Author: Emma Jilavian

Promise Institute at UCLA to share resources and best practices with Armenia’s Health Ministry

Emma Jilavian
Public Radio of Armenia
April 9 2020

The Promise Armenian Institute at UCLA will work with the Republic of Armenia’s Ministry of Health to share resources and best practices from UCLA, and to coordinate activities in the fight against COVID-19, Dr. Eric Esrailian, chief of UCLA Vatche & Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases said in a Q&A with UCLA Newsroom on the anniversary of establishment of the Robert G. Kardashian Center for Esophageal Health at UCLA.

Based in the UCLA Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases, the center specializes in holistic treatment, research and education related to disorders of the esophagus. The center is named in memory of Robert G. Kardashian, a prominent Los Angeles attorney who died of esophageal cancer in 2003.  

The center was started by Dr. Eric Esrailian, a long-time friend of the Kardashian family.

The Kardashian siblings are remembering their late father Robert Kardashian Sr. during April’s Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month.

The family issued a statement saying: “More than ever we are thinking about the medical staff on the front lines during this pandemic and thankful for everyone who risks their lives each day for others.”

“This month is also an important time for us as we remember our father and shine a light on Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month,” they continued. “We’d like to thank the dedicated staff of skilled doctors and nurses that work at the UCLA Robert G. Kardashian Center for Esophageal Health.”

Speaking of a photo with Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, Dr. Esrailian said “the photo, done in support of UCLA, was taken during the family trip to Armenia in October 2019. Kim Kardashian West and I were invited to speak at the World Congress on Information Technology in Yerevan, and I introduced Kim and Kourtney to Armenian President Armen Sarkissian. We also met with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, and we discussed charitable projects in Armenia and the Armenian Diaspora.”

“We also discussed the November launch of The Promise Armenian Institute at UCLA — the central hub for all Armenian-related education, research and outreach on campus. The Kardashian family has been very supportive of this new institute, efforts toward Armenian Genocide awareness and the use of our film “The Promise” as a teaching tool for the general public and legislators,” he added. 

“These coordinated activities, combined with the work of human rights advocates for many years, ultimately led to Armenian Genocide recognition by both chambers of the United States Congress for the first time in history. One of the first healthcare initiatives for  The Promise Armenian Institute at UCLA is to work with the Republic of Armenia’s Ministry of Health to share resources and best practices from UCLA, and to coordinate activities in the fight against COVID-19,”  

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68 students of Kolkata-based Armenian College and Philanthropic Academy transported to Armenia

Emma Jilavian

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 12:34, 31 March, 2020

YEREVAN, MARCH 31, ARMENPRESS. 68 students of the Armenian College and Philanthropic Academy based in Kolkata, India, as well as their teachers have been transported to Armenia via a special flight, Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia, State of Emergency Commandant Tigran Avinyan said on Facebook.

“At the initiative and funding of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, by the coordination of the Commandant’s Office and the foreign minister, a special flight transporting the 68 students of the Armenian College and Philanthropic Academy operating in India and their teachers to Armenia has been organized on March 31.

The Armenian College and Philanthropic Academy operates in India under the auspices of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin for already two hundred years. Children mainly from Armenia, Iran, Syria, Iraq and other countries study in the school”, Avinyan said.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan




Armenia COVID-19 updates: Recoveries reach 31, active cases stand at 498

Emma Jilavian

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 16:04, 31 March, 2020

YEREVAN, MARCH 31, ARMENPRESS. One more coronavirus patient has recovered in Armenia, Healthcare Minister Arsen Torosyan said on social media.

“The number of recoveries reached 31. Also, 150 people have been released from quarantine, 65 of whom were the citizens who were airlifted from Italy,” Torosyan said.

The total cumulative number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases in Armenia is 532. With 31 recoveries and 3 fatalities, 498 are active cases.

Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan




Armenian Parliament votes to allow using cell phone data to track COVID-19 patient contacts

Emma Jilavian
Public Radio of Armenia
March 31 2020


The Armenian National Assembly voted unanimously today to pass amendments that will allow the authorities to use cell phone data to track the contacts of coronavirus patients. a total of 71 MPs participated in the voting.

The amendments envisage restrictions to the right to privacy and family life, freedom and privacy of communication under the state of emergency.

In case of a state of emergency caused by an epidemic, the operators of the public electronic communications networks shall be obliged to provide information on customer location and phone calls to the authorities and state-established legal entities (data processors).

Data processing shall be carried out only until the end of the state of emergency. Personalized data shall be destroyed after the state of emergency is over.

The data provided and processed may be transmitted only to the bodies provided for by the decision of the Government of the Republic of Armenia.

Any data will be destroyed at least within a month after the end of emergency.

Azerbaijani press: Azerbaijani community issues appeal on so-called "elections" in Nagorno-Karabakh

Emma Jilavian
POLITICS1 April 2020 11:26 (UTC+04:00)

BAKU, Azerbaijan, Apr. 1

Trend:

The Azerbaijani community of the Nagorno-Karabakh region has issued an appeal in connection with the so-called “elections” held in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan,Trend reports on April 1.

“In the occupied Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan on March 31, 2020, another “election show” was organized, called the “presidential and parliamentary elections”. This step of occupier Armenia and its accomplice – the puppet regime has no legal basis, is a big blur on the name of democracy and elections,” the appeal states.

