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FAR and New England Doctors Team up to Combat Hypertension in Armenia
We are thrilled to kick off another essential health initiative in Armenia aimed at improving blood pressure control among the vulnerable...
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Empowering Artsakhtsi Nurse through Employment Opportunities
Lina Chilingaryan, 42, was the head nurse at the Center of Maternal and Child Health Protection in Stepanakert, Artsakh, until September...
Sep 30, 20242 min read


Bringing New Lives Beyond Borders
“Gynecology is unique because you’re working with people who are not sick,” Dr. Gevorgyan explains. “Pregnant women are healthy...
Sep 19, 20242 min read


The Commuting Doctor: A Dispatch from Dr. Artem Petrosyan
Artem Petrosyan, 51, is the only family doctor in Argel village of Kotayk Province. He serves as a lifeline for around 3,200 residents...
Aug 1, 20242 min read


Pediatric Intensive Care Training: A Critical Need Now
In 2015, the Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR) organized a groundbreaking conference on pediatric intensive care, aiming to reduce child...
Jul 25, 20242 min read


Geriatric Nursing Course in Full Swing in Armenia
On June 10th, the "Caregiver School" course, developed by the Armenian Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics and initiated by FAR in...
Jul 14, 20242 min read


How FAR and the Tavush Foundation are Helping Artsakh Displaced Overcome Trauma
To support displaced women and children in overcoming the barriers of post-war trauma and the challenges of settling and integrating into...
Jun 12, 20243 min read


A Dispatch from Anna Karapetyan: Tracing COVID-19's Cardiovascular Impact
After years of unwavering dedication, Anna Karapetyan has seen her vision come to fruition - a triumph of perseverance and passion. She...
May 2, 20242 min read


A Displaced Mom of 289 Artsakh Children
Before the forced exodus, Irina Saghyan, 39, worked as a gynecology and reproductive specialist in Artsakh. Since 2014, when she...
Apr 23, 20242 min read


Strengthening health services to reach remote communities
Once a dilapidated medical and midwifery center located in Lusadzor village of Ijevan region, this medical center has undergone a...
Apr 1, 20242 min read


Establishing new roots in Armenia: An Artsaktsi doctor’s incredible journey
After perfecting her professional skills in Diagnostic Ultrasound through the FAR's Continuing Medical Education (CME) program, Dr....
Oct 22, 20232 min read


Engineering science for healthcare
Zaruhi Karabekyan, 57, a first-time grantee of FAR’s Yervant Terzian Armenian National Science and Education Fund (ANSEF) , is an...
Sep 4, 20231 min read


The only doctor in Darbas provides a lifeline for six villages
Since 1991, Anush Nersisyan, 60, has dedicated herself to serving the residents of Darbas and six neighboring villages in the Sisian...
Jul 16, 20231 min read


Collaborating for Armenia’s and Artsakh’s Healthcare: Highlights from the 6th International Medical
“Together, we can do more” – the resounding slogan that reverberated through the halls of the 6th International Medical Congress of...
Jul 9, 20232 min read


The doctor with a genuine smile
Anahit Nalbandyan, 53, has dedicated her life to serving her community through healthcare. Since 2000, she has been an esteemed member of...
May 11, 20231 min read


Empowering Armenia’s doctors for a healthier future
Dr. Gagik Mesropyan, 61, is a highly experienced surgeon with over 30 years of practice. He served as a doctor in the military before...
Apr 3, 20232 min read


FAR Completely Changed my Mind
Since she was a child Mane Mkrtchyan has wanted to work in medicine. Her parents, both scientists, encouraged her to work in IT but she...
Jan 24, 20231 min read


Some Incredible Partners
Our partners are incredible. Recently, several doctors from Harvard with whom we’ve worked closely traveled to Armenia from Boston to...
Jan 10, 20231 min read


FAR Supports the 4th International Congress of Geriatrics and Gerontology
The FAR-supported Fourth International Congress of Geriatrics and Gerontology, held on December 1-2, was organized by the Association of...
Dec 14, 20222 min read


Nurses are Community Lifelines
Throughout Armenia’s rural areas, communities often depend on their nurses for their healthcare needs. With a shortage of doctors in...
Dec 14, 20222 min read
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