  New cancer-treatment center to be built in Armenia October 30, 2012 - 16:47 AMT 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.   Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. 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.   Partner news |  Latest news Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial”  The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”.Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine.EU still discussing funding Armenia through European Peace Facility Discussions continue in the EU on providing Armenia with funds from the European Peace Facility, Vassilis Maragos says.Greek-Armenian organizations support "Tavush for Motherland" Greek-Armenian organizations have expressed support for the campaign led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan. |
