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Turkmenistan Expands Healthcare Infrastructure with New Medical Facilities and Construction Projects
On October 10, 2025, Turkmenistan launched a series of new healthcare projects, including the opening of modern facilities and laying foundations for future medical centers. The events marked the national Healthcare Workers and Medical Industry Day.
New Health Center Opens in Ashgabat
A state-of-the-art health complex opened in the capital, offering services in family medicine, emergency care, diagnostics, radiology, physiotherapy, and women’s health.
The facility features advanced equipment such as the KR-800 eye diagnostic system by Japan’s Topcon Healthcare, the Acuson NX3 ultrasound machine from Germany’s Siemens Healthineers, and the AI-integrated MULTIX Impact digital X-ray system for remote diagnostics.
Patients can also receive guidance on the use of medicinal plants, based on scientific resources authored by academician Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
New Infectious Disease Hospital in Mary Region
In the village of Täze güýç, a 300-bed infectious disease hospital has been inaugurated. Built as part of a national social infrastructure initiative, it spans 9 hectares and includes 17 specialized departments.
Equipped with technology from leading manufacturers in Japan, Germany, the US, and the UK, the hospital also features a digital patient management system and pneumatic capsules for transporting samples to laboratories. Equipment from Aesculap and Sport-TeC GmbH supports early diagnosis and post-treatment rehabilitation.
Major Medical Projects Begin Construction
Foundation-laying ceremonies were held for three key healthcare facilities: a 500-bed general hospital in Ashgabat, a 300-bed center in Tejen, and a 400-bed Mother and Child Health Center in Dashoguz.
These institutions will be equipped for complex surgeries and high-level diagnostics, enhancing access to quality healthcare across the country.
To honor those involved in the construction, commemorative gifts were awarded. New ambulances, donated on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan, were also delivered to support the infectious disease hospital in Mary region.
These efforts reflect the state’s long-term commitment to public health and modernization of medical infrastructure.
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The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of Turkmenistan has officially approved the work and rest schedule for 2026. In Turkmenistan, there will be a total of 12 official public holidays across all regions.
Workweek formats are as follows:
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Five-day workweek — 40 hours
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Six-day workweek (7 hours/day) — 40 hours
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Six-day workweek (6 hours/day) — 36 hours
The public holidays in Turkmenistan in 2026 are:
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January 1 — New Year
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March 8 — International Women’s Day
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March 20 — Oraza Bayram
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March 21–22 — National Spring Holiday
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May 18 — Constitution and State Flag Day of Turkmenistan
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May 27–29 — Gurban Bayram
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September 27 — Independence Day
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October 6 — Day of Remembrance
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December 12 — International Neutrality Day
On the workday preceding a public holiday, working hours are reduced by one hour. The same applies to night shifts, and in continuous production, the schedule is equivalent to a normal day. The average monthly working time is 166.9 hours for a 40-hour workweek and 150.5 hours for a 36-hour workweek. This ensures a balanced labor schedule throughout Turkmenistan in 2026.
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