World digest

The Nelson Mandela Foundation Join the Mandela Remembrance Walk and Run from anywhere in the world this year Covid-19 has put an end to all physical mass participation events this year - including the Mandela Remembrance Walk and Run. But while you may not be able to join us this year as usual in the shadow of the Union Buildings - where Madiba was inaugurated as South Africa’s first democratic President - you can still participate and be part of this special event in support of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE HEYDAR ALIYEV FOUNDATION, COCHLEAR IMPLANTATION OPERATIONS HAVE STARTED FOR HEARING-IMPAIRED CHILDREN   With the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, cochlear implantation operations have begun for a group of children of various ages with hearing impairments. The project as a whole will cover up to 90 people. In 2015, the Heydar Aliyev Foundation implemented the "Cochlear implantation" program. At the next stage, with the support of the Foundation, cochlear implantation operations were continued.

NEW LIFE OF THE OLD CITY Restoration and conservation works are being carried out in the Azerbaijani historical and architectural reserve "Icherisheher" (the old city of Baku), which is included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List, on the initiative of first lady Mehriban Aliyeva and with the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation. President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva reviewed the progress of the work. The cultural monument, which also covers the Gate of Gosh Gala, testifies to the ancient and rich history of Azerbaijan.

At the initiative of the world health organization with the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, State Agency for compulsory health insurance, Associations for the management of medical territorial units and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Azerbaijan started the project REACT-C19. The aim of the project is rapid development of basic skills related to the treatment of patients infected with COVID-10 in hospitals of Azerbaijan.