Dear Dr. Hans Henri P. Kluge, Dear Representatives of the World Health Organization, The Human Rights Platform of the civil movement “DAYANÇ / Turkmenistan” expresses serious concern regarding the decision to grant a special WHO award to the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov. According to published information: https://hronikatm.com/2026/02/direktor-regionalnogo-byuro-voz/� the award was granted “for contribution to promoting peace, unity, and diplomacy in healthcare.” This decision raises serious questions regarding the objectivity of the assessment of the actual healthcare situation in Turkmenistan. Based on numerous citizen complaints and documented testimonies, the Human Rights Platform “DAYANÇ / Turkmenistan” reports systemic problems in the healthcare system, particularly in regional areas. Testimonies, including video evidence: https://youtu.be/lpVq07dqr30?si=3VqLhyQn2V7Pp1nq� https://youtu.be/0tlTaQBj8Jw?si=FXuuJgctA904Gg6E� confirm serious issues, including: — lack of essential medicines — shortages of medical supplies — lack of hospital bedding — outdated and deteriorating medical equipment — poor infrastructure of medical facilities — limited access to healthcare in rural areas and regional towns Additionally, there is serious concern regarding access to emergency medical services. In particular, in the city of Seydi (Lebap region), effectively only one ambulance vehicle serves not only the city itself but also surrounding districts, villages, and rural areas. As a result, ambulance response times are significantly delayed, and in some cases timely medical assistance cannot be provided, posing a direct threat to the life and health of citizens. According to available testimonies, similar problems exist in other regions of Turkmenistan. This situation reflects serious systemic deficiencies in ensuring equal access to healthcare. In this regard, the Human Rights Platform “DAYANÇ / Turkmenistan” respectfully requests clarification on the following questions: What independent assessments of Turkmenistan’s healthcare system have been conducted by WHO? Have WHO representatives visited healthcare facilities in rural and regional areas beyond official demonstration routes? What independent sources of information were used in making the decision to grant this award? How does WHO ensure the objectivity of its decisions in conditions of limited access to independent information? Access to healthcare is a fundamental human right protected under international law, including: Universal Declaration of Human Rights: https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights� International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: https://www.ohchr.org/en/instruments-mechanisms/instruments/international-covenant-economic-social-and-cultural-rights� In light of the above, the Human Rights Platform “DAYANÇ / Turkmenistan” calls upon the World Health Organization to: — conduct an independent and objective assessment of healthcare conditions in all regions of Turkmenistan — engage with independent civil society representatives — consider documented citizen testimonies in its evaluations We remain ready to provide additional information and assist in ensuring an objective assessment. Respectfully, Human Rights Platform Civil Movement “DAYANÇ / Turkmenistan” Official website: https://www.dayanchcivil.com/�
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