Tue Aug 27 2019
Behind the Oil-Covered Storks and What They Mean to the People
By Sofia Bergmann
About a month ago, reports started coming in of storks covered in some kind of oil, causing serious harm to the birds. Sofia Bergmann writes about how immense community involvement unveiled a symbiotic relationship between residents and the stork so vital to the Ararat Valley.
Mon Aug 12 2019
Where Does Armenia’s Medical Waste Go?
By Lusine Sargsyan
What is medical waste and how should it be treated? Because of the cost involved in proper treatment, it is possible that potentially biohazardous waste is ending up in municipal dumps.
Sun Aug 11 2019
Armenia’s Fight for Breast Cancer Reform
By Sofia Bergmann
Breast cancer is the most common invasive cancer among women in Armenia. Cost and access to treatment, lack of awareness and cultural stigmas are some of the reasons. A new mammography program aims to address these issues.
