All departments are doing everything through all channels to resolve this situation in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), to restore the normal movement of people and goods, Armenia’s health minister told reporters Thursday.

"Of course, the humanitarian situation [in Artsakh] is getting worse hour by hour because the supplies are running out. Besides, whenever planned medical assistance is delayed, the needs are not met, it already becomes an urgent need," Anahit Avanesyan said.

According to the health minister of Armenia, they are in daily contact with their Artsakh colleagues and are working together to use the local funds very strictly.

"There are patients in Artsakh whose treatment is possible solely in Armenia. The [Artsakh capital] Stepanakert hospital is equipped, has a good professional team, but there are specialized [medical] areas that can be carried out only in [Armenia’s capital] Yerevan. The longer the [Lachin corridor] road closure [by Azerbaijan] is, the more likely that increase is," stressed Avanesyan.