Based on the summarized data of six months, we see that we already have a decrease. We are moving in the direction of a decrease in both infant mortality, malignant neoplasms, and certain stabilization of cardiovascular diseases, which is extremely important. Minister of Health Anahit Avanesyan stated this during Friday’s debates on the 2025 state budget draft at the joint meeting of the standing committees of the National Assembly of Armenia.

According to the health minister, these indicators mean that the financial resources that are directed to Armenia’s health care give their results.

Avanesyan said that the focus of attention of Armenia’s health ministry continues to be on moving from disease treatment to preventive medical care, which refers to the expansion of the screening program.

According to her, the traveling mammography program for breast cancer continues in Armenia, the respective device is currently in Gegharkunik Province, but it will be concluded, and it is planned to open inpatient mammography provincial centers next year.