Viral hepatitis prevention and control is one of the important directions of the healthcare system....
Viral hepatitis prevention and control is one of the important directions of the healthcare system. Since 2020, the Ministry of Health has been implementing the "Program for the Prevention and Control of Viral Hepatitis," within which the opportunities for early detection, treatment, and prevention of the disease are continuously expanding. "Within the framework of the program, in the first half of...
The Minister of Health of the Republic of Armenia, Anahit Avanesyan, visited the "Saint Gregory...
The Minister of Health of the Republic of Armenia, Anahit Avanesyan, visited the "Saint Gregory the Illuminator" Medical Center. "I consider it very important that state medical centers are also quickly becoming participants in the integration of the latest technologies, having both competitive and partnership relations for the benefit of the patient's health. In this context, it is important that our...
In Armenia, as a result of the implementation of the universal health insurance system starting...
In Armenia, as a result of the implementation of the universal health insurance system starting from January 1, 2026, the remuneration of family doctors has increased by nearly 54 percent compared to previous years. In addition, the new financing mechanisms have not only raised the salaries of family doctors but also expanded the scope of their services, allowing them to...
1lurer.am The number of beneficiaries of the universal health insurance system has seen a significant...
1lurer.am The number of beneficiaries of the universal health insurance system has seen a significant increase in the first half of 2026, reaching around 1.8 million. This was stated by Samvel Kharazyan, acting director of the Universal Health Insurance Fund, during a press conference: «Since the implementation of the universal health insurance, starting from January 1, 2026, the total number of...
The regional meeting of the "Partnership for Influenza Vaccine Introduction" (PIVI) initiative took place in...
The regional meeting of the "Partnership for Influenza Vaccine Introduction" (PIVI) initiative took place in Tbilisi, Georgia, from July 14-16, 2026. Representatives from Armenia included Zarouhi Grigoryan, Deputy Director of the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Armenia, and Svetlana Grigoryan, Head of the Immunization Prevention Department. During the workshop, participants discussed...
Prenatal screening for detecting congenital issues in fetuses is already operational in the Ararat and...
Prenatal screening for detecting congenital issues in fetuses is already operational in the Ararat and Lori regions. The screening implemented at the "Hayriyan" Medical Center in Masis and the medical center in Spitak allows all pregnant women in the region to undergo biochemical testing and expert sonography to identify congenital issues in the fetus during the intrauterine phase: The screening is conducted...
The Universal Health Insurance Fund has announced that there have been no changes in the...
The Universal Health Insurance Fund has announced that there have been no changes in the regulations regarding the application of co-payments provided for under universal health insurance. “The amounts are determined by medical institutions, based on the maximum threshold set by legislation for them. The UHI Fund, within the framework of the powers reserved by law, monitors to ensure that they...
The latest data published by the World Health Organization and international health organizations indicates that...
The latest data published by the World Health Organization and international health organizations indicates that the Ebola (Bundibugyo virus) outbreak remains active in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of July 5, 2026, the following has been recorded in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: 1759 confirmed cases 600 confirmed deaths In Uganda, as of July 9, the following has been recorded: 20 confirmed...
The government has approved the procedure for calculating bonus points in the field of universal...
The government has approved the procedure for calculating bonus points in the field of universal health insurance, the application of coefficients, and making payments through them. As noted by the First Deputy Minister of Health Lena Nanushyan, the decision has been developed based on the provisions of the RA law on "Universal Health Insurance." "We had established by law that bonus points...
Minister Anahit Avanesyan is participating in the ministerial conference organized by the World Health Organization...
Minister Anahit Avanesyan is participating in the ministerial conference organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe: The conference, aimed at developing the preparedness and response capabilities of health systems in the context of earthquakes, exchanging experiences, and strengthening cooperation, has gathered health ministers, high-ranking officials, and experts in the field in Istanbul: Taking into account the seismic risks...
