Exchange visits between representatives of the social sector of Sughd region of Tajikistan and Batken region of Kyrgyzstan

Within the framework of the project “Peace and cooperation begins with us”, in 29-30 November 2016 PO ASTI in partnership with the Health Department of Sughd region, and the Executive Body of State authority of Sughd region and with the financial support of the International Organization UNICEF, a cross-border event was held on exchange of experience between representatives of the social sector of Sughd region of Tajikistan and Batken region of the Kyrgyz Republic. The aim of the event was to strengthen the good-neighborly and friendly relations between the residents of border villages and to improve communication between health professionals and other social sectors of the Batken region of Kyrgyz Republic and the Sughd region of the Republic of Tajikistan.

This event allowed to review the system and modern methods of rendering medical aid to vulnerable group of population, especially young women, children and adolescents in the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan; exchanged experiences and models for antenatal care, made a visit to a primary health care (PHC), on the basis of which Services to Friendly Young People (SFY) are organized and function, as well acquainted with the work of the Regional Centre for Reproductive Health and Maternity hospital of Sughd region.

Also at the event, participants were presented the results of the project “Peace begins with us”, in particular, they discussed issues of participation of young people in decision-making regarding issues of their lives, learning of adolescents and young people a healthy way of life and skills of tolerance and critical thinking. The participants met with local community leaders living in the border areas, parents and teachers of the schools, and discussed the issue of mental health, including the provision of psychological assistance to adolescents.

Also, the round table participants had the opportunity to visit the historical museum of Khujand city, and get acquainted with the sights of the city.