UNICEF and Ministry of Health Enhance Pediatric Oxygen Therapy Skills for Health Professionals
Medical specialists in Turkmenistan trained on Pediatric Oxygen Therapy for Clinical Practice
From 1-7 June 2024, medical specialists from intensive care units across Turkmenistan underwent training on Pediatric Oxygen Therapy for Clinical Practice. This training was conducted by UNICEF in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry at the Scientific and Clinical Centre of the Mother and Child Health in Ashgabat.
Medical oxygen is a crucial medicine with no substitute, used to treat a variety of respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia. It plays a vital role in surgery, trauma care, emergency interventions, critical care, and in treating pregnant women with obstetric complications, as well as newborns and children in respiratory distress. Access to high-quality medical oxygen is essential in achieving universal health coverage and meeting the targets of Sustainable Development Goal 3 on Good Health and Well-being.
The training provided health professionals with the necessary skills to prescribe appropriate oxygen therapy to children, ensuring accurate diagnosis, delivery, and administration of oxygen to patients.
Dzmitry Sankavets, UNICEF Consultant and Head of Training Center at the National Research and Practical Center “Mother and Child” from Belarus, emphasized the importance of continuous professional development in the field of oxygen therapy. He commended the participants in Turkmenistan for their strong interest and engagement during the training.
UNICEF Office in Turkmenistan is actively supporting the implementation of oxygen solutions in Mother and Child Health facilities. This includes providing access to essential oxygen-related products, installing innovative oxygen generation plants, and enhancing the capacity of health workers to provide critical care for newborns and children.
The training represents a significant step towards improving pediatric healthcare in Turkmenistan and ensuring better outcomes for children in need of oxygen therapy.
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