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Turkmenistan is vulnerable to a "grave" public health crisis, thanks in large part to the totalitarian practices of President Saparmurat Niyazov's regime, according to a recently published report.
News Turkmenistan » Health: Turkmenistan Vulnerable to Public Health Catastrophe
Turkmenistan's health care system is in a ruinous state, in which "the oath of allegiance [to President Saparmurat Niyazov] has replaced the Hippocratic Oath," according to a leading Western analyst.
News Turkmenistan » Health: Turkmenistan: Is President Trying To Euthanize Health Care?
Turkmenistan's President Saparmurat Niyazov this week announced his plan for a massive shutdown of regional hospitals, forcing the sick and elderly to the capital Ashgabat for all but the most ...
News Turkmenistan » Health: Turkmenistan health
A new law--passed during the Month of Health and Sport--mandates HIV testing before obtaining a marriage license.
News Turkmenistan » Health: Turkmenistan: Health concern/Possible prisoner of conscience: Valeri Pal (m)
Amnesty International recently learnt that Valeri Pal, a social activist, has been detained in Turkmenistan. He is suffering from ill-health and is being denied access to the proper medical treatment ...