  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 As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. 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.   Partner news |  Latest news International cybercrime ringleaders arrested in Armenia, Ukraine  Europol, Europe's crime agency, has arrested four ringleaders of several cybercrime networks that used botnets.Armenia skips CSTO Defense Ministers meeting A meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization countries began in Almaty.Armenian, Iranian foreigh policy chief talk over the phone The Foreign Minister of Armenia once again expressed condolences to his counterpart on the death of the President of Iran.Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities. |
