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New "Blood Bank" to Open in Armenia
A new "Blood Bank" equipped with state-of-the-art equipment will open in Armenia soon, announced Anahit Avanesyan, the Minister of Health of the Republic of Armenia. YEREVAN, November 14. /ARKA/. A new "Blood Bank" equipped with state-of-the-art equipment will open in Armenia soon, announced Anahit Avanesyan, the Minister of Health of the ...
11/14/2024Armenian sambo wrestlers claim 6 medals at World Championships in Astana
... and Sports. Arsen Khanjyan (98 kg) and Mais Nersisyan (64 kg, combat sambo) became vice-champions as part of the Armenian national team. The bronze medalists of the World Championship in combat sambo among men were Hamlet Sukiasyan (58 kg) and Arman Avanesyan (98 kg), while in sport sambo among women, Anna Mkrtchyan (80 kg). The bronze was also claimed by David Hovsepyan (58 kg), forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh, who competed under the flag of the International Sambo Federation. -0-
11/11/2024State subsidies for chemotherapy to increase significantly - minister
Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death in Armenia, followed by cancer, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said today, speaking at a parliamentary discussion of the government's draft budget for 2025. YEREVAN, November 1. /ARKA/. Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death in Armenia, followed by cancer, Health Minister Anahit ...
11/01/2024There is no seasonal flu activity in Armenia – Health Ministry
No seasonal flu activity has been recorded in Armenia, said today Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan. YEREVAN, October 17. /ARKA/. No seasonal flu activity has been recorded in Armenia, said today Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan. “The situation is currently stable, but this does not mean that the risk has been reduced to zero,” she ...
10/17/2024Armenian Health Ministry to tighten licensing of medical clinics after fatality
The Armenian Health Ministry intends to tighten licensing of clinics that perform surgical operations, Minister Anahit Avanesyan said on Thursday. YEREVAN, October 17. /ARКА/. The Armenian Health Ministry intends to tighten licensing of clinics that perform surgical operations, Minister Anahit Avanesyan said on Thursday. “This also applies to plastic surgeries,...
10/17/2024Armenian Health Minister reports slowdown in West Nile virus spread
The epidemiological situation in Armenia on cases of West Nile fever infection is easing, said Minister of Health Anahit Avanesyan on Thursday. According to her, over the past week there has been a significant decrease in the rate of spread of the virus. YEREVAN, September 19/ARKA/. The epidemiological situation in Armenia on cases of West Nile fever infection is ...
09/19/2024108 cases of West Nile fever confirmed in Armenia, Health Ministry takes action
Armenia has confirmed 108 laboratory-tested cases of West Nile fever, according to Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan. YEREVAN, September 5. /ARKA/. Armenia has confirmed 108 laboratory-tested cases of West Nile fever, according to Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan. Speaking at a briefing on Thursday, Avanesyan emphasized that anti-epidemic measures and public ...
09/05/2024Compulsory health insurance will be fully introduced in Armenia in 2027, says minister
The introduction of compulsory health insurance in Armenia will be finalised within three years, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said on Thursday. YEREVAN, 1 August. /ARKA/. The introduction of compulsory health insurance in Armenia will be finalised within three years, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said on Thursday. "The preparation of the legislative package ...
08/01/2024Minister: Sanitary, hygiene situation under control in flood-stricken areas
... situation is under control in the flood-stricken areas of northeastern Armenia YEREVAN, June 6. /ARKA/. The sanitary and hygiene situation is under control in the flood-stricken areas of northeastern Armenia, the country’s Healthcare Minister Anahit Avanesyan reported on Thursday. “The situation is under control, we keep monitoring it. We check up on the water quality every now and then, and it remains normal. So, continue working as usual,” Avanesyan said at a briefing. The Minister also reported ...
06/06/2024Unified ambulance service in Armenia will begin operating in January 2025
The unified ambulance service in Armenia will begin to operate in January 2025, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan announced today. YEREVAN, April 11. /ARKA/. The unified ambulance service in Armenia will begin to operate in January 2025, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan announced today. According to her, the reform of the national ambulance service ...
04/11/2024Maternal mortality in Armenia down by 11% in 2023, no changes in child mortality – minister
Maternal mortality rate in Armenia dropped by 11% in 2023, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said on Wednesday. YEREVAN, April 11. /ARKA/. Maternal mortality rate in Armenia dropped by 11% in 2023, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said on Wednesday. "We should do everything to maintain this positive trend," Avanesyan said ...
04/11/2024In Armenia, 2.5 times more hard-to-reach medical services provided to citizens in 2023 than in 2017 - Minister
In 2023, the number of free (financed by the government) hard-to-reach medical services provided to citizens in Armenia grew to 861,845, by 74,981 services more than in 2022, including hospital care, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said today. YEREVAN, April 11. /ARKA/. In 2023, the number of free (financed by the government) hard-to-reach medical services provided to citizens in Armenia grew to 861,845, by 74,981 services more than in 2022, including hospital care,...
04/11/2024More than 860 thousand medical services provided free of charge in Armenia in 2023
The Armenian government paid for 861,845 medical services rendered in 2023, which is by 74,981 more than in 2022, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said in Parliament today. YEREVAN, March 22. /ARKA/. The Armenian government paid for 861,845 medical services rendered in 2023, which is by 74,981 more than in 2022, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said in Parliament today. She also noted ...
03/22/2024About 40,000 electronic prescriptions have already been issued in Armenia after introduction of new system - Health Minister
About 40,000 electronic prescriptions have already been issued after the introduction of the new system in Armenia, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan told a press briefing. YEREVAN, March 7. /ARKA/. About 40,000 electronic prescriptions have already been issued after the introduction of the new system in Armenia, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan told a press briefing. "This shows ...
03/07/2024Individual license will become mandatory for medical workers in Armenia
... whereby all medical workers will have to obtain individual licenses. "Senior medical workers must obtain an individual license in order to carry out independent professional activities regardless of the place of work," Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said. In addition, clinical residents, as well as those undergoing postgraduate training in military medical institutions will be required to have a transitional individual license. "The individual license and transitional individual license ...
01/31/2024Some 28 babies born to families of fallen servicemen in 2023 as part of infertility treatment program - minister
Twenty-eight babies were born to families of deceased servicemen in 2023 within the framework of the state-funded infertility program, Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said today. YEREVAN, January 12. /ARKA/. Twenty-eight babies were born to families of deceased servicemen in 2023 within the framework of the state-funded infertility program, Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said today. According ...
01/12/2024Death rate from major diseases in Armenia has decreased - Ministry of Health
The mortality rate from major diseases, which account for the largest number of deaths in Armenia, has decreased, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said on Friday. YEREVAN, January 12. /ARKA/. The mortality rate from major diseases, which account for the largest number of deaths in Armenia, has decreased, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said on Friday. She said this trend has been ...
01/12/2024Armenia changes the scheme of distribution of funds for free medical services
... the state). YEREVAN, December 28. /ARKA/. Armenian government today decided to change the scheme of distribution of funds between medical institutions for providing free medical services (financed by the state). According to Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan, the whole system of procurement of medical services will be changed. According to her, the standard contract for the provision of services will be concluded separately with medical institutions, which will make it possible to abandon the practice ...
12/28/2023Health condition of Armenian POWs returned from Azerbaijan should be fully assessed: they may have been tortured - CFTJ Center
... consequences of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will manifest themselves in 1-3 years and more, so it is necessary to keep people's rehabilitation under control. This is an important process," Gasparyan emphasized. Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said earlier that the returned POWs underwent preliminary medical examination and did not need hospitalization. When asked whether there might be a need for a second examination, she answered in the negative. -0-
12/21/2023Newborn screening program for andrenogenital syndrome starts in Armenia
The Armenian Health Ministry will launch a screening program aimed at detecting andrenogenital syndrome in newborns in 2024, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said today while presenting a report on the ministry's activities in 2023. YEREVAN, December 19. /ARKA/. The Armenian Health Ministry will launch a screening program aimed at detecting andrenogenital syndrome in newborns in 2024, Health Minister ...
