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Saakashvili's health condition is “critical” - doctor

Saakashvili's health condition is “critical” - doctor

The health condition of former Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili, who is undergoing treatment at a Tbilisi hospital, is critical and if his weight loss continues, it may lead to irreversible processes, doctor at the Georgian ombudsman's …

Kazakhstan records 40 new COVID-19 cases

Kazakhstan records 40 new COVID-19 cases

As of February 20 some 40 more people were tested positive for coronavirus in Kazakhstan, the Kazakh Healthcare Ministry reported. On February 19 63 more cases were confirmed there, 91 cases - on February 18. Since March …

Georgia to set cap prices for medicines

Georgia to set cap prices for medicines

According to the head of Ministry of Health of Georgia, Zurab Azarashvili, starting from tomorrow, cap prices for medicines will be introduced in the country. For each drug, two price limits are set—wholesale and retail. Thus, …

3,274 Russians contracted covid over past 24 hours

3,274 Russians contracted covid over past 24 hours

In Russia, 3,274 new cases of coronavirus infection were registered over the past day. In Moscow, there are 1,073 new cases, in St. Petersburg - 330, in the Moscow region - 92. In the Krasnodar Territory - 17, in the Stavropol Territory …

Hong Kong flu rages in Georgia

Hong Kong flu rages in Georgia

According to Ivane Chkheidze, director of the Iashvili Children's Central Clinic, the Hong Kong flu virus dominates in Georgia. That is corresponding to the epidemic situation in the European countries. “Basically, the …

Saakashvili dismisses lawyer’s claims over poisoning

Saakashvili dismisses lawyer’s claims over poisoning

Mikheil Saakashvili, the imprisoned former president of Georgia, on Monday dismissed claims by his lawyer Valeri Gelbakhiani over his alleged poisoning while in custody, stating he had “never” told any of his lawyers he had suspected …

Georgian gov’t says reference prices to lower medication costs

Georgian gov’t says reference prices to lower medication costs

The costs of medical drugs are expected to decrease by 40 percent next year following the anticipated introduction of reference prices, the Georgian government administration announced on Wednesday. The initial stage of the introduction …

Ingush doctors register first signs of poliomyelitis in region

Ingush doctors register first signs of poliomyelitis in region

In Ingushetia, several cases of acute flaccid paralysis, which may be one of the signs of poliomyelitis, have been recorded among children. All patients are isolated, the regional Ministry of Health reports. "Today, a difficult …

Swine flu pathogen detected in Armenia

Swine flu pathogen detected in Armenia

The H1N1 subspecies of the A strain of influenza ("swine flu") has been confirmed in Armenia as a result of laboratory research within the framework of anti-epidemiological supervision, the Armenian Ministry of Health said. …

 13,000 Russians tested positive for COVID-19

13,000 Russians tested positive for COVID-19

In Russia, 13,384 new cases of coronavirus infection were detected over the past 24 hours. In Moscow, there are 911 new cases, in St. Petersburg - 911, in the Moscow region - 1,102, in the Krasnodar Territory - 231, in the Stavropol …

Azerbaijan and Germany to develop cooperation in health tourism

Azerbaijan and Germany to develop cooperation in health tourism

Azerbaijan and Germany have the potential to develop cooperation in the field of health tourism, President of the German Medical Wellness Association Lutz Lungwitz said, speaking at an international scientific and practical conference on the …

Coronavirus restrictions eased in Georgia

Coronavirus restrictions eased in Georgia

Residents of Georgia who have been exposed to those infected with coronavirus should no longer be isolated, the country's government said in a decree. They will need to wear masks for ten days from the date of contact …

Russia detects 4,457 daily COVID-19 cases

Russia detects 4,457 daily COVID-19 cases

Russia’s COVID-19 case tally rose by 4,457 over the past day to 18,480,934, the anti-coronavirus crisis center reported on Friday. This is the highest number of daily infections since May 28, 2022, when 4,556 infections were …

Azerbaijan receives monkeypox testing kits from WHO

Azerbaijan receives monkeypox testing kits from WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office has donated 3,000 test kits for monkeypox virus to Azerbaijan for use in case of need. According to the statement, no cases of monkeypox have been detected in Azerbaijan. However, 5,322 …