ARKA, Armenia
YEREVAN, July 12 /ARKA/. Armenian Ministry of Health unveiled today the list of paid medical services for children over 7 years old.
On June 27, the government decided to release 1.75 billion drams for provision of free medical services to children less than 18 years old.
The ministry said that the list of free medical services does not include dental services, consultations, as well as laboratory and instrumental studies to clarify the diagnosis in specialized medical centers.
The ministry said the list of diseases to be treated free of charge includes such illnesses as vascular diseases of the brain, heart and aortic surgery, arthroscopic surgery and crushing of kidney stones. In addition, the parents of children will not have to pay for the metal structures necessary for surgical operations. -0-