A National Committee for the implementation of the “One Health” concept has been established in Turkmenistan

The first meeting of the National Intersectoral Coordination Committee on the implementation of the “One Health” approach was held in Ashgabat.

"One Health" is an integrated, unifying approach that seeks to achieve optimal levels of human, animal and ecosystem health and a sustainable balance between the three. This approach, based on the close interdependence between these areas, is being used to develop new methods of disease surveillance and control.

To effectively implement the One Health approach in Turkmenistan, National Coordinators have been appointed from the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan, the State Veterinary Service under the Ministry of Agriculture of Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan.

The establishment of the Committee underlines Turkmenistan's commitment to promoting a holistic approach to health and sustainable development.