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The first child born in Turkmenistan in 2026 was a baby boy named Atamurat. He was born to the Gaýypov family early in the morning on January 1 at the Scientific and Clinical Center for Maternal and Child Health in Ashgabat.
According to healthcare professionals in Turkmenistan, the newborn weighed 3.1 kilograms and measured 48 centimeters in length. Doctors confirmed that the baby’s condition is stable and satisfactory.
To mark this important moment for Turkmenistan, the family received commemorative gifts on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, as well as from the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation supporting children in need of care. The birth of the first baby of the year symbolizes hope and renewal for Turkmenistan in 2026.
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Specialists at the International Science and Technology Park of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, led by Durdymyrat Gadamov and Altyn Rahmanova, have developed a new-generation bio-agent designed to neutralize soil methane emissions. The solution utilizes local bacteria adapted to the regional climate, which harness methane monooxygenase to convert methane into carbon dioxide and water.
Methane is a major contributor to global warming, with a heat-trapping capacity in the atmosphere significantly higher than that of carbon dioxide. The newly developed bio-agent features high efficiency in industrially congested areas, cost-effectiveness through the use of local raw materials, and complete safety for human health and the environment.
This scientific breakthrough aligns with Turkmenistan's sustainable development strategy, supporting its commitments under the Global Methane Pledge to enhance environmental oversight in the energy sector.
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