Training of health specialists in Central Asia discussed in Dushanbe

According to Khovar, a symposium on the training of specialists in family medicine and nursing was held in Dushanbe on 20 October.

The event aimed to review practical experience in training family medicine and nursing specialists in primary care in Central Asia and the WHO European Region, present the experience of countries in the region, improve the quality of primary health care, and plan further action in light of regional and global recommendations.

It was noted that strengthening family medicine and nursing in primary care could make a significant contribution to reducing illness and mortality in Central Asia.