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12:35 21/01/2026Armenian health minister declines to disclose doctors earning up to 12 million drams a monthArmenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan has declined to provide figures or names to substantiate her claim that some doctors under her supervision earn as much as 12 million drams ($30,000) a....jpg "Vagif Khachatryan remains hospitalized after return from Azeri captivity, awaits heart surgery")
11:30 21/01/2026Vagif Khachatryan remains hospitalized after return from Azeri captivity, awaits heart surgeryVagif Khachatryan, a 70-year-old Artsakh Armenian who was released from Azerbaijani captivity on 14 January, remains under medical care and is awaiting heart surgery, his family has said..jpg "Doctor warns of Narek Samsonyan's worsening health on 12th day of hunger strike")
13:12 20/01/2026Doctor warns of Narek Samsonyan's worsening health on 12th day of hunger strikeArmenian political prisoner Narek Samsonyan entered the 12th day of a hunger strike on Tuesday, approaching a critical medical threshold as his body rapidly depletes vitamin B1 (thiamine), according....jpg "Opposition podcaster Narek Samsonyan faces serious health risks in detention, lawyer warns")
15:36 16/01/2026Opposition podcaster Narek Samsonyan faces serious health risks in detention, lawyer warnsOpposition activist and podcast co-host Narek Samsonyan is facing serious health risks while in detention, his lawyer has warned..jpg "Snowfall and icy conditions in Yerevan leaves 177 injured, mostly elderly – councilor")
14:55 16/01/2026Snowfall and icy conditions in Yerevan leaves 177 injured, mostly elderly – councilorAt least 177 people have been hospitalized in Yerevan with injuries linked to uncleaned snow and icy conditions, most of them elderly, a municipal council member said on Friday..jpg "Armenia's mandatory health insurance sparks criticism over upfront payments and refund process")
13:06 16/01/2026Armenia's mandatory health insurance sparks criticism over upfront payments and refund processAs Armenia rolls out its mandatory health insurance system, citizens continue to raise concerns about payment rules that require some people to pay insurance premiums upfront and seek refunds later,....png "Health insurance covers only 30% of medical services in Armenia, Pashinyan says")
14:00 15/01/2026Health insurance covers only 30% of medical services in Armenia, Pashinyan saysOnly around 30% of medical services in Armenia are currently covered by health insurance, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said, noting that coverage focuses on the most in-demand services..png "Imported colchicine to return to Armenian pharmacies in late January")
15:34 13/01/2026Imported colchicine to return to Armenian pharmacies in late JanuaryImported colchicine has become one of the most sought-after and scarce medicines in Armenia in recent months, with patients reporting widespread shortages and rising prices across the country..jpg "Low activity of acute respiratory infections recorded in Armenia")
14:00 12/01/2026Low activity of acute respiratory infections recorded in ArmeniaArmenia has recorded low levels of illness linked to acute respiratory infections during the second week of 2026, according to the country’s National Center for Disease Control and Prevention..jpg "Foreign-made colchicine disappears from Armenian pharmacies, patients await new supplies")
16:10 08/01/2026Foreign-made colchicine disappears from Armenian pharmacies, patients await new suppliesForeign-made colchicine, a vital anti-inflammatory drug used to treat gout and Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF), has largely disappeared from Armenian pharmacies in recent months, forcing patients....jpg "Post-holiday blues are not depression, Armenian experts say")
14:00 08/01/2026Post-holiday blues are not depression, Armenian experts sayThe emotional slump many people experience after holidays, marked by fatigue, low mood and difficulty returning to routine, should not be confused with clinical depression, specialists at Yerevan....png "Armenia's 2025 'health reforms' risk chaos in 2026, expert warns")
15:05 03/01/2026Armenia's 2025 'health reforms' risk chaos in 2026, expert warnsLegislative reforms adopted in Armenia’s healthcare sector in 2025 could lead to serious disruptions in 2026, the head of a health rights group said, citing gaps in regional restructuring and an....jpg "Doctor reveals how to enjoy New Year holidays without harming your health")
14:30 30/12/2025Doctor reveals how to enjoy New Year holidays without harming your healthHoliday feasts and family gatherings are a cherished tradition, but overeating and poor food choices can take a toll on health, an Armenian family physician says..jpg "Armenian health authorities warn of botulism risk from home-canned foods during holidays")
14:00 29/12/2025Armenian health authorities warn of botulism risk from home-canned foods during holidaysArmenia’s National Center for Disease Control and Prevention has urged the public to be cautious when consuming home-canned foods over the New Year holidays, warning of the risk of botulism, a rare....jpg "Jailed Armenian archbishop undergoes surgery")
14:30 26/12/2025Jailed Armenian archbishop undergoes surgerySenior Armenian cleric Mikayel Ajapahyan has undergone surgery in a Yerevan hospital. The leader of the Shirak Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church was operated on at the Izmirlian Medical Center....jpg "High rates of acute respiratory infections persist among children in Armenia")
17:00 22/12/2025High rates of acute respiratory infections persist among children in ArmeniaHigh levels of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) continue to be reported in Armenia, particularly among children aged 0 to 14, health officials say..jpg "Experts call for natural food coloring as concerns grow over synthetic dyes in children's diets")
16:30 22/12/2025Experts call for natural food coloring as concerns grow over synthetic dyes in children's dietsSynthetic food dyes, widely used in packaged foods and drinks, may disproportionately affect children, according to Armenia’s Heratsi Analytical Center..jpg "Animal attacks on humans rise in Armenia")
13:02 20/12/2025Animal attacks on humans rise in ArmeniaThe number of people injured by animals in Armenia has increased sharply, according to official statistics..jpg "First-ever robotic surgeries performed in Armenia")
12:31 20/12/2025First-ever robotic surgeries performed in ArmeniaArmenia performed its first-ever robotic surgeries on Friday. According to surgeon Vahe Ter-Minasyan, three robotic procedures were successfully carried out in a single day, covering the fields of....jpg "Armenian health authorities cut list of dangerous diseases, expert warns")
12:35 19/12/2025Armenian health authorities cut list of dangerous diseases, expert warnsArmenia’s Ministry of Health has sharply reduced the number of infectious diseases classified as posing a danger to the public, prompting criticism.
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