Bone Marrow Transplantation: Opportunities and Challenges in Armenia

Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation may be associated with various complications that patients need to overcome during treatment. It is essential to diagnose these complications promptly, manage them effectively, and prevent them whenever possible.

Karen Meliksetyan, Head of the Bone Marrow Transplantation Department at the “Yeolyan” Hematology and Oncology Center, was a guest on the Public Radio of Armenia program “I Am Healthy.”

During the interview, the specialist spoke about bone marrow transplantation—one of the most complex medical procedures worldwide—which represents a modern and, in some cases, the only effective treatment option for certain blood disorders.

The procedure is quite costly. However, compared to many developed countries, it is performed in Armenia under more affordable conditions, ensuring an optimal balance between cost and quality.

For allogeneic bone marrow transplantation in Armenia, regardless of diagnosis, each patient receives state support that covers part of the treatment costs. For patients under the age of 25, the remaining amount is covered by the City of Smile Charitable Foundation. For patients aged 26 and above, the remaining costs are typically covered by families, individual fundraising efforts, or other charitable organizations.

The full interview is available below.