ArmInfo. In 2019, most of the budgetary allocations for the health sector will be at the primary level of the sphere. The Minister of Health of the Republic of Armenia Arsen Torosyan stated on June 25 during the meeting with the World Bank Director on Global Health, Nutrition and Population Practice Fadia Saadai.
According to him, which leads the press service of the ministry, the primary task for the Ministry of Health is the prevention of diseases. In this context, some issues related to the introduction of screening are discussed. At the same time, emphasis will be placed on restoring the family doctor's institute. "We fix the fight against smoking at the legislative level, and in the autumn of this year the revised version of the law will be submitted to the parliament," the minister said.
During the meeting, the sides highly assessed the level of bilateral partnership, the positions of Armenia in the various ratings compiled by the World Bank were also discussed. Fadia Saadai inquired about those priorities that are directly related to the healthcare sphere, as well as those programs for which the Bank is expected to provide financial and technical assistance.
The parties agreed to intensify the interaction through the forthcoming meetings and give a new impetus to the joint steps being taken.
The World Bank Group has committed to helping countries ensure universal coverage of health services by 2030, which can fundamentally change the health and well-being of individuals and society as a whole.
In accordance with the concept of universal coverage of medical care (UHC), all those who need quality medical services will get access to them without experiencing excessive financial difficulties, and countries will be able to use their most valuable asset - human capital - with maximum efficiency.
