President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers to summarise the results of the work of economic sectors in the first nine months of the year and define the tasks ahead.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan B.Orazdurdieva reported on the results of the work for the first nine months of this year.

During the reporting period, on the occasion of the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth and the beginning of the new academic year, solemn events called "The Storehouse of the mind of Mahtumkuli Fragi" were held in educational institutions. On behalf of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag and the President of Turkmenistan, all first-graders of the country were presented with Bilimli laptops. Kindergartens and secondary schools have been put into operation on the occasion of the holiday.

Reforms aimed at educating the scientific and educated generation are continuing. Advanced teaching methods are widely used in education.

At international subject competitions and Olympiads, schoolchildren of the country won 15 gold, 32 silver and 55 bronze medals, at international Internet Olympiads - 94 gold, 99 silver and 102 bronze medals, students won 58 gold, 122 silver and 202 bronze medals, in team competitions – 5 gold, 11 silver and 17 bronze medals.

As reported, during the reporting period, activities aimed at increasing the productivity of scientific research and the introduction of innovative technologies into production were continued.

During the period under review, advanced methods of prevention and treatment of various diseases are actively used in practical medicine. Surgeries and treatment of sick children were carried out at the expense of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care. The Foundation also donated hemodialysis equipment to healthcare institutions.

During 9 months of this year, work was carried out on the development of physical education, sports, and training of professional athletes. At international competitions, Russian athletes won 146 gold, 134 silver and 193 bronze medals. The city of Ashgabat was declared the "City of new sports opportunities of the Commonwealth", and the Tennis Complex of the capital's Olympic town was declared the "Regional Tennis Center".

Next, the Deputy Prime Minister reported on the preparations for the Day of Healthcare Workers and the Medical Industry.

On the occasion of this holiday, on October 9-12, the grand opening of the International Scientific and Clinical Center of Physiology and the International Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ashgabat, the enterprise for the production of glycyrrhizic acid in the city of Turkmenabat, administrative buildings of sanitary and epidemiological services of Mary Velayat and Mary city will take place.

In the coming days, an international exhibition and scientific conference "Healthcare, education and Sports in the era of the Renaissance of a new era of a powerful state" will be held. It is planned to present state awards to distinguished healthcare workers at the Myrat Garryev State Medical University of Turkmenistan.

The Deputy Prime Minister also reported on the prepared draft Resolutions: On the approval of the National Program for the Development of Physiology in Turkmenistan for 2024-2028; On the approval of the National Strategy of Medical Health and Rehabilitation Measures in Turkmenistan for 2024-2028; On the approval of the National Program of Turkmenistan on Immunoprophylaxis for 2024-2028; On the provision of medicines and medical products to the population; On the creation of International Health and Rehabilitation Center; On the establishment of the International Scientific and Clinical Center of Physiology; On financing projects for the construction of cancer hospitals in the Balkan, Lebap and Mary velayats.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov identified further improvement of the education sector among the priorities. At the same time, it was noted that special importance should be attached to the development of sports, the holding of various competitions and international tournaments in the country.

Stressing the importance of modernizing the healthcare sector, the head of Turkmenistan ordered close cooperation with foreign partners to share best practices in this area. In this regard, the Deputy Prime Minister was instructed to ensure a high level of celebrations on the occasion of the opening of modern medical institutions dedicated to the Day of Healthcare Workers and the Medical Industry, as well as to properly prepare for the International Exhibition and Scientific Conference "Healthcare, Education and Sports in the era of the Revival of a new era of a powerful state."

During the meeting, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed Resolutions: On approval of the National Program for the Development of Physiology in Turkmenistan for 2024-2028; On Approval of the National Strategy of Medical Health and Rehabilitation Measures in Turkmenistan for 2024-2028; On approval of the National Program of Turkmenistan on Immunoprophylaxis for 2024-2028; On providing the population with medicines and medical products; On the establishment of an International health and rehabilitation center; On the establishment of the International Scientific and Clinical Center of Physiology; On financing projects for the construction of cancer hospitals in the Balkan, Lebap and Mary velayats.

Source: State News Agency