President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held working session with the heads of Emergency Commission of Turkmenistan for combating the spread of diseases. Provision of safety of the citizens have been discussed at the session as well as priority objectives for countering COVID-19 pandemic have been specified.

Having announced the agenda, the leader of the nation noted that number of people infected with new strains of coronavirus infection is growing in the world at present. Further, the head of the state has listened to the reports of Minister of Health Protection and Medical Industry, Chairman of the Emergency Commission for combating the spread of diseases N. Amannepesov and Deputy Minister of Interior, Deputy Chairman of the Commission O. Hojaniyazov on current situation of the country and specific work in this direction.

First, the leader of the nation gave floor to Minister of Health Protection and Medical Industry, Chairman of the Emergency Commission for combating the spread of diseases N. Amannepesov who reported on practical measures undertaken for fulfilment of assignments given by the President of Turkmenistan at the session of the Commission in Avaza National tourist zone on May 14 this year.

Reporting on the measures undertaken by the Control Center for operational solution of issues at the facilities located in Avaza, the ministers reported that medical test of the population is carried out in special outlets opened in 18 health centers around the country. The citizens wishing to have their holidays in Avaza National tourist zone and who received holiday vouchers from the hotels they will live in, receive appointment for COVID-19 vaccination, after which they register in the State Migration Service. 

Further, the President of the country gave floor to Deputy Minister of Interior, Deputy Chairman of the Commission O. Hojaniyazov who reported on work for organization of holidays of the citizens carried out by the Control Center in Avaza National tourist zone.

Continuing working session, Minister of Health Protection and Medical Industry, Chairman of the Emergency Commission for combating the spread of diseases N. Amannepesov presented the Draft Resolution on procurement of more effective vaccine.

Having approved the proposal and signed relative Resolution, the head of the state noted that the state would continue taking all necessary measures for health protection of the people.

We are following the principle “Health of the nation – wealth of the country”, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said, having highlighted that it is necessary to approach the solution of objectives in this direction comprehensively and responsibly, to supplement the reserves and to create reserve fund of 1.5 million dozes of new, more effective vaccine.

Further, addressing Minister of Health Protection and Medical Industry, Chairman of the Emergency Commission for combating the spread of diseases N. Amannepesov, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov focused on the necessity to carry our preventive measures in holiday season according to set standards and taking into account dry climate of Turkmenistan.

The leader of the nation has requested to make bacteriological analysis of sea water and air and to hold epidemiological situation in Avaza under strict control.

Addressing Deputy Minister of Interior, Deputy Chairman of the Commission O. Hojaniyazov, the President of the country, the President of the country requested to hold the provision of fire safety in Avaza, control of access of persons who received official entry permit, provision of parking of service transport in special places as well as issue of entry permits to the zone exclusively for special transport under attention.

Having focused on importance of objectives given to relative services, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov wished the participants of the session success in fulfilment of works on proper level.

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Session of Emergency Commission for combating the spread of diseases, at which the utmost measures for solution of objectives set by the head of Turkmenistan to this structure have been specified, has also been held on the same day.

It was noted at the session, that sufficient amount of tests, disinfectants and other medical supplies in holiday places is an important time requirement. At the same time, provision of special resources designated for prevention of diseases and compliance with personal hygiene are under permanent attention.

Having expressed deep gratitude to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for wide opportunities made by the state for health protection of Turkmenistan citizens, the participants of the session assured the leader of the nation that they would put all their knowledge and skills for successful solution of set objectives.