Anti-flu vaccination now free for Georgian citizens
The Georgian National Centre for Disease Control and Public Health announced seasonal anti-flu vaccination is free of charge for all citizens throughout the country starting from November 4. “The …
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Cases of West Nile fever decrease in Armenia
The Armenian Ministry of Health reported the easing of the epidemiological situation. It happened due to a decrease in the rate of spread of West Nile fever cases.
Number of educational institutions closed due to intestinal infection in Baksan
In Baksan, five educational institutions were temporarily closed in order to ensure the safety of citizens. Earlier, an outbreak of acute intestinal infection was detected in the city.
Independent blood bank to launch at Georgian Defence Ministry
An independent blood bank will be launched at the Georgian Defence Ministry to ensure access to “strategic reserves” …
Dangerous spices found at Batumi market
The spices concerned contain excessive amounts of lead
Abkhazia assesses threat of monkeypox
The chief sanitary doctor of Abkhazia believes that there is practically no threat that monkeypox will begin to spread in the republic. The probability that someone will bring mpox to Abkhazia is estimated as small.
How many people infected with West Nile fever in Armenia?
A total of 58 cases of West Nile fever have been detected in Armenia as of August 21, the Armenian Health Ministry reported. The ministry added …
Armenian authorities assess risk of monkeypox spreading into country
The Armenian Ministry of Health commented on the situation with the monkeypox outbreak, which the WHO recognized as an international emergency. The Ministry assessed the risk of the disease spreading in the country.
Why do tourists in Abkhazia contract rotavirus
A holiday in Abkhazia can be ruined by an intestinal infection
Medical college opens in North Ossetian University
Dentists and pharmacists will be trained in the college
Azerbaijan extends quarantine once again
The quarantine period in Azerbaijan has been extended until October this year. The Chairman of the Azerbaijani government, Ali Asadov, approved the extension of quarantine in Azerbaijan until October 1, 2024.
New Deputy Health Minister appointed in Georgia
Giorgi Tsagareishvili had been appointed as the new Deputy Health Minister of Georgia, the ministry said. Tsagareishvili …
Unemployed to collect medicinal herbs in Ingushetia
This project contributes both to the development of business in the region and creation of new jobs
Tourists visiting Georgia required to have health insurance starting 2026
Tourists entering Georgia will be required to have health and accident insurance starting January 1, 2026, the Georgian Parliament said in its announcement of amendments to the domestic law on tourism. Originally set to …
Measles continues to spread across Armenia
Over the past week, 20 people fell ill with measles in Armenia. 9 of them are children. Since the beginning of the year, over 470 cases of infection have been recorded.
International Analytical Laboratory opens in Tbilisi
A new International Analytical Laboratory has been opened near Lisi Lake in Tbilisi with the support of the Produce in Georgia state programme, the Georgian Ministry of Economy said. The Laboratory will be focused on agricultural, …
Сhickenpox epidemic threatens North Caucasus
Vaccination of children against chickenpox in Russia is carried out unevenly
ADB to help Georgia in treating cancer and diabetes
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a €46.3 million ($50 million equivalent) policy-based loan to help improve access …
NCFU scientists create unique medical product
A unique medicine may appear soon in Russian pharmacies, which scientists from the North Caucasus Federal University are currently working on
Tuberculosis outbreak in Ingushetia not confirmed
Information about a tuberculosis outbreak in Ingushetia turned out to be false
