HRD representatives made a quick response visit to the Yerevan garrison of the Ministry of Defense

On March 23, on the instructions of the Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan, the representatives of the Defender’s staff made a quick response visit to the Yerevan Garrison Hospital of the RA Defense Ministry.

The visit was caused by an alarm received from a member of the serviceman’s family, which was related to the health condition of the serviceman, the organization of medical care and the provision of his rights.

During the visit, the Defender’s representatives had meetings with the medical staff of the hospital. Issues related to the course of medical examinations, the medical care provided, as well as the assessment of all the health problems of the serviceman and the determination of further suitability for military service were discussed.

The representatives of the defender’s office also had a private conversation with the serviceman, during which the latter, among other issues, raised his concerns regarding health problems. The raised questions were discussed with the medical staff on the spot, in order to organize the necessary medical examinations and clarify the further course of treatment.

“At this moment, the necessary steps are being taken in the direction of properly addressing the remaining issues related to the protection of rights and providing appropriate solutions.

The procedure of consideration of the complaint related to the serviceman continues in the Office of the Human Rights Defender. His health condition and issues related to the provision of medical assistance are under the direct attention of the Defender.

The Defender can be contacted with questions related to the rights of servicemen and their family members by calling the hotline number 116, and on non-working days and hours, by calling 096-116-100.

You can also contact the Defender by visiting the Defender’s office: c. Yerevan, Pushkin 56A, as well as electronically: [email protected],” says the message of the HRD.

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