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16:00 04/03/2026Childhood obesity rising globallyChildhood obesity is rising at an alarming rate worldwide, underscoring the urgency of this year’s World Obesity Day theme: “8 Billion Reasons to Act.” Observed annually on March 4, World Obesity Day...
15:30 04/03/2026Armenian opposition pledges healthcare overhaul in JuneArmenian opposition politician Narek Karapetyan said on Wednesday that his party would launch sweeping healthcare reforms if it wins parliamentary elections scheduled for June, promising lower...
12:26 04/03/2026Armenian ruling party nominates Vanik Ohanyan to lead parliament's health committeeArmenia’s ruling Civil Contract party has nominated Vanik Ohanyan, acting head of the Vanadzor community, to chair the National Assembly Standing Committee on Healthcare.
15:30 02/03/2026Armenia reports low respiratory illness activity in early MarchRespiratory infections in Armenia remained at low levels during the ninth week of 2026, according to the country’s National Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
14:30 26/02/2026Two brothers hospitalized after violent altercation in Armenian cityTwo brothers were hospitalized after a violent altercation in Vanadzor, northern Armenia, late on February 22.
13:57 25/02/2026Mental health disorders rising Among youth in Armenia, report findsMental health disorders among children and adolescents in Armenia are increasing, reflecting a broader global trend and posing a growing public health challenge, according to recent national data and...
13:30 24/02/2026Armenian opposition figure warns families spend quarter of their income on medicineArmenian opposition activist Narek Karapetyan claims that households in the country spend about a quarter of their income on medicine, underscoring urgent problems in the pharmaceutical sector.
15:00 23/02/2026Complaints rise over Armenia's reformed ambulance service, rights advocate saysComplaints about Armenia’s reformed ambulance service are increasing, the head of a local health rights group claims, citing delays in responding to emergency calls, including cases involving...
14:00 23/02/2026Armenian health reform risks failure without urgent fixes, expert warnsRepresentatives of Armenia's healthcare community are calling for parliamentary hearings to address gaps and risks in the country’s universal health insurance system, warning that failure could have...
13:15 23/02/2026Young children hit hardest as respiratory infections continue to circulate in ArmeniaThe incidence of acute respiratory infections in Armenia remained at nearly the same level as the previous week, while showing a significant decline compared with the same period last year, health...
11:45 23/02/2026Doctors protest outside Armenian parliament over health insurance systemHealthcare professionals in Armenia gathered outside the parliament building on Monday, calling for changes to the country’s mandatory health insurance system.
11:30 21/02/2026Antibiotics cost significantly less in neighboring Georgia, Armenian activist saysAntibiotics are significantly cheaper in neighboring Georgia than in Armenia, Narek Karapetyan, coordinator of the Mer Dzevov (Our Way) movement, said on Saturday after conducting a small-scale price...
13:02 20/02/2026Armenia reports uptick in acute respiratory infections across age groupsArmenia recorded a rise in acute respiratory infections across all age groups during the seventh week of 2026, according to a study by the Heratsi Research Center.
14:30 19/02/2026Air pollution levels remain high in central YerevanAir quality in central Yerevan remained at concerning levels from February10-16, according to the Hydrometeorology and Monitoring Center.
13:30 19/02/2026Six remain in serious condition after shootout in Yerevan districtOne man was killed and at least six others seriously wounded in a shootout in Yerevan’s Ajapnyak district on Wednesday.
12:57 19/02/2026Armenia reports first case of chikungunya feverArmenia's health authorities recorded a case of chikungunya fever on Wednesday. According to the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the patient contracted the virus after being...
15:34 17/02/2026Armenian doctor criticises health insurance system over pay, technical failuresArmenia’s mandatory health insurance system must function effectively and address existing gaps rather than become a source of public frustration and ridicule, a doctor said during a discussion on...
13:55 17/02/2026Health NGO warns mandatory insurance risks becoming 'hidden tax' in ArmeniaAn Armenian health rights activist has criticized the government’s mandatory health insurance system, warning it risks burdening citizens with what she described as a hidden tax and could foster...
15:32 16/02/2026Respiratory viruses continue to circulate in ArmeniaHealth authorities in Armenia say cases of acute respiratory infections remain significantly lower than this time last year, with incidence rates halved compared to 2025.
13:55 16/02/2026Armenian health NGO warns low pay for doctors threatens care qualityArmenia’s health insurance system is undermining the quality of medical care by failing to provide doctors with pay that reflects the complexity and risks of their work, a health rights advocate said...