United Nations and Ministry of Health and Medical Industry discuss strategic priorities of cooperation in health area

The meeting was moderated by the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry and in his welcoming speech he outlined the priority areas of cooperation that are also aligned with the priorities of the State Social-Economic Programme of Turkmenistan.

Mr. Ergeshov, Head of the Treatment Department of the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry informed the participants on the outcomes of the participation of Turkmen delegation at Universal Health Coverage, High-level summit held within 74th Session of General Assembly.

The UN Country Team led by UN Resident Coordinator presented the main pillars of joint cooperation which cut across the mandates of all UN agencies.

1. Strengthening the governance role;
2. Supporting further development of human resources;
3. Supporting further development of services delivery;
4. Health system financing
5. Monitoring and evaluation

“Health is an accelerator for global development and reaching the Targets of Goal 3 will impact the progress in other Goals,” noted Ms. Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan.

Resuming the discussion, the participants agreed to have regularly quarterly meetings and to further cooperate on suggested areas as Public Finance Management reform, the digitalization of the health sector, capacity building of medical workers, including through engaging international experts, strengthening the service deliveries for mother and child health.