The representative of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Turkmenistan, Jalpa Ratna, visited the Early Childhood Development Centers in Sakar etrap and the Turkmenabat city in Lebap velayat.

Due to experienced specialists, these centers help identify the developmental features of the child at the early stage, provide access to specialized assistance, and also create a strong basis for further growth, development.

More and more data indicates that measures taken at the early stage of life are important to mitigate the consequences of adverse childhood experience. In order for services to be effective and deliver the expected results, it is necessary to provide high-quality services in all sectors to address various aspects of children's development. In this regard, it is important to ensure the protection of the health of the mother during pregnancy. Early childhood development is impossible without investing in providing of the positive parenting skills.