No new infectious diseases recorded in Armenia over last years
10.11.2008,
18:12
No new infectious diseases have been added to the list in Armenia over the last years, Chief Infectious Diseases Specialist of Armenia Ara Asoyan told a press-conference Saturday.
YEREVAN, November 10. /ARKA/. No new infectious diseases have been added to the list in Armenia over the last years, Chief Infectious Diseases Specialist of Armenia Ara Asoyan told a press-conference Saturday.
Armenia managed to avoid new infectious diseases like bird flu and atypical pneumonia, Asoyan said.
Apart from epidemics recorded in the country from time to time, no special surges are seen within the epidemiological situation in Armenia. According to the doctor, this has been possible owing to preventive measures and check-ups taken by the country’s Ministry of Healthcare at all levels.
Currently, the situation with infections is stable in Armenia – summer season of infections is completed and the winter one has not started yet, the Chief Infectious Diseases Specialist said.
Acute respiratory diseases (ARD) are currently the only ones forming a sickness rate.
The Chief Infectious Diseases Specialist asked all ARD patients to stay home not to infect others.
ARD patients, as well as viral hepatitis, angina and chicken pox patients are currently being treated in “Nork” infectious diseases hospital he heads, Asoyan said. –0--
Armenia managed to avoid new infectious diseases like bird flu and atypical pneumonia, Asoyan said.
Apart from epidemics recorded in the country from time to time, no special surges are seen within the epidemiological situation in Armenia. According to the doctor, this has been possible owing to preventive measures and check-ups taken by the country’s Ministry of Healthcare at all levels.
Currently, the situation with infections is stable in Armenia – summer season of infections is completed and the winter one has not started yet, the Chief Infectious Diseases Specialist said.
Acute respiratory diseases (ARD) are currently the only ones forming a sickness rate.
The Chief Infectious Diseases Specialist asked all ARD patients to stay home not to infect others.
ARD patients, as well as viral hepatitis, angina and chicken pox patients are currently being treated in “Nork” infectious diseases hospital he heads, Asoyan said. –0--
