  Armenian President calls healthcare situation shameful, urges reforms September 30, 2012 - 18:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On Saturday, September 29 Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan visited Pharmatech pharmaceutical company to familiarize himself wit the activities of the manufacturer and importer of medicines. Following the visit, the Armenian leader held a discussion focusing on mechanisms of state control in the sector of healthcare, provision of affordable medical help and drug-related policies. During the discussion, the President specifically stressed serious issues in Armenia’s healthcare system, noting the widespread public discontent over the medical services rendered. After the reports of the relevant officials on the market of medical products as well as a number of abusive practices in the sector, the Armenian leader called the situation shameful. President Sargsyan harshly criticized the inactivity of Armenian Healthcare Ministry and the officials responsible, instructing those in charge to develop a program of urgent reforms to be submitted for approval within 6 months.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
