Opening the UNOPS presence in Turkmenistan
10 June 2021
- UN and the Government of Turkmenistan organized the official opening of United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) presence in Turkmenistan in UN House.
This event became possible due to the Exchange of Letters between the Government of Japan and UNOPS concerning the grant provided by the Government of Japan to implement the Joint Project for Enhancing the Healthcare System of Turkmenistan through the Provision of Medical Equipment that took place earlier on the 5th of March 2021.
“The opening of the UNOPS project presence in Turkmenistan is also an indication of the expanding UN presence in the country that is providing holistic expert, advisory and technical support for the sustainable development of Turkmenistan in the framework of the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework between the UN and Turkmenistan for 2021-2025”, noted Ms. Christine Weigand, UN Resident Coordinator a.i.
While opening the event Ms. Freya von Groote, Director Austria Multi-Country Office stressed that the current project would strengthen Turkmenistan’s pandemic preparedness and health systems for the benefit of the country’s population and medical professionals.
The representatives of national and international mass media were informed on Project objectives including its implementation stages, capacity building and planned activities presented by Mr. Vasyl Tolkachev, Project Manager.
UNOPS (through the Austria Multi-Country Office - AUMCO) has been implementing the Project for Enhancing the Healthcare System through the Provision of Medical Equipment in Turkmenistan, on behalf of the Government of Japan, who provided a generous contribution of USD 2.8 million. To assist the Government of Turkmenistan with its efforts to strengthen the country’s healthcare system, the following activities will be undertaken.
● Support the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry, in coordination with the UN system, including the World Health Organization (WHO), with determining the list of the required medical supplies and equipment, as well as their specifications.
● Procure and supply the required medical supplies and equipment as per UNOPS rules and regulations, and in line with international best practices.
● Coordinate with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan to ensure the timely delivery of the procured equipment across the country, as well as the provision of the associated warranty, maintenance and end-user training arrangements.
● Follow up on the Ministry on the distribution, assembly and receipt of the procured equipment