Turkmenistan's president has announced incentives to reward women who give birth to eight or more children, according to state media.
Those who qualify for Kurbanguly Berdymukhamedov's reward will receive a one-off payment of $250 (£125).
They will also get lifetime benefits such as free dental care, utilities and public transport.
There was a large increase in child mortality under the autocratic former President Saparmurat Niyazov.
Under Mr Niyazov's rule, the health system declined dramatically.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7279540.stmTalk about an inappropriate response! Just restore healthcare, and the population will increase by itself. No encouragement is needed.