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The Council of Europe continues to prioritise psychological support activities for healthcare professionals
Psychological support to healthcare professionals have been prioritized by the Council of Europe following the influx of refugees from Karabakh region in September 2023. Needs assessment exercise has been carried out to identify the phycological needs among refugee healthcare professionals and...
The Council of Europe prioritizes post-war recovery and psychological support activities for healthcare professionals
Burnout among healthcare professionals is a critical issue, and during situations such as emergencies, this problem can become even more pronounced. As a frontline workers during crisis, they not only treat the physical injuries of patients but also borne the brunt of psychological trauma...
Council of Europe contributes to integration of healthcare professionals from Karabakh region in Armenia
Health care professionals are crucial in ensuring the respect of human rights, especially within the complex and challenging context of biomedical and health fields. Ethical and human rights principles serve as fundamental guides for navigating the often-difficult decisions and situations that...
The annual meeting of advisors to the Ministry of Health as a vital platform for advancing the ratification of the Oviedo Convention by Armenia
On 16 May 2024, Armenia has signed the Council of Europe Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine, known as the Oviedo Convention. Prior to the ratification of the Convention, it is essential to engage in discussions with various professional groups to ensure a shared understanding of its...
Parliamentary discussion on Reproductive Health Rights
Article 14 of the Oviedo Convention defines that the use of techniques of medically assisted procreation shall not be allowed for the purpose of choosing a future child's sex, except where serious hereditary sex-related disease is to be avoided. Prior to the ratification of the Oviedo Convention...
Balancing professional obligations with moral considerations Ethics Committee strengthens public trust in healthcare system
Ethics committees play a pivotal role in the protection of patients' rights, for the provision of equitable care, and the fostering of an environment where compassion and integrity prevail is essential to build public trust towards healthcare systems. They serve as the moral compass of medical...
Healthcare professionals from Karabakh region share their experience on the provision of healthcare services in emergency situations
Throughout history, the medical community has played an important role in advancing human rights, from advocating for equitable access to healthcare to standing against discrimination and injustice. And the integration of human rights into medical practice is not just a moral imperative but also...
Council of Europe promotes the autonomy and addresses the challenges in the field of mental health
The issue of protection of human rights of persons with mental health issues is one of the priority areas of the Council of Europe. It is crucial to promote the autonomy of any person with mental health issues and support them to that end. On 17 June 2024, the Council of Europe Office in...
Council of Europe promotes the public dialogue on healthcare issues
The relevance of promoting public dialogue on healthcare issues was demonstrated during the public health crisis created by COVID-19, as well as conflict situation faced by Armenia in 2020, when challenges on ethics and human rights in the field of health were various. Trust between the members...
Medical associations raising awareness on the principles of the Council of Europe Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine
Professional medical associations play an essential role in defining and advancing health care standards. And their active involvement in developing the policy in the field of healthcare is essential for further and a wide-range awareness-raising among patients and physicians and improve the...
