Quit Smoking Helpline in Turkmenistan

Frequently asked questions

Is there a quit-smoking line in Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan provides help to quit smoking through its state health system rather than an independent charity line. WHO records show the country offers cessation support, including a national quit line. Our directory lists the number 76-75-59 for quit-smoking contact; if you reach a recorded line or no answer, ask at a local health facility, since the Ministry of Health runs free cessation centres.

Source: Tobacco Atlas — Turkmenistan , Generations Without Tobacco — Turkmenistan, a goal of total eradication of smoking

How can I get help to quit smoking in Turkmenistan?

The most reliable route is the public health system. The Ministry of Health and Medical Industry has established free centres where smokers can get advice on stopping, and cessation support is available through polyclinics and health centres. You can call the number listed for Turkmenistan, 76-75-59, or speak to a doctor at your nearest clinic about a plan to quit and any medication that may help.

Source: Generations Without Tobacco — Turkmenistan, a goal of total eradication of smoking , Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan

Is help to quit smoking free in Turkmenistan?

The cessation centres set up by the Ministry of Health are described as free, so smokers can get advice on quitting at no charge. WHO records also note that at least some cessation services in the country are cost-covered. The directory marks the number 76-75-59 as toll-free. Costs for any specific medication are best confirmed directly with the health facility.

Source: Generations Without Tobacco — Turkmenistan, a goal of total eradication of smoking , Tobacco Atlas — Turkmenistan

Where can I get in-person help to stop smoking?

Care is delivered through state health facilities. The Ministry of Health and Medical Industry has opened free cessation centres, and you can also ask about quitting at your local polyclinic or health centre. Staff there can advise on stopping smoking and on any treatment that is appropriate. The Ministry oversees these services as part of the national tobacco-control programme.

Source: Generations Without Tobacco — Turkmenistan, a goal of total eradication of smoking , Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan

What is Turkmenistan doing about tobacco, and what languages are used?

Turkmenistan is a WHO tobacco-control leader: it ratified the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in 2011, banned smoking in nearly all public places, raised the smoking age to 21, and adopted a programme to be tobacco-free by 2025. Services are provided in Turkmen, the state language, and Russian is also widely understood, so help can usually be given in either.

Source: WHO/Europe — Turkmen youth advocate for a tobacco-free country , Generations Without Tobacco — Turkmenistan, a goal of total eradication of smoking