On Wednesday in the “28Mall” the staff of the Children Oncology Clinic in collaboration with students of the Baku branch of the Moscow Sechenov Medical Institute carried out event dedicated to the Day of the fight against pediatric oncology.
"The purpose of our action is to draw attention to such an important problem as childhood cancer; and 1-1.5% of malignant cancers occurring in children. This is a problem not only of healthcare system, but also of the entire state. In children, the disease is expressed mainly in the form of embryonic tumors. However, a large part is suffering from leukemia.
Azerbaijan annually registers 350 sick children. The results of their treatment is better than of adults. For example, 80-85% of patients can be cured," said the oncologist Reiman Ismailzade.
Children's Cancer Hospital in Azerbaijan was first established in 2012 under the National Cancer Center.—06D—
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On May 2, Chairman of the Central Election Commission Mazakhir Panakhov announced a decision that stirred up political discussions in Azerbaijan that parliamentary elections scheduled for November could be postponed to an early date. The rationale? This coincides with COP29, the UN Climate Change Conference to be held in Azerbaijan in November this year.
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The destruction of green spaces in Baku have ignited public concern as construction activities have been spotted in several parks around the city, with social media images capturing the progress. Notably, in the Narimanov district, near the "Dostlug" cinema in the Park of Martyrs, residents report that trees have been cut down and areas fenced off for the construction of high-rise buildings.
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On Tuesday, rain is expected in Baku and Absheron, sometimes intense with thunderstorms; and the northwest wind. The air temperature will drop to +13+15 degrees during the day. Precipitation will also occur in the regions of the country, in some places intense; and easterly wind. The air temperature in the lowlands during the day will be +15+20, in the mountains +7+12.
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On May 6, cloudy weather is expected in Baku and Absheron. Rain and thunderstorm is expected in the evening and at night. The wind is northwest. The air temperature at night is +10+14, during the day +15+19 degrees.
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