On November 12, the XIII Turkmen-German Healthcare Forum began its work online at the International Educational and Scientific Center of the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan. The two-day meeting brings together heads of the healthcare systems of Turkmenistan and the Federal Republic of Germany, professor-doctors, and specialists from various fields. This was reported by the State News Agency of Turkmenistan.
The forum is being held in accordance with the “National Strategy for the Development of Scientific and Medical Diplomacy in Turkmenistan for 2026–2052”. The agenda includes discussions on modern diagnostic methods, new treatment technologies, the development of medical education, and the application of innovative artificial intelligence-based solutions in such fields as pediatrics, rheumatology, rehabilitation medicine, urology, neurosurgery, oncology, endocrinology, and neurology.
Representatives of specialized centers within the International Directorate of Medical Centers, the Murat Garryyev State Medical University of Turkmenistan, as well as healthcare institutions of Ashgabat city and the regions are participating from the Turkmen side. From Germany, professors and doctors from leading clinics are taking part in the forum via video conference.
At the opening ceremony, Professor Klaus Parhofer of the Großhadern University Hospital in Munich expressed gratitude to the Turkmen side for creating opportunities for effective cooperation. German specialists are delivering presentations on various areas of modern medicine and actively participating in the exchange of experience.
The Turkmen-German Healthcare Forum has been held since 2011. The meetings held to date have contributed to strengthening scientific and practical ties between the healthcare systems of the two countries, sharing advanced experience, and identifying future areas of cooperation.
During the XIII Turkmen-German Forum, constructive discussions continue on public health protection, preventive medicine, high-tech treatment methods, and innovative medical solutions.