12/19/2023Health Minister and Belgian ambassador discus cooperation
Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan and Belgian Ambassador to Armenia Eric de Munck discussed today the status of health reforms in the country and possible cooperation in a number of areas, such as support for introduction of compulsory health insurance in Armenia, treatment ...
11/27/2023Compulsory medical insurance in Armenia will cost 200 thousand drams a year - Minister
The Armenian government plans to start introduction of a health insurance system from mid-2024, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan told reporters today. YEREVAN, November 23. /ARKA/. The Armenian government plans to start introduction of a health insurance system from mid-2024, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan told reporters today. She said a special state insurance ...
11/23/2023Unified national ambulance service network to be created in Armenia from 2024 - Health Minister
Armenia’s Health Ministry will embark next year on a major re-equipment and creation of a unified national ambulance service, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said on Monday. YEREVAN, November 6. /ARKA/. Armenia’s Health Ministry will embark next year on a major re-equipment and creation of a unified national ambulance service, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said on Monday. "The major ...
11/06/2023Remains of 40 victims of Stepanakert explosion identified and buried in Armenia - Health Ministry
Armenian forensic authorities have identified the remains of about 40 people who were killed in the September 25 explosion at a fuel depot near Nagorno-Karabakh capital Stepanakert, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said today. YEREVAN, October 25./ARKA/. Armenian forensic authorities have identified the remains of about 40 people who were killed in the September 25 explosion at a fuel depot near Nagorno-Karabakh capital Stepanakert, Health Minister ...
10/25/2023First death of a child from measles recorded in Armenia
The first death of a child from measles was reported in Armenia. YEREVAN, October 25. /ARKA/. The first death of a child from measles was reported in Armenia. Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan told reporters today that the child had also other health issues. As of October 23, according to the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 467 cases of measles have been recorded in Armenia, including 325 cases in children. One ...
10/25/2023Nagorno-Karabakh refugees suffer from malnutrition and multiple chronic diseases – health minister
Refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh suffer from malnutrition and chronic diseases, Armenian hospitals are overloaded, Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said in an interview with BBC. YEREVAN, October 4. /ARKA/. Refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh suffer from malnutrition and chronic diseases, Armenian hospitals are overloaded, Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said in an interview ...
10/04/2023France increases support for Armenia to 12.5 million euros to help displaced people from Nagorno-Karabakh
... visited a medical facility in Yerevan that treats people who received serious burns as a result of explosion of a fuel depot near Stepanakert late last month to hand over humanitarian aid to the facility. She was accompanied by Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan. The explosion killed 170 people and insured many others. Colonna said four of the patients would be transported to France for further treatment. "My visit expresses France's friendship, but not only friendship, but support and solidarity ...
10/04/2023People died on the road while fleeing their homes in Karabakh- minister
Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan confirmed that some of the ethnic Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh who had to flee their homes after the Azerbaijani military attack earlier this month died on the road to Lachin corridor aiming to enter Armenia. YEREVAN, September 29. /ARKA/....
09/29/2023Company commander accused of driving soldier to suicide in Armenia - Investigative Committee
... September 25. /ARKA/. Armenian Investigative Committee said today that a commander of a rifle company was arrested on charges of driving a soldier to suicide by negligence and use of violence. The commander of the rifle company insulted the soldier, Aleks Avanesyan, in the presence of the latter's fellow servicemen for falling asleep while on duty. The soldier, according to investigators, later shot himself from the automatic rifle. The commander of the company is accused also with using violence against ...
09/25/2023Armenian Health Ministry starts compiling cancer registry
The Armenian Health Ministry has started compiling a cancer registry that will receive and collect data about cancer patients, Minister Anahit Avanesyan said on Wednesday. YEREVAN, September 13. /ARKA/. The Armenian Health Ministry has started compiling a cancer registry that will receive and collect data about cancer patients, Minister Anahit Avanesyan said on Wednesday. She said the ...
