AGBU is uniquely positioned to help transform healthcare in the homeland, having established critical care centers since the 1930s. In fact, many of these initiatives continue to serve the medical needs of the public even today. Many of these early initiatives continue to serve the medical needs of the public today. From the aftermath of the Spitak Earthquake in 1988 to the collapse of the Soviet health system in 1991 and through the ensuing years of Armenian independence, our initiatives helped pave the way for the westernization and modernization of medicine in Armenia. And in times of crisis, AGBU intervenes to procure and purchase state-of-the-art equipment and supplies to help save lives.
With a multi-disciplinary teaching hospital, a world-class diagnostic center, and a patient-centered polyclinic, patients have access to high quality standards of care that is affordable and, in some cases, free of charge. Throughout the country, the success of these respected centers of excellence and programs offering an array of medical specialities and patient services can be owed to AGBU's steadfast support.
The Levon and Claudia Nazarian Ultrasound Center at Yerevan State Medical University (YMSU) was the first of its kind in Armenia, revolutionizing diagnostic testing and radiology procedures in the country and providing unparalleled training for physicians. The Center has tested thousands of patients, largely thanks to a partnership with Jefferson Memorial Teaching Hospital in Philadelphia, USA.
From March through August 2020, the Center performed 3,322 CT exams in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
AGBU established a multi-disciplinary health facility in its Vahe Karapetian Center in Yerevan to cater exclusively to the needs of newly immigrated Armenians from Syria and Artsakh.
Staying true to our reputation as a reliable and efficient organization in times of need, AGBU continues to step in to facilitate and provide medical resources during times of crisis.
AGBU has always rushed to the rescue with recovery equipment to help save lives on the ground. Most recently with the compounding effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and Artsakh War, AGBU arranged for cargo shipments of ventilators, oxygen generators, x-ray machines, PPE supplies and more.
After the Second Artsakh War, many children faced deep trauma. Recognizing the value of early intervention, AGBU opened Camp Nairi in 2021 to welcome youth of Artsakh and Armenia to work with counselors, professional therapists and clergy offering an outlet for processing and overcoming their emotional and mental burdens.
For AGBU to delivery this level of urgent care in times of crisis, we rely on the support of donors around the world through the AGBU Global Relief Fund. Learn more and give today.
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