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Azerbaijan: hospitals and centres

Leukaemia treatment needs a specialised centre with a haematology laboratory, a blood bank, infection-control facilities and an experienced team. This chapter explains where such care is provided in Azerbaijan and what is worth asking a centre.

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On a dark navy background, a hospital campus at night in translucent glass with warm windows and a glowing blood drop above the entrance.
Figure 1.The specialised centre in Baku brings diagnosis, treatment and blood services together.

01Short answer

The main public institution for leukaemia in Azerbaijan is the national haematology centre in Baku (under TƏBİB). It treats blood diseases in adults and children and runs blood services and bone marrow transplantation; transplants have been performed since 2014. Some other public and private hospitals in Baku also have haematology departments. Specialised care in the regions is limited, so treatment usually takes place in Baku. The referring doctor determines the specific unit and doctor.

02Simple explanation

The main centre is the National haematology centre in Baku.

Children are treated in paediatric haematology units, adults in adult units.

When choosing a centre, ask about experience, the laboratory, blood supply and 24-hour contact.

03Scientific explanation

Transplant experience: according to Tibb Qazeti (AZERTAC) in 2024, bone marrow transplantation in Azerbaijan has been carried out at the National Centre since 2014, and by autumn 2024, 191 patients had received a transplant, most of them with thalassaemia.

Choosing a centre: the American Cancer Society suggests asking about experience with the disease, the make-up of the team, whether the necessary tests are done on site and whether your insurance is accepted.

04What happens in the body?

National haematology centre

Created in 2019 by merging the Thalassaemia Centre and a haematology institute. Diagnosis, chemotherapy, blood services and transplantation are in one place. Check addresses and phone numbers on the centre’s official website (mhtm.az).

Children and adults

Childhood leukaemia is treated in separate paediatric haematology and oncology units, which may have their own rules, such as a parent staying with the child. Your doctor will tell you which unit to go to.

On a dark navy background, two glowing doors side by side: one with a teddy-bear symbol, one with a cross.
Figure 2.Children and adults are treated in different units.

What to ask a centre

How much experience do you have with this type of leukaemia? Where are genetic tests done? How are blood and platelet transfusions organised? Whom do I call at night? Can a relative stay with me?

On a dark navy background, a translucent five-item checklist with ticks: microscope, IV bag, shield, team, phone.
Figure 3.The right questions to a centre make treatment easier.

05The road to hospital

From referral to going home.

Referral — Get a referral from your doctor.1ReferralGet a referral from your doctor.
Registration — Register with your documents.2RegistrationRegister with your documents.
Ward — Your room and the ward routine.3WardYour room and the ward routine.
Discharge — Home with your documents.4DischargeHome with your documents.
The right addressYou reach the right unit faster.
PreparedYour documents are in order.
ConfidenceYou know what to expect from the centre.

06Key points at a glance

TopicIn brief
National haematology centreCreated in 2019 by merging the Thalassaemia Centre and a haematology institute. Diagnosis, chemotherapy, blood services and transplantation are in one place. Check addresses and phone numbers on the centre’s official website (mhtm.az).
Children and adultsChildhood leukaemia is treated in separate paediatric haematology and oncology units, which may have their own rules, such as a parent staying with the child. Your doctor will tell you which unit to go to.
What to ask a centreHow much experience do you have with this type of leukaemia? Where are genetic tests done? How are blood and platelet transfusions organised? Whom do I call at night? Can a relative stay with me?

07Key terms

Specialised centre
A hospital with an experienced team and equipment for particular diseases.
Department / unit
A section of a hospital for a particular specialty.
Discharge summary
A summary of treatment given when you leave hospital.
Transplantation
The transfer of blood-forming stem cells.

08Key points

  • The main centre is in Baku.
  • Transplants since 2014.
  • Separate units for children.
  • Check addresses on the official website.
  • Do not hesitate to ask the centre questions.

09Frequently asked questions

Can leukaemia be treated in a private hospital?

Some private clinics have haematology departments, but costs and capabilities vary. Discuss it with your doctor.

The waiting list is too long?

Acute leukaemia is an emergency and is usually admitted straight away. Describe your condition honestly and show your results.

The address has changed?

Always check the official website or the TƏBİB information line.

10Questions for your doctor

Take these questions to your appointment. The ones you save are collected on the “My questions” page and stay on this device only.

  1. Can leukaemia be treated in a private hospital?

  2. The waiting list is too long?

  3. The address has changed?

My questions

12Sources

  1. State haematology centre (Baku). Official website (in Azerbaijani)
  2. Official website of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Decree on the establishment of the national haematology centre, 23 December 2019 (in Azerbaijani)
  3. Tibbqazeti.az (AZERTAC). International conference marking ten years of bone marrow transplantation in Azerbaijan, 2024 (in Azerbaijani)
  4. American Cancer Society. Where to Find Cancer Care
  5. National Cancer Institute (NCI). Finding Health Care Services
  6. National Research Oncology Center (Astana). Center of Oncohematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation (in Russian)
  7. Scientific Center of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery (Almaty). Bone marrow transplantation department (in Russian)
  8. Kazakhstanskaya Pravda. A chance to be saved: bone marrow transplantation in Kazakhstan, 2023 (in Russian)
  9. News.com.kg. The first bone marrow transplant in Kyrgyzstan was successfully completed, 2024 (in Russian)
  10. Tajik State Medical University. Autologous bone marrow transplantation for adult patients, 2026 (in Russian)
Medical disclaimerThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.
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