatic missions and international organizations accredited in Turkmenistan was held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs V.Hajiyev and the Minister of Healthcare and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan N.Amannepesov gave […]
Брифинг в Министерстве иностранных дел Туркменистана
5 марта 2020 года в Министерстве иностранных дел Туркменистана состоялся очередной брифинг с участием глав и представителей дипломатических миссий и международных организаций, аккредитованных в Туркменистане. В ходе брифинга по мерам, предпринимаемым в Туркменистане для предотвращения проникновения в страну особо опасных инфекционных заболеваний, в частности коронавируса COVID-19, выступил Заместитель министра иностранных дел В.Хаджиев и Министр здравоохранения […]
UAE evacuates Arab nationals from China, evacuees to receive medical care at Emirates Humanitarian City
The United Arab Emirates has coordinated the evacuation of Arab nationals from Wuhan City in China. The evacuees will be received at the newly established Emirates Humanitarian City in the UAE, and will undergo medical testing and monitoring to ensure their health and safety. The move follows the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa […]
Ministry of healthcare and medical industry of Turkmenistan issues guidelines for protection against coronavirus
The ministry of healthcare and medical industry of Turkmenistan has issued the guidelines endorsed by the WHO for protection against the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) and seasonal acute respiratory infections: Follow food safety regulations. Use different cutting boards and knives for raw meat and prepared food; Meat and eggs should be thoroughly cooked; Wash your […]
Минздрав Туркменистана выпустил рекомендации по защите от коронавируса
Министерство здравоохранения и медицинской промышленности Туркменистана выпустило одобренные ВОЗ рекомендации по профилактике заболеваний коронавирусом (Covid-19) и сезонными острыми респираторными инфекциями: Соблюдайте правила безопасности пищевых продуктов. Используйте разные разделочные доски и ножи для сырого мяса и готовой пищи; мясо и яйца тщательной термической обработке до полной готовности; Мойте руки в промежутке между разделкой сырого мяса и […]
Turkmenistan takes comprehensive measures to prevent Coronavirus
nCa Report As coronavirus (Covid-19) threatens to become a pandemic, Turkmenistan has introduced comprehensive measures to prevent its borders and population. President Berdimuhamedov had a meeting on Tuesday with DPM Agamuradov (education, science, healthcare, sports, tourism) and minister of healthcare and medical industry Amannepesov to discuss the steps being taken against the virus. DPM Agamuradov, […]
Please, can we resist the urge to exploit Wuhan virus saga?
Tariq Saeedi There is widespread dramatization of the Wuhan virus saga. Some of it is driven by political and economic aspirations and some of it is the product of the irresponsibility that is the hallmark of the social media. It has become a fire on which everyone is roasting their own marshmallows. First, let’s consider […]
Wuhan Virus – Central Asia should take standard precautions
nCa Report The Wuhan virus has infected hundreds of people in China and some cases have been identified in other countries including Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the USA. The WHO experts are evaluating the risks. However, there is no need for panic in Central Asia. Some standard precautions, similar to the ones taken […]