National Coordination Meeting under the project “Pandemic Preparedness and Response through One Health approach in Central Asia” took place in Turkmenistan

The main goal of the Pandemic Fund (PF) project to be implemented in Central Asian countries is to enhance and reinforce the veterinary, environmental, and health systems involved in managing PPR during pandemics. Additionally, it contributes to strengthening long-term capacity in Central Asian countries, which in turn enhances their PPR and minimizes the effects of future pandemics.

On January 28, 2025, the implementing entities organized annual National Coordination Meeting in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The meeting brought together implementing partners such as representatives from the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan, the State Veterinary Service of Ministry of Agriculture of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan and other interested stakeholders. During the meeting the participants assessed project implementation progress and identified opportunities for stronger coordination among implementing entities and partner agencies working on One Health initiatives in the region. The participants also shared their experiences and challenges and discussed the action points to move forward.