Turkmenistan: Authorities Continue to Ignore The Spread of COVID-19

Turkmenistan is experiencing a spike of patients with Covid-19 symptoms despite the government’s ongoing denial of the presence of the pandemic. At present, no additional resources have been allocated towards hospitals treating patients with Covid-19 symptoms; furthermore, no new protocols have been put in place for doctors and sanitation workers. Consequently, as no adequate treatment for the patients is available this has left health care professionals incapable to treat presenting symptoms.

The Modern Realities of Medicine in Turkmenistan, and the Global COVID-19 Pandemic

In spite of Turkmenistan’s official denial of the existence of coronavirus, it is present in the country. Under the current conditions, medical institutions in Turkmenistan are unprepared for the pandemic’s outbreak. Clinics lack the necessary equipment. Laboratories are unable to properly conduct tests because of a shortage of chemical agents and not enough test systems delivered from Russia.

Amid the Global COVID-19 Pandemic, Turkmenistan Continues to Deny the Existence of the Coronavirus Cases in the Country

Against the backdrop of Turkmenistan’s denial of coronavirus in the country, the WHO decided to visit the country this week in order to assess the current situation.