The person deprived of liberty asked for the support of the Human Rights Defender in order to organize a medical treatment, specifically heart stenting prescribed by the doctor. In accordance with the addressed complaint, the citizen has a disability of the second group and cardiac-related health issues. The medical service of the penitentiary institution is delaying to organize the indicated surgery for the purpose of treatment, which has led to a deterioration of the health condition.

Regarding the issue, the Human Rights Defender addressed letters to the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Armenia within the framework of the discussion procedure.

As a result, the person deprived of liberty was subjected to the necessary examination and stenting was performed.