In accordance with an Action Plan to combat tobacco use, various events are being organized in Turkmenistan from May 1 to 31, 2026. Among them was an informational and educational campaign held at the Center for Free Creativity, aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle among university students. This was reported by an online newspaper «Turkmenistan: Golden Age».

The organizers of the meeting focused students’ attention on the dangers of harmful habits, the importance of physical education, and the promotion of spiritual values and national traditions among young people. In addition, experts discussed in detail issues of crime prevention and strict observance of traffic rules.

As emphasized in the presentations, the health of the nation and the harmonious development of young people are key factors in the country’s successful socio-economic progress. Participants examined in detail the legislative measures adopted by the state in the field of youth rights protection and support for young families, noting that all opportunities have been created in Turkmenistan for receiving modern education and realizing citizens’ intellectual potential.

This was followed by a question-and-answer session with experts. Participants thanked representatives of law enforcement agencies and public organizations for their substantive presentations and confirmed the high importance of regular educational outreach activities.