Health

Tehran opens public university childhood cancer centre as officials promise lower costs

A new childhood cancer diagnosis and treatment centre has opened at Hakim Children's Hospital in Tehran, with officials saying it could ease the financial burden on families.

Iran Launches National Oral Health Campaign From October 17

The Health Ministry announced a national oral health campaign that will run from October 17 through October 23....

Iranian Red Crescent Expands Public Health Outreach in La Paz

The Iranian Red Crescent Society initiated a broad public health outreach project through its specialized clinic in La...

Iran Launches National Cancer Care Network With Free Breast Cancer Screening

The Health Ministry has launched a national cancer care network to improve medical services across the country. Health...

Iran and WHO Launch Plan to Eliminate Human Rabies by 2030

Health authorities in Tehran recently joined forces with global public health leaders to combat a preventable viral threat....

Iran’s Healthcare System Struggles With Rising Drug Prices and Growing Supply Shortages

Iran is facing severe disruptions in its pharmaceutical sector following statements from the country's highest health official. Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarghandi recently confirmed a...

Iran and Tajikistan Strengthen Blood Transfusion Cooperation

The Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization and health authorities in Tajikistan recently formalized a landmark cooperation agreement. Consequently, this bilateral partnership establishes a structured framework...

Iran and Kazakhstan and Belarus Strengthen Healthcare Cooperation Through New Strategic Talks

Iran’s Ministry of Health held strategic virtual conferences with health authorities from Kazakhstan and Belarus on Monday. Iranian officials organized these bilateral sessions to...

Iran Sees Sharp Surge in Medicine Prices as Some Drugs Rise by Over 500%

Reports reveal a significant surge in medicine prices in Iran across various pharmaceutical categories. The sharp price hikes affected 82 pharmaceutical products from a...

Iran Launches First Plant-Based Pharmaceutical Gummies for Children

Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based pharmaceutical firm have developed the nation's first plant-based children's dietary supplement. This innovative chewable product replaces conventional bitter pills...

Iran Launches Strategic National Initiative to Boost Female Blood Donation Rates to 30 Percent

Iranian government officials launched a comprehensive national initiative targeting a significant increase in female blood donation participation this year. Zahra Behrouz-Azar confirmed that women...