Event highlights
On 26 November 2025, the WHO Country Office in Turkmenistan,
together with the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan (MoET) and Ministry of Health
and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan (MoHMIT), presented “Immune Patrol”, an
innovative digital game platform for secondary school students.
Representatives from the MoET, MoHMIT,
Institute of Education and several United Nations agencies, along with biology
teachers from pilot schools, national education specialists and key partners
from the education and health sectors, participated in the event, demonstrating
the country’s strong commitment to advancing digital learning and promoting
public health.
Experts from WHO/Europe and the WHO Country
Office in Kazakhstan shared experiences from countries where the Immune Patrol
has already been successfully introduced, demonstrating its effectiveness in
boosting student engagement and improving understanding of complex health
topics. Participants were acquainted with the Immune Patrol platform, which
includes 6 modules combining digital games, classroom activities, animated
content and hands-on simulations. The platform helps school children grasp the
principles of a healthy lifestyle, the basics of immunology and how vaccines
protect the body. It also aims to develop children’s critical-thinking skills
so they can confidently interpret medical information and recognize
misinformation – an increasingly essential skill in today’s digital
environment.
This initiative is being implemented within
the WHO-European Union Joint Project on Response to the COVID-19 Crisis in
Central Asia (Phase II), which supports countries in improving health literacy,
strengthening community resilience and promoting evidence-based public health
practices.
The Immune Patrol digital platform is
expected to be integrated into Turkmenistan’s school education system, helping to
raise health awareness and strengthen confidence in the safety and
effectiveness of vaccines. In the long term, this initiative aims to improve
public health and equip the next generation with the knowledge and skills
needed to lead healthy and safe lives.