09/14/2023Serviceman killed by gunshot wound in Armenia - Defense Ministry
An Armenian serviceman died of a gunshot wound, the Defense Ministry reported. YEREVAN, September 13. /ARKA/. An Armenian serviceman died of a gunshot wound, the Defense Ministry reported. It said the serviceman, Aleks Avanesyan, was killed on September 12, at around 7:50 p.m. An investigation is underway to clarify the circumstances of his death, the ministry said. --0--
09/13/2023There were no agreements with Azerbaijan on sending humanitarian cargo to Stepanakert - presidential spokesperson
Nagorno-Karabakh did not ask Azerbaijani authorities to send humanitarian cargo to Stepanakert, there were no such agreements, Nagorno-Karabakh presidential spokeswoman Lusine Avanesyan told local news agency Artsakhpress. YEREVAN, August 29. /ARKA/. Nagorno-Karabakh did not ask Azerbaijani authorities to send humanitarian cargo to Stepanakert, there were no such agreements, Nagorno-Karabakh presidential spokeswoman Lusine ...
08/29/2023Nagorno-Karabakh: any meeting on Azerbaijani territory is risky
... repeatedly made proposals for meetings via mediators, but the Azerbaijani side has rejected them. As for the Aghdam road, spokesperson of the President of Artsakh has addressed the issue.' Earlier on August 23, Artsakh President's spokeswoman Lusine Avanesyan said that Pre4sident Arayik Harutyunyan will personally speak soon about the situation and the authorities' approach. "The President held private talks with various governmental, political and public circles. Security and humanitarian problems ...
08/24/2023Armenian government allocates additional 500 million drams for assisting infertile couples
... help infertile couples. YEREVAN, August 11. /ARKA/. The Armenian government has decided today to allocate additional 500 million drams to the Ministry of Health for financing a program designed to help infertile couples. Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan noted that the program has been expanded and residents of 194 border communities can join it. Previously, it covered residents of 38 communities. She also noted that the program's efficiency is 31.6%, which is comparable to the average indicators ...
08/11/2023Conditions for patients in Artsakh deteriorating by the hour- health minister
Conditions for patients in blockaded Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) in need of treatment and medicines, especially for those in need of highly specialized medical care are getting worse with every passing hour, Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said at a press briefing on Thursday. YEREVAN, August 3. /ARKA/. Conditions for patients in blockaded Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) in need of treatment and medicines, especially for those in need of highly specialized medical care are getting ...
08/03/2023Situation with supply of medicines in Nagorno-Karabakh is critical - health minister
The situation with the supply of medicines in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) is critical, Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said Tuesday. YEREVAN, July 11. /ARKA/. The situation with the supply of medicines in Nagorno-Karabakh is critical, Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said Tuesday. "Scheduled operations and interventions are postponed so ...
07/11/2023Thirteen cases of measles registered in Armenia over past week
Thirteen cases of measles were reported in Armenia over the past week, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said on Thursday. YEREVAN, July 5. /ARKA/. Thirteen cases of measles were reported in Armenia over the past week, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said on Thursday. "There are still measles outbreaks in the country, though on a small ...
07/06/2023There are patients in Artsakh whose treatment is possible only in Armenia-health minister
There are patients in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), whose treatment is possible only in Armenia, Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said today. YEREVAN, June 22. /ARKA/. There are patients in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), whose treatment is possible only in Armenia, Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said today. "All government agencies are doing everything ...
06/22/2023Armenian Health Ministry reports decrease in maternal and child mortality rates in 2022
Mortality rates among babies under 1 and 5 years old dropped in Armenia in 2022, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said at a discussion on the execution of the state budget for 2022 in parliament. YEREVAN, June 1. /ARKA/. Mortality rates among babies under 1 and 5 years old dropped in Armenia in 2022, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said at a discussion ...
06/01/2023Artsakh responds to illegal demands of Azerbaijani President
... the hatred and genocidal policy towards the ethnic Armenian population of Artsakh, truly accept the principle of equality of peoples established by the international law and the title and rights of the indigenous Armenian people to Artsakh, Lusine Avanesyan, the spokesperson of Artsakh President, told Artsakhpress news agency in response to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's statement made on May 29 calling for the dissolution of the state attributes in Artsakh. YEREVAN, May 29. /ARKA/. Just ...
