New cancer-treatment center to be built in Armenia

PanARMENIAN.Net - According to the data provided by Armenian Ministry of Healthcare, about 2700 people annually suffer disability problems due to malignant tumors, with the economic damage inflicted exceeding AMD 75 mln.

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan attended today, October 30 the groundbreaking ceremony for the Armenian Centre of Excellence in Oncology. The Center will be specialized in radioisotope production, radiological and laboratory diagnosis, as well as cancer surgeries. The center will be built by the joint efforts of National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia, RA Ministries of Economy and Healthcare.

Euro 5 mln worth Armenian-Belgian agreement envisages purchase of a cyclotron C18/18, nuclear pharmacy laboratory and facilities for radiological diagnosis.

“The center will offer an unprecedented format in the region. The state, the private sector and international organizations are involved in USD 30-60 million worth project. This will enable to export the services, which will play a significant role in the country’s economy,” Armenian Economy Minister Tigran Davtyan said.