The Max Foundation to expand coperation with Armenia`s Ministry of  Health 

ArmInfo. The head of the delegation of the Max Foundation Pat Garcia-Gonzalez presented opportunities for expanding existing cooperation at a meeting with the Minister of Health of Armenia Anahit Avanesyan.

As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health of  Armenia, in this regard, during the meeting, the head of the  delegation spoke about the upcoming plans of the organization in the  country.

In turn, Avanesyan noted that the fight against cancer is one of the  key priorities of the Ministry and emphasized the importance of  interaction with international partners in this area.

As recalled by the Ministry, since the beginning of cooperation  through the Max Foundation, about 800 patients with malignant blood  diseases and solid tumors have received expensive medications free of  charge, and currently 500 patients are using the program.

During their visit, the Foundation's delegation also visited the  Yolyan National Center for Hematology and Oncology, where they were  introduced to the operating conditions of the new blood bank and  visited the bone marrow transplant department.

The National Statistical Committee of Armenia does not publish any  data on the number of people suffering from cancer in the country.