YEREVAN. – Ever since the first day of his hunger strike, physicians are visiting twice a day—in the morning and in the evening hours—Armenia’s opposition Heritage Party leader, former FM Raffi Hovannisian—who is declared runner-up to the winner, incumbent President Serzh Sargsyan, as a result of the presidential election that was conducted on February 18, but who claims to be the real winner in the vote and who declared a hunger strike on March 10 at capital city Yerevan’s Liberty Square—the Ministry of Health informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.

But Hovannisian so far refuses to undergo any check-up. He argues that he feels well and he will call for doctors if necessary.

The Ministry, however, urges Hovannisian to end his hunger strike because it can seriously affect his health. At the same time the Ministry informs that he will continue to be monitored by medical specialists, and professional assistance will be provided if needed.