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Feb 3, 2024, 16:46
The 4th Armenian Oncology Congress has started – National Center of Oncology
National Center of Oncology (Armenia) shared on Facebook:
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”The 4th Armenian Oncology Congress has started!
This year the 4th Armenian Oncology congress, held under the theme “Oncology in Armenia: Current Achievements and New Challenges,” is taking place in the picturesque city of Jermuk, Armenia.
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At the official opening ceremony, the Minister of the Health Anahit Avanesyan welcomed participants by noting that Armenia has achieved significant success in the fight against cancer in recent years. ‘We have an increase in the number of cases detected for the first time and a decrease in the number of deaths.’
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According to the Minister, while the indicators are encouraging, we should not be satisfied with these records. “The biggest reform of the Government and the Ministry of Health in the coming years should be comprehensive health insurance, which should try to provide complete solutions to the fight against cancer.”
Anahit Avanesyan emphasized that international communications and cooperations are important, which become possible thanks to this congress, as well.
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The director of the National Center of Oncology Narek Manukyan, in his welcoming speech also mentioned that in the last 4 years the number of deaths from tumor diseases in Armenia decreased by 6.4%.
Narek Manukyan emphasized that we were able to achieve such a result in Armenia thanks to:
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- specialists undergoing constant trainings,
- State support programs operating since 2019,
- giving importance to oncology by medical institutions.
Speaking about the choice of venue for the 4th Armenian Oncology Congress, the director of the National Center of Oncology said:
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“The city of Jermuk was chosen to show that we stand firmly on our land and in case of any problem we will be in our beloved Jermuk within a few hours.”
Director of NCO wished the participants of the congress success and fruitful work.”
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Jul 16, 2024, 08:54