Unhappy with the lack of qualified doctors in their home country – as Turkmen patients describe – they are forced to travel to Iran. Iran is becoming a popular medical tourism destination for Turkmen patients dissatisfied with poor healthcare in Turkmenistan.
Several Turkmen patients and their relatives anonymously complain of medical malpractice and misdiagnoses in Turkmenistan.
Turkmen medical tourists in Iran seem to completely distrust the Iranian medical system.
They say – despite having modern equipment imported from Europa, there are no specialists to operate those machines to ensure proper healthcare in Turkmenistan.
After the health-focused dentist-turned-politician Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov rose in power in late 2006, the government invested millions of dollars to healthcare in Turkmenistan This investment was directed towards constructing cutting-edge medical facilities equipped with advanced equipment.
Berdymukhammedov, who governed Turkmenistan until he passed the presidency to his son, Serdar, the previous year, was renowned for issuing mandates that required individuals to engage in mandatory group walks, exercise sessions, and bicycle rides as a means to endorse a healthy way of life.
Healthcare in Turkmenistan: Doctor’s Inadequacy
Many Turkmen express the view that the government has not adequately trained healthcare professionals. They argue that there is a shortage of individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to provide high-quality and safe medical care. They blame the widespread corruption for poor healthcare in Turkmenistan.
In Turkmenistan, patients distrust locally trained doctors due to widespread bribery in medical school admissions, education, and employment. Those with money or connections often secure top positions regardless of their abilities.
Turkmen patients have reported receiving different diagnoses and treatments from Iranian doctors compared to what they had received in Turkmenistan. However, there are no official reports or statistics available on misdiagnoses and medical malpractice in Turkmenistan due to strict government control over information and a lack of tolerance for criticism.
Healthcare in Turkmenistan: The Reality of State Hospitals
Iranian visa is easier and cheaper for Turkmen.
Turkmen people seek medical tourism in various countries like Russia, India, Turkey, and Uzbekistan. However, the majority of Turkmen, living in poverty, cannot afford such options. Consequently, many must rely on under-equipped village hospitals lacking basic amenities, including running water, modern heating systems, and adequate medical equipment.
Turkmenistan provides subsidized and affordable healthcare to its citizens, supported by government-backed health insurance that covers most treatments at state hospitals. However, reports suggest that corruption is widespread in these hospitals, where patients frequently have to pay fees to medical professionals and for medications to even receive free healthcare in Turkmenistan.
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