AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBreastfeeding Push: Turkmenistan and UNICEF are stepping up support for exclusive breastfeeding after rates fell, with UNICEF citing a drop from 56.5% (2019) to 35.5% (2024) for babies exclusively breastfed for the first six months, even as 84.7% are breastfed within the first hour of birth; a May–August 2026 national campaign will expand counseling, tackle misinformation, and work with workplaces and families to remove barriers. Health Policy & Partnerships: Turkmenistan is also moving to deepen healthcare cooperation with Austria through a Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation, with healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry listed among priority areas for expanded business ties. Science Day Momentum: Turkmenistan marked Science Day with an international conference and events highlighting innovation and youth research, alongside state recognition of scientific leadership, including President Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s academic honors tied to modernization efforts in healthcare and technology.
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