YEREVAN, JUNE 15, NOYAN TAPAN. On the occasion of June 17, the day of the members of the medical profession, Haroutiun Kushkian, the newly-appointed RA Health Minister, sent a message of congratulation to the workers of the health sphere of the republic. According to information provided to the correspondent of Noyan Tapan by the Ministry, the message, in paticular, runs as follows: "The day of the members of the medical profession is a fine occasion for being happy with the professional progress and achievements, and congratulating each other warmly and sincerely. Due to the help given to people, as well as the capability and readiness to sooth their pain, members of the medical profession always enjoy the respect of the people. The Health sphere has always been distinguished by thick rows of experienced professionals, philantrophists and devoted patriots. I am also sure that in the future our joint efforts and organized work will contribute to the development of this sphere and help to trust in a bright future. It should be mentioned that about 12 thousand doctors and 28 thousand nurses work in the medical instituitons of Armenia.

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