Events dedicated to World Health Day to be held in Turkmenistan on 1–7 April
From 1 to 7 April, sports, cultural and awareness-raising events will be held in Turkmenistan to coincide with World Health Day. Preparations for them were discussed at the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers held via digital system on 20 March, the "Watan" news programme reported.
Deputy Prime Minister B. Mammedov reported on the preparations under way for holding events aimed at developing physical education and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
As reported, mass cycling rides, sports competitions and other events are planned to be organised in the country. They will cover the regions, as well as the cities of Ashgabat and Arkadag. Schoolchildren, students, employees of institutions and enterprises, and athletes will take part in these events.
In addition, it is planned to hold scientific and practical conferences, awareness-raising and cultural events.
Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted the great importance of World Health Day in promoting sport and strengthening the health of the population. The Head of State instructed that the planned events be prepared to a high standard and held at a high level.