05/29/2023No threat to lives of Armenian servicemen wounded today in Sotk- minister
Nothing threatens the lives of four Armenian soldiers, who were wounded in a fresh fighting on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border near the village of Sotk today morning, Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said. YEREVAN, May 11. /ARKA/. Nothing threatens the lives of four Armenian soldiers, who were wounded in a fresh fighting on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border near the village of Sotk today morning, Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan ...
05/11/2023Individual licensing of medical workers will be introduced in Armenia
... individual licensing. Two types of licensing will be introduced: the first is transitional and concerns students undergoing residency training, and the second is specialized. The licenses will be issued for 5 years. According to Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan, the law envisages a long transition period to prepare the healthcare system for the changes, and the licensing procedure for residents will begin on January 1, 2024. On January 1, 2026, the system will become fully operational. -0-
05/04/2023Armenia can become a bridge for India's entry to EEU pharmaceutical markets
... YEREVAN, May 3. /ARKA/. A set of agreements Armenia and India are going to sign will open a new page of cooperation between the two countries in the field of healthcare. The development of agreements which come following Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan's recent visit to India was discussed at a meeting with Indian Ambassador to Armenia Nilakshi Saha Sinha, the Health Ministry press service reported. It said one of the agreements is related to Armenia's pharmaceutics potential, which may be ...
05/03/2023About 2.3 million doses of coronavirus vaccines administered in Armenia - Ministry of Health
Around 2.3 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines were administered in Armenia as of March 31, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said at a parliamentary session on Friday. YEREVAN, April 21. /ARKA/. Around 2.3 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines were administered in Armenia as of March 31, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said at a parliamentary session on Friday....
04/21/2023About 80 thousand girls not born in Armenia because of sex-selective abortions
About 80,000 girls have not been born in Armenia over the past 30 years because of sex- selective abortions, Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said in parliament on Wednesday. YEREVAN, April 19. /ARKA/. About 80,000 girls have not been born in Armenia over the past 30 years because of sex- selective abortions, Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said in parliament on Wednesday....
04/19/2023Child and maternal mortality rates reduce in Armenia - Ministry of Health
The incidence of mortality among babies under one year old in Armenia in 2022 decreased by 0.2‰ per thousand compared to 2021, and by 0.6% among children under 5 years old, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said at a parliamentary session on Wednesday. YEREVAN, April 19. /ARKA/. The incidence of mortality among babies under one year old in Armenia in 2022 decreased by 0.2‰ per thousand compared to 2021, and by 0.6% among children under 5 ...
04/19/2023Ninety-eight women in Armenia diagnosed with breast cancer at early stages thanks to mammography screenings – Health Minister
Ninety-eight women in Armenia have been diagnosed with breast cancer as a result of free mammography screenings, Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said at Wednesday's parliamentary session. YEREVAN, April 19. /ARKA/. Ninety-eight women in Armenia have been diagnosed with breast cancer as a result of free mammography screenings, Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said at Wednesday's ...
04/19/2023Armenia wants to oblige medical institutions to be licensed every 5 years
... set of amendments to the law on licensing designed by Armenia’s Ministry of Health call for revoking indefinite licenses provided now to medical institutions. Presenting the amendments to the parliament for the first reading Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said the proposed changes suggest that licenses be provided for a 5 year term. She said the goal of the amendments is to ensure the professionalism of personnel and financial security of medical institutions. The minister noted that the amendments ...
03/21/2023All outpatient clinics in Armenia provided with measles vaccines-minister of health
All outpatient clinics in Armenia are provided with measles vaccines, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said today. YEREVAN, March 6. /ARKA/. All outpatient clinics in Armenia are provided with measles vaccines, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said today. "One or two mobile units will be set up in the coming days so that there are no ...
03/06/2023Azerbaijan violates ceasefire in Artsakh on February 28 and March 1
... March 1 opened fire in the direction of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) residents carrying out agricultural work in the Martuni region, Artsakh Interior Ministry reported in a Facebook post. "On February 28, at around 16:55, the 53-year-old farmer A. Avanesyan from Murishen village of Martuni region was carrying out agricultural work on a John Deere tractor in the area called "Asphalten Tak" in the administrative territory of Berdashen village. Azerbaijani soldiers used various caliber firearms ...
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