Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, July 6 / Trend H.Hasanov /
The President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov appointed Nurmuhammet Amannepesov as the country's Minister of Health and Medical Industry, the Turkmen government said on Saturday.
Former Minister Gurbanmammet Elyasov was released from the position in connection with his transfer to another job.
Amannepesov has been heading the Department of Health of Turkmenistan's Cabinet of Ministers since February 2013.
The last government meeting also raised the issue of preparation for the celebration of the 18th anniversary of the Saglyk (Health) program's adoption and the Day of Health and Medical Industry workers celebrated on July 21.
A number of major events is planned to be held during the professional holiday. These include commissioning a dental center in the capital and a pharmaceutical company for the production of infusion solutions. Opening of the Saglyk-2013 international exhibition and conference at the Exhibition Centre is scheduled for July 20.