Minister of Healthcare of Armenia Anahit Avanesyan presented the risks of an emerging healthcare crisis in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) resulting from the blockade of Lachin Corridor during a meeting with German Ambassador to Armenia Viktor Richter.
Avanesyan called for EU countries to raise their voice and prevent the possible disaster, the healthcare ministry said in a readout.
Ambassador Richter expressed concern regarding the situation in Artsakh and noted that the German government and human rights defender have also issued statements condemning the situation.
The meeting also discussed Germany’s support provided to Armenia’s COVID-19 response during the pandemic, and possibilities for enhanced cooperation in several areas – oncology, connection between hospitals, introduction of health insurance, PHC reforms and others.
