Minister promises to catch ‘fish’
Armenia's Ministry of Healthcare has implemented almost all programs approved by the executive body, Minister Derenik Dumanyan said at his year-end news conference.
Among the major achievements of the passing year, the minister pointed out the implementation of a balanced development program in regions as part of a modernization program launched in the healthcare system in 2007.
"Under the project, a number of hospitals and medical centers, including those in Hrazdan, Ijevan, Armavir, Ararat, Goris, Aparan and Gavar, have been reconstructed. This year a new multi-profile hospital opened in Gyumri," Mr Dumanyan said adding that the program would continue through 2013.
Also, the Ministry plans to increase the salaries of physicians and other specialists working in medical establishments.
The Minister added that they will punish everyone who fails to perform his professional duties, no matter who they are and what position they hold.
"We are searching for big fish in the healthcare sector to catch them from the head," he said. "I have no problems and if I see people who do not implement their duties - whether they are big or small - there will be no pardoning for them."
