Turkmenistan has approved a new National Program “Healthy Mother – Healthy Child – Healthy Future” for 2026–2030, together with a comprehensive implementation plan. Adopted in June this year, the strategy is built around the principle that “a healthy child is born to a healthy mother” and aims to strengthen reproductive healthcare, maternal and child health services, and social support for families. Over the next five years, authorities will assess staffing needs across maternal and child healthcare services. Free Healthcare Services: The range of free medical care and healthcare services available to mothers and children is expected to be expanded during the implementation of the program. The adoption of the “Healthy Mother – Healthy Child – Healthy Future” program reaffirms that protecting public health and investing in future generations remain among Turkmenistan’s highest national priorities.///nCa, 5 August 2026 (based on commentary by TDH)