On Wednesday, October 9, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Arkadag Berdimuhamedov, led the opening ceremonies of new medical institutions in Ashgabat – the International Health and Rehabilitation Center for 400 places and the International Scientific and Clinical Center of Physiology for 250 places.
The events were tamed for the Day of Healthcare Workers and the Medical Industry.
Addressing the participants of the ceremony, Chairman of Halk Maslahaty noted that the innovative development of the domestic healthcare system and the medical industry, the introduction of best practices are the priorities of Turkmenistan’s state policy in this area.
The Turkish company GAP Inşaat acted as a general contractor for both projects.
International Health and Rehabilitation Center
This is the first medical institution of this kind not only in the country, but also in the entire Central Asian region, whose activities are aimed at restoring the health of patients after injuries and diseases.
The Center includes over 20 different departments designed for the improvement of both children and adults: consultative and diagnostic; departments of kinesiotherapy and hydrotherapy; physiotherapy; rehabilitation; neurology; orthopedics. There are also departments of habilitation; pediatrics; cardiology; internal medicine; somnology and sports rehabilitation; cardiorehabilitation; internal diseases rehabilitation; hyperbaric oxygenation, as well as departments of neurorehabilitation and orthopedic rehabilitation.
Thus, a new generation medical information system designed for registration and electronic monitoring of patients has been introduced in the consulting and diagnostic department of the Center. Complete electronic medical documentation covers all clinical areas.
Arkadag toured the virtual rehabilitation room at the Department of Kinesiotherapy and Hydrotherapy.
The state-of-the-art “CAREN” rehabilitation complex from Motek Medical (Netherlands) is a first-of-its-kind installation in Turkmenistan. This innovative device features a virtual reality system with a large screen, high-resolution cameras, and a treadmill with two canvases. This advanced technology allows for a deep analysis of patient movement biomechanics. It is widely used in neurology, cardiology, orthopedics, sports medicine, and rehabilitation.
The Aretech ZeroG Gait and Balance Training System (USA) is another remarkable addition to the locomotor therapy room. This robotic device provides support and unloads body weight on a suspended track. This enables patients to perform exercises without the risk of falling. Dynamic support compensates for weakness and poor coordination, facilitating intensive rehabilitation in the early stages of recovery. The system is suitable for patients with various diagnoses, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and orthopedic injuries.
An effective simulator for locomotor therapy is the anti-gravity treadmill “Boost Microgravity Treadmill” (USA), which promotes rapid recovery after injuries, surgeries and endoprosthetics.
The Ortho Pro robotic gait simulator manufactured by Reha Stim Meditec (Germany) allows for safe and active locomotor therapy of patients.
A treadmill “Woodway Split-Belt” (Germany), designed for synchronous or asynchronous walking, has been installed for neurological rehabilitation.
The “TRIPLE SENSE” simulator, designed to restore patients’ walking skills, is a combination of parallel bars and height-adjustable steps.
Berdimuhamedov also visited the 3D dynamic locomotor therapy room of the habilitation department. This department provides specialized support to young children with developmental disabilities and their families.
The universal suspension system “3D Float” for body weight support from Reha-Stim Meditec (Germany) is a unique virtual rehabilitation system in the region. It allows for free three-dimensional movements in a safe environment, improving neuromuscular coordination. This innovative rehabilitation system is ideal for children with musculoskeletal disorders after spinal cord, brain, and partial paraplegia injuries.
The upholstered furniture from ROMPA (Great Britain) creates a comfortable and safe environment for children with special needs. The room is equipped with special high chairs, panels of various types, and soft playgrounds.
Brightly colored furniture in various shapes not only creates a positive mood but also contributes to the development of motor skills and movement coordination. Modular elements can be easily combined to adapt the space to the specific needs of children, providing them with the opportunity to explore the world around them comfortably.
Rehabilitation allows children to master everyday skills, developing tactile sensitivity, balance, coordination, cognitive activity, and communication with the environment.
The National Leader of the Turkmen people then toured the rehabilitation hall for adults of the Orthopedic Rehabilitation Department.
The Hunova robotic rehabilitation system from Movendo Technology (Italy) is installed here. Designed for sensorimotor assessment and rehabilitation of the lower extremities and trunk, this innovative device is a valuable addition to the department.
The three-dimensional device for noninvasive decompression of the spine “Extentrac Elite” from Spincare Technologies (USA) reduces the load on the spine. It increases blood circulation through slow vibratory movements, providing relief from spinal disease-related pain.
The biomechanical therapeutic and diagnostic system “Humac Norm” from Medical Solutions (USA) enables functional assessment of the musculoskeletal system, diagnostics, and rehabilitation exercises. The main module features a movable and fully adjustable multifunctional chair, ensuring safe and comfortable patient positioning.
The innovative kinesiotherapy simulator “Allcare Imoove 600 Medical Device” from Italy further facilitates successful rehabilitation. This biomechanical mobile platform provides training for muscle groups responsible for body coordination and spinal mobility.
