Armenia and India sign memo to establish telemedicine network in Armenia

Armenia and India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed for establishing Telemedicine network in Armenia. 

The MOU was signed by H. E. Dr. Suresh Babu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Armenia and Mr. Sergey Khachatryan, Deputy Minister of Health. 

The aim is to establish a Telemedicine Network in Armenia equipped with state-of-the-art IT hardware, application and diagnostic instruments. Telemedicine Network will increase efficiency through better management of chronic diseases and will also be used as a teaching tool by experienced medical staff for consultations, rehabilitation and other vital activities required for immediate diagnosis through telemedicine equipment.

MOU also will provide a platform for exchange of experts between India & Armenia for knowledge sharing in the area of Telemedicine Services. The Government of the Republic of India shall provide a cooperation package that would involve technical expertise; supply & installation of Telemedicine software; training of Armenian experts on the software; deputation of experts for project implementation.

After signing of the MOU, Ambassador also held a meeting with H. E. Mr. Armen Muradyan, Minister of Healthcare and discussed issues of mutual interest in the files of healthcare and medicine.

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