Capital city, Turkmenistan
Healthcare in Ashgabat: hospitals, costs and insurance
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Healthcare in Ashgabat
Healthcare is poor by international standards and foreigners are typically evacuated for anything serious. Carry insurance with evacuation cover.
Hospitals for foreigners in Ashgabat
| Hospital | Good to know |
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Key facts
- In Turkmenistan: Public hospitals are basic, with few English speakers; serious cases need evacuation abroad. Bring a medical kit and insurance covering evacuation.
- Pharmacies: Pharmacies in Ashgabat stock basics; bring all prescription medicines with their paperwork.
- Health spending: US$581 per person a year (2023); 1.9 doctors per 1,000 people (2023), World Bank.
- Emergency: Police 02 or 002 · Ambulance 03 or 003 · Fire 01 or 001.
Travel and health insurance
Travel insurance isn't required to enter Turkmenistan, but treatment for visitors is paid upfront.
| Insurer | Good for |
|---|---|
| SafetyWing Nomad Insurance | Monthly subscription for nomads and long trips; cancel anytime. |
| Genki | Health insurance for nomads, from a European insurer. |
| World Nomads | Trip insurance that covers many adventure activities. |
| Heymondo | Single-trip, annual and long-stay plans with a medical app. |
| IMG Global | Travel medical and long-term international health plans. |
Quick answers
Do I need travel insurance for Turkmenistan?
It isn't required for entry, but recommended: hospitals in Turkmenistan expect visitors to pay or show insurance.
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Sources
- World Bank: health expenditure per capita
- CDC Travelers' Health: Turkmenistan
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
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