As noted in the document, now when the world is facing a coronavirus pandemic, and people’s lives are in danger, Armenia and its puppet regime, remaining committed to their essence, even in this situation continue illegal activities, conducting the show called “elections”:

“This is another indicator of “values” on which Armenia and the occupant regime are based; and their “attitude” towards the members of the Armenian community of Azerbaijan’s Nagorno-Karabakh region, which they hold captive, confirms how much indifferently the regime approaches to the lives and destinies of these people. We believe the Armenians living in Nagorno-Karabakh will finally understand that they are a tool in the hands of Armenia and the puppet regime which don’t value them, turning them into a victim of fake games instead of protecting them from the threat of pandemic,” the appeal states.

The appeal stresses that the holding of so-called “elections” in the occupied Nagorno-Karabakh region is a gross violation of the fundamental human rights of Azerbaijanis who were subjected to ethnic cleansing and expelled from their native lands:

“The UN, OSCE, other world organizations and the international community have previously made statement in connection with these falsified “elections”, condemned the illegal elections in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan, declaring the inviolability of the internationally recognized borders of our country,” the appeal notes.

“These so-called “elections” are another strike to the negotiation process, and serves to escalation of the situation. We are convinced that the Armenians living in Nagorno-Karabakh will participate in the legal elections, which will be held in accordance with the Constitution and other laws of Azerbaijan together with Azerbaijanis who will return after the restoration of the internationally recognized borders of Azerbaijan,” the appeal states.

Secretary of Security Council of Armenia holds phone talk with CSTO chief

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 16:52, 1 April, 2020

YEREVAN, APRIL 1, ARMENPRESS. Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan had a telephone conversation with CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas, Mr. Grigoryan said on Facebook.

“During the telephone talk we discussed the actions aimed at preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus, highlighted the cooperation within the CSTO on overcoming the epidemic, as well as touched upon a broad range of security-related issues. We also attached importance to the maintenance of active contact between the CSTO Security Council secretaries in fighting the epidemic”, Grigoryan said.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan




CIVILNET.First Death Due To Coronavirus in Armenia

Emma Jilavian
CIVILNET.AM

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By Ani Paitjan

A 72-year-old victim of coronavirus died at the Nork Infectious Diseases Hospital on March 26.

This is the first death caused by COVID-19 in Armenia.

“The patient was infected by the virus, bilateral pneumonia, multiple organs deficiency, respiratory distress syndrome, hypertension and arrhythmia. Unfortunately, concomitant illnesses meant we could not save the patient’s life,” stated Alina Nikoghosyan, Press Secretary of the Ministry of Health. 

According to Nikoghosyan, the patient was in the resuscitation department since March 25 and in extremely grave condition. 

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Armenia has reached 290, as of March 26. Later the same day, three servicemen also tested positive for the virus, it is not clear yet whether the total number includes them. 36 patients have pneumonia and 18 have recovered.

On March 16, Armenia introduced a state of emergency effective till April 14. Beginning from March 23 new restrictions on the freedom of movement of residents were emplaced.
 

Armenpress: Coronavirus cases reach 15 in Georgia

Emma Jilavian

Coronavirus cases reach 15 in Georgia

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 10:37, 9 March, 2020

YEREVAN, MARCH 9, ARMENPRESS. Number of people infected with the novel coronavirus in Georgia has reached 15, the country’s authorities said, reports RIA Novosti.

Earlier 13 cases of coronavirus were reported. Most of them arrived from Italy and Iran.

Currently 141 people are under quarantine.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan




Sports: Mkhitaryan in talks over permanent Arsenal exit?

Emma Jilavian
Sportsmole, UK
By Ben Knapton | 11m
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Arsenal’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan is reportedly set to leave Arsenal for Roma on a permanent basis when his loan deal with the Italian side expires in June.

The Armenian joined the Gunners from Manchester United in 2018 as part of a swap deal which saw Alexis Sanchez head to Old Trafford.

However, the 31-year-old has struggled to make a significant impact at the Emirates since his arrival, and was shipped out to Roma on a season-long loan last summer.



According to Gazetta dello Sport, the Italian outfit are keen on signing the midfielder on a permanent basis, and Arsenal’s interest in fellow loanee Chris Smalling could play a part in any potential negotiations.

However, the report also claims Paulo Fonseca‘s side are wary about the player’s age, and could potentially think twice about the transfer if Mkhitaryan was to seek a three-year deal.

Despite struggling with injuries this season, Mkhitaryan has registered six goals and three assists in 13 Serie A appearances during the 2019-20 campaign.

CIVILNET.Brazil and Armenia, Priorities and Perspectives: A Talk With Ambassador Sanctos

Emma Jilavian
CIVILNET.AM

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Agemar de Mendonça Sanctos is a career diplomat in Brazil’s foreign service and the current Ambassador of Brazil to Armenia. Armenia and Brazil share a rich history and strong political and cultural relations. CivilNet’s Mark Dovich sits down with Ambassador Sanctos to discuss the history of Armenia-Brazil relations, Brazil’s main priorities in Armenia today, and the prospects for the future development of ties.