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A number of screening programs to be organized in Artsakh

In Artsakh’s health system a number of screening projects are envisaged to be organized in 2018.

A number of screening programs to be organized in Artsakh

A number of screening programs to be organized in Artsakh

STEPANAKERT, JANUARY 17, ARTSAKHPRESS:Lusine Bakhshiyan, medical assistance organization department head of the Artsakh Ministry of Health, told Artsakhpress about the aforementioned.

Speaking about the programs to be implemented, she said, ‘’We are planning to carry out four screening programs: newborn screening for hypothyroidism, with which the thyroid gland is checked; hearing screening and vision screening for newborns.’’

Ms Bakhshiyan also attached importance to projects that are aimed at early detection of diseases; such programs help to detect diseases and pathological states, the development of which can cause disability.

“Newborn screenings are widely spread throughout the world, which are aimed at early detection and timely treatment of congenital and hereditary diseases,’’ Lusine Bakhshiyan added.


     

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