YEREVAN. – A scientific conference devoted to the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular diseases is underway Wednesday in Armenia’s capital, Yerevan.

Professor Roland Asmar, Founder and Vice President of the International Society of Vascular Health; Francois Camus, Scientific and Medical Program Director at Servier independent pharmaceutical company of France; and medical expert Gérard Topoudjian are likewise attending the event. And these specialists from France were received by Health Minister Derenik Dumanyan on Tuesday. 

The Minister expressed a satisfaction that the French medical specialists are cooperating with their Armenian colleagues. He informed that, as of next year, state-planned screenings will be conducted in Armenia for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cervical cancer. Also, he pointed to the programs outlined in oncology and hematology, the Health Ministry pres service informs.        

Roland Asmar noted that the objective of the International Society of Vascular Health is to conduct research toward discovering cardiovascular diseases and they cooperate with Armenian specialists in this regard. Francois Camus informed that Servier independent pharmaceutical company is conducting programs for Armenian physicians, and is assisting in training specialists and conducting clinical research. Gérard Topoudjian underscored the need for Armenian specialists’ active participation in international symposiums and making use of the world’s leading track-record.  

Also, the interlocutors stressed the necessity to expand cooperation. Francois Camus added that there is a likelihood of cooperation in oncology as well.