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Georgian Church refuses to change Communion ritual despite coronavirus fears

On Tuesday, Georgia’s National Centre for Disease Control confirmed that the Church had asked them to disinfect their churches. 

Georgian Church refuses to change Communion ritual despite coronavirus fears

On Tuesday, Georgia’s National Centre for Disease Control confirmed that the Church had asked them to disinfect their churches. 

Azerbaijani authorities close down opposition office ‘over coronavirus fears’

The leader of the Movement said this was not the first time the government had deprived them of their offices.

Azerbaijani authorities close down opposition office ‘over coronavirus fears’

The leader of the Movement said this was not the first time the government had deprived them of their offices.

First Case of novel coronavirus confirmed in Armenia

The infected man was repatriated from Iran on 28 February. 

First Case of novel coronavirus confirmed in Armenia

The infected man was repatriated from Iran on 28 February. 

Azerbaijan confirms first coronavirus case in the country

The first person identified with the virus is a Russian citizen who came to Azerbaijan from Iran.

Azerbaijan confirms first coronavirus case in the country

The first person identified with the virus is a Russian citizen who came to Azerbaijan from Iran.

First coronavirus case confirmed in Georgia

The virus was found in a 50-year old Georgian national who had travelled to Iran and entered Georgia from Azerbaijan.

First coronavirus case confirmed in Georgia

The virus was found in a 50-year old Georgian national who had travelled to Iran and entered Georgia from Azerbaijan.

Rural maternity wards in Armenia to be closed

The withdrawal of state funding from some of Armenia’s most rural maternity wards has triggered protests.

Rural maternity wards in Armenia to be closed

The withdrawal of state funding from some of Armenia’s most rural maternity wards has triggered protests.

Over 100 hospitalized in Daghestan after drinking tainted water

The victims have been diagnosed with gastroenteritis, half of them are children.

Over 100 hospitalized in Daghestan after drinking tainted water

The victims have been diagnosed with gastroenteritis, half of them are children.

Armenian Health Ministry unveils ‘comprehensive’ health insurance bill

The bill foresees enforcing mandatory health insurance in Armenia by implementing a six percent health income tax.

Armenian Health Ministry unveils ‘comprehensive’ health insurance bill

The bill foresees enforcing mandatory health insurance in Armenia by implementing a six percent health income tax.

Rare diseases left untreated in Daghestan

The state guarantees free drug provision, while patients complain about its absence and the lack of systematic providing of medical care.

Rare diseases left untreated in Daghestan

By Saida Vagabova

The state guarantees free drug provision, while patients complain about its absence and the lack of systematic providing of medical care.

Cancer patient arrested during Ganja protests dies in custody

Despite several appeals by the relatives of cancer patient Aydin Gurbanov, authorities refused to release him.

Cancer patient arrested during Ganja protests dies in custody

Despite several appeals by the relatives of cancer patient Aydin Gurbanov, authorities refused to release him.