The News in Brief
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Prepared by Messenger Staff
Tbilisi City Hall Announces Full Financing for all Beneficiaries of the 'Breast Cancer Medicines' Program
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze has announced that as of January 2024, the Tbilisi City Hall will completely cover all costs for the Breast Cancer Medicine program, providing 100% funding for all beneficiaries.
Under the previously existing program, the mentioned medicines were funded at 80%, and in some cases, at 50%, for individuals without the status of social vulnerability.
"Within the framework of the program, expensive medicinal drugs will be 100% financed for all beneficiaries, similar to citizens classified as socially vulnerable.
Before the mentioned change, the city's health care and social services provided only 80%, and in some cases, 50%, of the services offered by the program to individuals without socially vulnerable status. This decision will significantly ease the financial burden of patients and their families," Kaladze said.
Foreign Affairs Minister Ilia Darchiashvili Meets NATO Representative Javier Colomina
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Ilia Darchiashvili, held a meeting with Javier Colomina, NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia.
According to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting covered priority issues related to NATO-Georgia political and practical cooperation.
"A positive assessment was provided for the dynamic and content-laden agenda of the current year. During the meeting, particular emphasis was placed on the European Union's decision of historical importance for Georgia, which will also contribute to the country's NATO accession process.
The parties discussed the security environment in the region, and Javier Colomina once again confirmed the Alliance's unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia. The conversation also touched on the NATO Washington Summit planned for 2024.
Ilia Darchiashvili thanked Javier Colomina for his contribution to the progress in the Euro-Atlantic integration process," reads the statement.
Tbilisi City Hall Announces Full Financing for all Beneficiaries of the 'Breast Cancer Medicines' Program
Under the previously existing program, the mentioned medicines were funded at 80%, and in some cases, at 50%, for individuals without the status of social vulnerability.
"Within the framework of the program, expensive medicinal drugs will be 100% financed for all beneficiaries, similar to citizens classified as socially vulnerable.
Before the mentioned change, the city's health care and social services provided only 80%, and in some cases, 50%, of the services offered by the program to individuals without socially vulnerable status. This decision will significantly ease the financial burden of patients and their families," Kaladze said.
Foreign Affairs Minister Ilia Darchiashvili Meets NATO Representative Javier Colomina
According to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting covered priority issues related to NATO-Georgia political and practical cooperation.
"A positive assessment was provided for the dynamic and content-laden agenda of the current year. During the meeting, particular emphasis was placed on the European Union's decision of historical importance for Georgia, which will also contribute to the country's NATO accession process.
The parties discussed the security environment in the region, and Javier Colomina once again confirmed the Alliance's unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia. The conversation also touched on the NATO Washington Summit planned for 2024.
Ilia Darchiashvili thanked Javier Colomina for his contribution to the progress in the Euro-Atlantic integration process," reads the statement.