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How Georgia’s Emergency Services abandoned a paramedic left paralysed at work

Left paralysed after an ambulance crash, paramedic Inga Dundua has been forced to fight the Emergency Services at every step of her rehabilitation.

How Georgia’s Emergency Services abandoned a paramedic left paralysed at work

By Tamuna Chkareuli

Left paralysed after an ambulance crash, paramedic Inga Dundua has been forced to fight the Emergency Services at every step of her rehabilitation.

Tbilisi Infectious Diseases Hospital suspends inpatient care due to disrepair

The hospital and its director have been on the frontline of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia.

Tbilisi Infectious Diseases Hospital suspends inpatient care due to disrepair

The hospital and its director have been on the frontline of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia.

‘I was too young to become a mum’: Teenage pregnancies in Armenia

In Armenia, social stigma prevents many pregnant teenagers from seeking help and sometimes puts their very lives at risk.

‘I was too young to become a mum’: Teenage pregnancies in Armenia

By Armine Avetisyan

In Armenia, social stigma prevents many pregnant teenagers from seeking help and sometimes puts their very lives at risk.

Georgia's sick left in agony as affordable medications disappear

One woman was forced to pawn her jewellery to afford life-saving medication for her mother.

Georgia's sick left in agony as affordable medications disappear

By Tamuna Chkareuli

One woman was forced to pawn her jewellery to afford life-saving medication for her mother.

Georgia’s medical programme for Abkhazians and South Ossetians may be at risk

A cut to diagnostics, a lack of clear information, and opposition from Tskhinvali are putting the success of Georgia’s medical programme at risk.

Georgia’s medical programme for Abkhazians and South Ossetians may be at risk

By Dato Parulava

A cut to diagnostics, a lack of clear information, and opposition from Tskhinvali are putting the success of Georgia’s medical programme at risk.

‘Life shouldn’t be a luxury’ — a Georgian woman’s struggle to afford life-saving cancer treatment

Despite partial government-funding for cancer treatment in Georgia, for society’s most vulnerable, the remaining costs can still be insurmountable.

‘Life shouldn’t be a luxury’ — a Georgian woman’s struggle to afford life-saving cancer treatment

By Tamuna Chkareuli

Despite partial government-funding for cancer treatment in Georgia, for society’s most vulnerable, the remaining costs can still be insurmountable.

Georgian gym-goers continue protests over COVID-19-related ban

With a large part of economy reopened after the nationwide state of emergency over COVID-19 outbreak, Georgian authorities keep fitness centres and pools closed. 

Georgian gym-goers continue protests over COVID-19-related ban

With a large part of economy reopened after the nationwide state of emergency over COVID-19 outbreak, Georgian authorities keep fitness centres and pools closed. 

South Ossetia confirms first three coronavirus cases

The first infected individual reportedly arrived from Russia and has been under quarantine.

South Ossetia confirms first three coronavirus cases

The first infected individual reportedly arrived from Russia and has been under quarantine.

‘Critical shortages‘ of protective equipment reported in Daghestan’s hospitals 

Despite the shortages, the Health Ministry of Daghestan has tried to discourage the general public from fundraising for equipment medical workers.

‘Critical shortages‘ of protective equipment reported in Daghestan’s hospitals 

By OC Media

Despite the shortages, the Health Ministry of Daghestan has tried to discourage the general public from fundraising for equipment medical workers.

Analysis | Who trusts the healthcare system in Georgia?

As health officials express concern about the public response to COVID-19, CRRC Georgia analyses trust in the healthcare system prior to the crisis.

Analysis | Who trusts the healthcare system in Georgia?

By Rati Shubladze

As health officials express concern about the public response to COVID-19, CRRC Georgia analyses trust in the healthcare system prior to the crisis.