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  • COAF Improves Access to Oral Health and Dental Care in Rural Armenia

    PRESS RELEASE
    Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) - Yerevan Office
    53-55 Pavstos Buzand Street, 0010
    Yerevan, Republic of Armenia
    Contact: Inessa Grigoryan
    Tel: (+374 10) 522076; 562068
    Fax: (+374 10) 522076
    E-mail: [email protected]
    Web: www.coafkids.org

    Children of Armenia Fund - New York Office
    162 Fifth Avenue, Suite 900,
    New York, NY 10010, USA
    Contact: Samantha Wagar
    Tel: 212 - 994 - 8234
    Fax: 212 - 994 - 8299
    E-mail: [email protected]
    Web: www.coafkids.org

    COAF Improves Access to
    Oral Health and Dental Care in Rural Armenia
    Residents of Karakert and Neighboring Communities
    Celebrate the Opening of a Brand-new Dental Unit


    December 18, 2009, Karakert, Armavir District * On December 3, 2009 the
    Dental Unit of the Karakert Health Clinic opened its doors to local
    residents and to the population of the communities in the Model Cluster
    Comprehensive Rural Development Program, launched and implemented by the
    Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) in the Armavir District of Armenia since
    early 2006. The establishment of the dental unit was made possible
    through the initiative of COAF and financial support from Newman's Own
    Foundation.

    Participating in the opening ceremony were Dr. Garo Armen, COAF Founder
    and Board Chairman, Dr. Larisa Muradyan, Deputy Governor of Armavir, Dr.
    Nora Nercessian, COAF Chief Advisor, mayors of the Model Cluster
    communities, COAF-Armenia staff, and representatives of partner
    organizations within the framework of COAF health programs.

    In his opening speech, Dr. Armen highlighted the urgency of improving
    access to oral health and dental care especially in Karakert, one of
    COAF's largest villages, where dental issues were among the first health
    problems to be revealed. As recent school survey data show, over 95% of
    rural schoolchildren are impaired by teeth decay. "We are proud to
    witness the tremendous changes that have occurred in this village and in
    the neighborhood over the past years. Thanks to the continuous
    commitment from COAF donors and partners, we have been able to bring
    back smiles to these wonderful people, and children, in particular. And
    with the launching of this beautiful facility, these smiles will shine
    even brighter than before".

    In line with its integrated approach, COAF's strategy for development
    and health care includes modernization of facilities and equipment,
    professional development and community health education, with an
    emphasis on primary and preventive care. The program ensures that each
    renovated health clinic provides full access to sustainable and
    high-quality medical services for the whole population and raises public
    awareness and responsibility towards personal and public health.

    The newly launched Karakert Dental Unit is equipped in accordance with
    the most up-to-date standards, all the necessary medical supplies and
    comfortable furnishings. Dental care is provided by Dr. Gevorg
    Ghazaryan, a certified and qualified dentist, who will continue to
    update his professional skills through continuing dental trainings in
    the capital of Yerevan. Dr. Ghazaryan commented that "The clinic is so
    well equipped that it enables me to treat the most complex cases. For
    the moment, our most important and challenging task is to encourage the
    local population to take responsibility for their own dental care and
    health in general.

    The event concluded with a statement made by Dr. Aida Davtyan, Family
    Physician and Head of the Karakert Health Clinic, who announced to the
    public and media: "We could only dream of having such a dental clinic in
    our village. It is, indeed, a true gift not only for Karakert, but for
    neighboring communities as well. With COAF's supervision, we are happy
    to support children in receiving free-of-charge dental care and
    contribute to the prevention of dental problems among the
    population-locally and regionally."

    # # # #

    About COAF

    The Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) is a non-profit organization,
    founded in 2003, that aims to reduce poverty through the revitalization
    of rural Armenia and the realization of projects that are instrumental
    for the development of rural children and youth. With the introduction
    of its novel approach to clustering in February 2006, COAF is currently
    implementing the "Model Cluster" Comprehensive Rural Development Program
    working in six villages in Baghramyan Region of Armavir District. The
    key components of COAF's Model Cluster comprise community development
    including Health, Social and Education Programs, as well as
    Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Economic Development. For the past six
    years, about 22,000 rural residents and over 4,600 children from Argina,
    Dalarik, Lernagog, Karakert, Miasnikian and Shenik have benefited from
    COAF's continuous development efforts and improved schools,
    kindergartens, health clinics, sport complexes, community and
    psycho-social centers, capacity building trainings and workshops and
    multi-faceted business development opportunities.

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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