Learn More: sheniekimi.ge (PHIG’s public health portal)
What it is
sheniekimi.ge is operated by the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG) to provide the public with trustworthy, plain-language health information. The portal focuses on health news, health promotion, and the popularization of evidence-based medicine for everyone—patients, families, students, journalists, and frontline professionals.
What you’ll find
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Health news in Georgian: timely updates, explainers, and myth-busting pieces that translate complex topics into clear actions.
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Prevention & promotion: vaccination reminders, screening explainers, healthy lifestyle tips, mental-health self-help, and risk-reduction guides.
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How-to guides: when to see a family doctor, navigating referrals and prescriptions, using e-health tools.
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Medicines & supplements basics: reading labels, permitted health claims, and safety notes tailored to Georgia’s context.
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Safety & alerts: where to report suspected adverse reactions and how to check official notices and recalls.
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Teacher & student corner: printable handouts, quick slides, and FAQs for classes and community sessions.
Why it matters
Georgia needs accessible, reliable health communication. sheniekimi.ge helps close the gap between policy, science, and daily decisions—amplifying health promotion and public understanding.
Editorial approach
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Independent & practical: edited by PHIG with input from clinicians and public-health experts.
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Evidence-based & plain-language: links to source guidance; content designed for quick reading and sharing.
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Public-interest focus: no advertising influence; content prioritizes community benefit.
How to use it
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Start with the Learn More hub for quick overviews and safety tips.
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Follow deep-dive links on sheniekimi.com for full articles, videos, and printables.
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Share resources with patients, schools, workplaces, and local media.
Important
Information on sheniekimi.ge supports—not replaces—professional medical advice. In emergencies, call local emergency services.
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A new scientific commentary published in the Georgian Medical Journal examines the ethical and legal foundations for including critically ill patients in clinical research. The article is based on international standards and the Georgian regulatory context and is available in English with a DOI.
An overview of the evolution of ISO 15189—from a technical laboratory standard to a foundation of patient safety and health system trust—highlighting the roles of international organisations, WHO, and modern accreditation frameworks.