The International Health and Rehabilitation Center has been awarded certificates
The International Health and Rehabilitation Center has received several international certificates, in particular:
- Certificate as a center for high-tech construction and sustainable infrastructure in Central Asia from Dr.Mellinghoff Consulting
- Certificate confirming the availability of world-class medical technologies from the independent non-profit organization ECRI;
- Certificate as the best International Health and Rehabilitation Center from “Marienhospital Gelsenkirchen – MHG”
- Two certificates from the Justus Liebig University Giessen – as the best hospital in the region.
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov presented the director of the Center with the keys to specialized vehicles as a gift to the new medical institution on behalf of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
International Scientific and Clinical Center of Physiology
The International Scientific and Clinical Center of Physiology is designed for 250 places. It is the only center of this level in the region of Central Asia.
The Center accommodates an administrative building, a research center, scientific, clinical and additional departments, technical and service departments.
To monitor and analyze ongoing scientific and clinical work, the Center is equipped with an electronic document circulation system, an information base, and specialized software.
A state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging scanner “Ingenia Elite” from Philips (the Netherlands) has been installed in the magnetic resonance imaging room of the radiation diagnostics department. This breakthrough technology significantly enhances diagnostic quality and speeds up MR check-ups.
The device not only captures high-quality images of the smallest body tissues but also halves the examination process. This increased efficiency allows for a higher patient throughput.
Unlike the MRI machines installed in the country, this device is connected to an artificial intelligence system: “Smart Exam” provides automatic examination planning, and a special application “Scan Wise Implant” – examination of patients with implants compatible with MRI examination. Thus, high technologies have significant advantages in obtaining more accurate images in anatomical and functional terms.
The emergency room “SHOCK-room” is fully equipped to provide emergency medical care to patients in critical condition.
Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was shown the LUCAS-3 device from Stryker Company (USA), a world leader in medical equipment. This device enables automatic cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Connected to a central observation post via a computer app, the device monitors blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, and other vital signs.
The department also features artificial lung ventilation devices “Servo C,” standard portable ventilators “Meduvent,” electrocoagulants “Vio 3,” heart monitors “IntelliVue MX 750,” a portable X-ray machine “Zenition 70,” an ultrasound device “Affinity 70G,” an ECG device, and defibrillators “Defigard.”
The Operating Department of the Center consists of 6 operating rooms.
The laparoscopic operating system “Visera Elite III” from Olympus, a leading Japanese medical equipment manufacturer, enables endoscopic abdominal and thoracic surgical interventions of varying complexity.
OLYMPUS 3D cameras offer ultra-high resolution, providing a detailed view of internal organs. This leads to faster and more accurate surgeries.
The Center has introduced the EVIS X1 CV-1500, the most advanced video endoscopic system in the Olympus Medical line. This is a first for the country and contributes to the accurate diagnosis of gastrointestinal tract diseases.
Another first for the country is the EYEMAX device from MICRO-TECH (Germany). Designed to diagnose various diseases of the urinary tract and perform lithotripsy on large stones, this device is a valuable addition to the Center’s capabilities.
The Barx endoscopic device from Medtronic (USA) is designed for minimally invasive treatment of benign neoplasms.
The surgical electrocoagulator “ERBE VIO 3” enables surgical incisions with parallel cauterization of surrounding tissues, minimizing blood loss.
An angiographic system “Azurion 7 B20/12 LN” from Philips (the Netherlands) is installed in the angiography room.
The duplex design of the angiograph allows for simultaneous imaging in two projections, reducing X-ray exposure for both patients and doctors.
To date, this is the most modern equipment for operations on the pathology of the vessels of the heart, brain, upper and lower extremities, internal organs, and coronary vessels. It is also used for endovascular operations and manipulations in congenital and acquired heart defects, helping to prevent complications.
The Center also houses the country’s first intravascular ultrasound machine “IntraSight 5” from Philips. This device provides accurate information on the degree of stenosis during angiographic examination of the arteries.
The National Leader of the Turkmen people then visited the room where the “climate control camera” was installed.
A climate chamber is a device widely used in scientific research, allowing for precise simulation of the effects of environmental factors.
The device from H/P Cosmos (Germany) includes a treadmill with an automatic speed controller and a high-precision measuring device that controls humidity and air temperature. With the help of special equipment, changes in the human body are determined before and after the study, such as blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, and body temperature. This enables effective scientific research to protect health and prevent the negative effects of climate change on the body.
International certification
The International Scientific and Clinical Center of Physiology has been awarded the following International Certificates:
• Certificate as a center for high-tech construction and sustainable infrastructure in Central Asia from Dr.Mellinghoff Consulting;
• Certificate confirming the availability of world-class medical technologies from the independent non-profit organization ECRI
• Certificate as the best International Scientific and Clinical Center of Physiology from Marienhospital Gelsenkirchen – MHG
• Two certificates from the Justus Liebig University Giessen – as the best hospital in the region.
Arkadag, on behalf of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, presented the director of the Center with the keys to specialized vehicles.