Sharpening surgical scalpels on barber’s leather straps was once the reality in Armenia’s hospitals, an observation that inspired Dr. Krikor Deramerian to rethink how the diaspora can be involved in building lasting solutions in the country. He now works to shift Armenia’s healthcare from one-off aid trips to sustainable, preventive care that empowers local physicians and improves patient outcomes. In this conversation, he also considers what makes diaspora engagement meaningful when it’s tied to real systemic change.0:38- The story behind Med-Aid2:48- Different approaches to medical aid in Armenia 5:41- Capacity building for physicians in Armenia 8:03- Being the change you want to see 11:38- What success means for Med-Aid 13:40- Importance of outcome-based care#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