


ArmInfo. On November 12, RA Minister of Health Anahit Avanesyan received Peter Schwartz, President of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), and Jackie Kassouf Maloof, Vice President of the Federation, who arrived in Armenia on the initiative of the Defeat Diabetes Together Foundation to mark World Diabetes Day.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Health, during the meeting, issues aimed at improving the prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, and access to diabetes therapy in Armenia were discussed. Diabetes treatment programs for children, the use of modern medical technologies, healthy lifestyle promotion, and awareness raising among healthcare professionals and the public were also discussed.
IDF representatives highly praised the programs being implemented in Armenia in this area, particularly the work to provide children with diabetes with continuous glucose monitoring systems.
The parties attached great importance to the exchange of international experience and expanded cooperation to develop more effective and sustainable models of diabetes prevention and treatment in Armenia.
Anahit Avanesyan emphasized the importance of collaboration with international partners, noting that the fight against diabetes requires a systemic approach, the development of preventive programs, and the joint participation of representatives from various sectors.


