WHO walks the talk at the High-level Conference in Ashgabat

Participants at the High-level Conference in Ashgabat stay physically active with a series of aerobic stretching exercises.

WHO walked the talk in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, at the WHO European High-level Conference on Noncommunicable Diseases with healthy food and physical activity. During both days of the Conference, participants engaged in 2-minute active breaks during plenary sessions with simple aerobic stretching exercises led by a professional fitness trainer. Lunches and snacks included a wide variety of fresh, healthy options low in sugar, salt and fat. The approach contributed to energizing participants throughout the entire event.

Time to deliver – meeting NCD targets to achieve Sustainable Development Goals in Europe
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, 9–10 April 2019