Works of establishing radioisotope production center in the final stage

YEREVAN, MARCH 2, ARMENPRESS. The works of establishing a radioisotope production center are in the final stage, “Armenpress” reports Minister of Health of Armenia Levon Altunyan told during a tour in the center. According to him, the goal of the center is to make nuclear medicine services affordable for the population of Armenia. “The center is equipped with unique apparatus – the cyclotron that ensures the production of radio preparation. The new apparatuses of the center are of key importance for diagnosing cancer”, the Minister said, adding that these technologies will allow to develop health tourism.

2.2 billion AMD and 5.3 million Euro have already been invested in the project.