At the Cabinet of Ministers meeting held in digital format on November 5 under the leadership of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the results of the activities of the country’s education, science, healthcare and sports sectors for January–October 2026 were reviewed. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Batyr Mammedov presented a report on the work carried out in the areas under his supervision.

During the first ten months of the year, Turkmen schoolchildren and students achieved significant results in international educational competitions, winning a total of 1,039 medals. Higher education institutions organized 10 international Olympiads and 15 scientific and practical conferences. In addition, 666 textbooks, teaching materials and educational programmes were approved in the education sector.

In the field of science, efforts continued to ensure development in line with global standards and to introduce the results of scientific research into production. During the reporting period, Turkmen scientists and specialists participated in international forums and scientific conferences, expanding cooperation and the exchange of experience.

Within the framework of the State Programme “Saglyk”, comprehensive measures were implemented to protect public health, improve the quality of medical services and expand the capabilities of the healthcare system. Necessary surgeries and treatment procedures were provided to children in need of medical assistance through the resources of the charitable foundation established on the initiative of Hero-Arkadag.

On October 10–12, Ashgabat hosted the international exhibition and scientific conference “Healthcare, Education and Sport in the Era of Revival of the New Epoch of the Powerful State” at a high level. With the participation of Hero-Arkadag and the President of Turkmenistan, a new complex of medical facilities at the “Arçman” health resort, the International Oncology Scientific and Clinical Centre, the Dentistry Centre and the International Paediatrics Centre were commissioned. Forty healthcare workers were awarded state honours and honorary titles.

Work on developing physical culture and sports also continued effectively. Turkmen athletes achieved high results at international competitions, winning 179 gold, 188 silver and 223 bronze medals.

After hearing the report, the Head of State emphasized the importance of further improving the activities of the education, science, healthcare and sports sectors. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed to continue work on raising the professional qualifications of education specialists, modernizing the healthcare system and further developing sports.