“Armenian Defense Minister and US Ambassador Collaborate to Transform Military Medical Field in Armenia”
Armenian Defense Minister Vagharshak Harutyunyan, US Ambassador Lynne Tracy, and IOM’s Laura Thompson visited the Defense Ministry’s hospital to observe changes in military medical field in Armenia. An international expert is assisting the Ministry of Education in modernizing education at the National Defense Academy. Joint discussions will develop practical solutions. Meetings, assessments, and discussions on educational activities and provisions took place. The expert met with representatives of various organizations to ensure educational quality. Progress is expected in the implementation of planned activities.
Armenia’s Government Under Fire for Tax Exemptions of Religious Organizations: Calls for Transparency and Accountability
Armenia’s government criticized for handling public health issues. Former Minister Tatoyan urges non-profit orgs, like churches, to pay taxes for commercial activities. Transparency and accountability essential.
“Health Hazards Uncovered: Air Pollution and Water Contamination Expose Environmental Violations”
Protection and epidemiological workers detected air pollution and improper water supply use. Detergent production lacked proper ventilation, polluting the capital city. In Vanadzor, a water supply ban led to contamination due to unauthorized alternative water source usage. Environmental oversight violations were documented, and administrative actions will be taken. An official response is awaited from government officials.
“Huge Step Towards Ecological Safety: New Proposal Aims to Regulate Urban Administration and Infrastructure Construction”
“Proposal to establish norms for urban admin and infrastructure construction in public discussion to define industry standards and address health and environmental impacts. Approved program for disaster management system development. Waste disposal sites constructed with bank assistance. Power stations decommissioned and remediation measures taken. System completion expected by 2024. Plans for waste disposal site in Yerevan and management system modernization. Regulations for waste disposal in industrial areas and monitoring of hazardous substances. Removal of hazardous companies from residential areas and air pollution control.”
“Pharmaceutical Misconduct Endangers Public Health: AMD 463 Million in Fines Imposed”
Multiple healthcare and labor violations in pharmaceuticals pose risks to public health and workplace safety. Inspections revealed serious misconduct by authorized inspectors, resulting in substantial fines. Violations included illegal importation of unregistered medicines, non-compliant imports, and distribution of improperly registered medicines. Most penalties were issued to individual inspectors responsible for the offenses. The regulatory body remains committed to inspections to protect public health and fulfill its responsibilities.
International Community Urged to Address Deteriorating Public Health and Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza, Says Head of MCC
MCC calls for urgent review of Gaza crisis. Concerns raised over public health and humanitarian crisis in Gaza hospitals. International community urged to take action.