The Health Ministry’s expenditures have decreased by 5.3 billion drams compared to 2024
In the 2025 State Budget, the Ministry of Health will be allocated 1 billion 629 million drams, which is a decrease of 5.3 billion drams compared to 2024. This was reported in the National Assembly by Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan.
Current expenses will decrease by 2.5%, while capital expenditures will increase by 1.8% or 216 million drams.
The Finance Minister added that the 2024 budget included funds for the implementation of comprehensive health insurance, which was not introduced in 2024 and is also not included in the 2025 expenses. If this amount is disregarded, the 2025 budget will increase by 12.7 billion drams compared to the 2024 budget.
According to Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan, the 2025 budget is somewhat problematic. She noted that they will continue working to secure additional funds for healthcare.