Bekor Papazyan: Armenia could become a regional center for the treatment of oncologic diseasesOctober 30, 2010 - 19:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At National Competitiveness Foundation conference in Yerevan, the Foundation Director Bekor Papazyan briefed the guests on Tatev Revival project as well as perspectives for the development of tourism in Armenia. As he noted, development of healthcare in Armenia is also on Foundation’s agenda. “We plan to create an oncology center, also developing nuclear medicine for diagnostics and treatment of cancer.” Papazyan dwelled on Cyclotron therapy as an effective method in the treatment of cancer. “Armenia could become the regional center for the treatment of oncologic diseases, should the country invest in implementation of the technology in question,” the head of the Foundation stressed. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |