Turkmen specialists have completed a course to improve their competencies and leadership in the field of healthcare
Mid-level specialists from the Ministries of Health and affiliated institutions of Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, the Republic of Moldova, San Marino, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, together with colleagues from the World Health Organization Europe, became participants in the second level of the project of the Pan-European Leadership Academy (ELA), which ended recently in Copenhagen.
The experts have developed specific technical results that should be implemented in their countries, and have also completed a course to improve their competencies in the field of transformational leadership.
The project has created opportunities for new and expanded cooperation in various technical fields, including the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), strengthening public health personnel, studying behavioral and cultural characteristics to eliminate risk factors for NCDs.
The specialists also studied the implementation of the global standard of Diagnostic medical information (ICD-11), expanding access to rehabilitation services and assistive technologies, strengthening surveillance of infectious diseases and reporting, improving the provision of specialized care and combating zoonotic diseases using the "Unified Healthcare" approach.
"This experience has enriched all participants. We are learning a lot from each other and will continue to do so. The work done over the past 3 months testifies to your commitment to your countries and the people you serve, not to leave anyone without attention – and for this I deeply thank you," said Dr. Hans Henry P. Kluge, Director of the WHO European Region, expressing gratitude to the participants of the ELA Level 2 demonstration project at the final event at the Regional Office in Copenhagen.
“The peer-to-peer component was particularly important for this Level 2 program, and we note the joint technical work that facilitates the immediate provision of technical services at the country level and deepens cooperation with WHO/Europe," said Gabrielle Jacob, WHO/Europe Special Adviser on Transformation and Organizational Development and ELA Project Manager.
The participants of the program noted that they would return in a few days with a treasure trove of skills and knowledge, as well as grandiose ideas and projects awaiting implementation. This course will contribute to building professional and individual potential in each of the countries and open up new horizons for further cooperation.
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