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The rise of epilepsy in Turkmenistan

A recent study on the epilepsy trends in the region reveals an escalating prevalence, death and disability rates of the disease in Turkmenistan. The study highlights an urgent need for data from registries and...

Passport Power: Where Does Turkmenistan Stand?

The Turkmenistan passport is ranked 90th globally, allowing visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to only 48 destinations, while 178 countries have visa requirements according to the 2025 Henley Passport Index. The...

Unsustainable land use in Turkmenistan

A new study highlights that Turkmenistan has successfully managed critical resources like water and it performs relatively well regionally, but its long-term sustainability requires urgently addressing its unsustainable...

Response to methane emissions in Turkmenistan

The Methane Alert and Response System (MARS) by UNEP has shown effectiveness in detecting and mitigating methane leaks globally. For instance, in Argentina, a leak of methane was promptly addressed after a MARS alert...