In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of June 7: Seven people are injured following an explosion at a gas station in Armenia; repair and relief efforts continue in the regions of Lori and Tavush following devastating floods; Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev continues to insist that Armenia amend its Constitution.
Amidst a lively gathering, seniors engage in therapeutic activities and form connections at the Memory Café, an initiative by Alzheimer’s Care Armenia promoting healthy aging and social interaction. What is the state doing about the country’s aging population? Gohar Abrahamyan explains.
While doulas are still uncommon in Armenia, some women are turning to them to help their birthing process be a more positive and empowering experience. Doulas provide emotional support, knowledge and are a reassuring presence to help women navigate the journey of childbirth.
Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right, but remains an unattainable luxury for many in Armenia. As a result, some families find themselves in poverty because of the exorbitant costs of health treatments.
Although the infant mortality rate in Armenia, which is considered one of the main indicators of a country's socio-economic situation and quality of life, has decreased over the last ten years, it still accounts for 1% of all deaths.
In Armenia, patients who are alone, with no immediate family or a caregiver often find themselves in difficult circumstances. Unfortunately, it seems that there is not yet a solution to this problem.
Living in Yerevan usually means living with constant noise — noise from cars, cafes and pubs, entertainment venues, fireworks — impacting the health and welfare of residents. What can or should be done?
Starting on January 1, 2023, healthcare workers in Armenia must receive certification to continue working in the field. Astghik Karapetyan looks at the process and gaps in the system that need to be addressed.
With declining birth rates since the 1990s and the prevalence of infertility in Armenia, the government launched fertility programs. Astghik Karapetyan looks at how effective they have been.
If an accident were ever to happen at the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant, how prepared are authorities and relevant state bodies in Armenia to respond to such a disaster? Hranoush Dermoyan explains.
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