YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 7, NOYAN TAPAN. "Mobile Gynaecologist" (since 2002) and "Fast Response Service" (since 2003) programs are being implemented in Armenia by the United Nations Population Fund. NT correspondent was informed by Armenia's deputy representaive to the Fund Garik Hayrapetian that four ambulance cars with the respective equipment have been provided to the hospitals of Armavir, Spitak, Gavar and Artik. Each of the four teams composed of personnel of the above mentioned medical establishments makes 40-45 visits a year to remote rural settlements, providing high-quality antenatal services to 7-10 thousand pregnant women. The Fast Response Service provides services in response to 30-40 calls annually. In case of a delivery with complications, the service has the opportunity to get to any place of the country within two hours and give immediate medical aid to a woman in labor. In 2007, 6 cases with a forecast fatal outcome have been prevented. According to G. Hayrapetian, since Armenia' independence, the highest index of maternal mortality - 25 cases was registered in 2000 (this index makes 15-18 cases in CIS countries). G. Hayrapetian said that since the start of the indicated programs, maternal mortality has declined by about 60% in Armenia. 4 women died in childbed this year.

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