Kubanychbek Omuraliev, Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States, and Hans Henri P. Kluge, Regional Director of the World Health Organization for Europe, signed a new Action Plan covering the period from 2026 to 2027. This document is the result of the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation between the OTS and the WHO European Office.
During the signing of the agreement, the main areas of joint work were identified. These include: increasing readiness for health emergencies, developing response mechanisms, implementing digital technologies, training specialists, strengthening institutional capacities, and implementing ecosystem approaches in healthcare facilities.
The plan includes joint actions aimed at improving the healthcare systems of the participating countries, ensuring sanitary and epidemiological safety, preventing and controlling non-communicable diseases, supporting healthy aging policies, and reducing the negative impact of climate factors on public health.
This document serves as a basis for medium-term cooperation and forms a practical platform for the implementation of joint projects with clearly defined and measurable outcomes. The signing confirms the parties' commitment to expanding partnership and improving coordination in the field of public health.
The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) is an intergovernmental association that includes Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan. It was founded in 2009 and has been known by its current name since 2021. The organization's headquarters is located in Istanbul.
The OTS is seen as a platform for deepening the integration of Turkic countries and coordinating their positions on international and regional arenas.
