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WHO reacts to Trump‘s threat to cut off funding amid pandemic

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – The World Health Organization officials on Wednesday said that the acute phase of a pandemic was not the time to cut funding after US President Donald Trump said he would put contributions on hold.

Iran coronavirus cases flattening off: WHO

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that the coronavirus pandemic in Iran is showing signs of “flattening off.”

WHO calls for support nurses, midwives on World Health Day 2020

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – By highlighting the theme of this year’s World Health Day as “Support nurses and midwives” the World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledges the critical role that nurses and midwives play in keeping the world healthy and calls to world leaders to invest in nurses and midwives as part of their commitment to health for all.

Initial steps taken by EU in launching “INSTEX” are ‘insufficient’: Pres. Rouhani

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that preliminary and initial steps taken by EU in the field of launching financial channels dubbed “INSTEX” are positive but ‘insufficient’.

Iran in a letter to WHO:

US economic, banking restrictions on Iran 'crime against humanity' amid pandemic

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) –Iran's Permanent Representative to the UN office in Geneva said in a letter to the World Health Organization (WHO) chief that the imposition and intensification of US sanctions on Iran amidst the coronavirus pandemic amount to a "crime against humanity".

OFID to provide Iran with $500,000 aid

TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – Iranian ministry of finance announced on Thursday that OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) is to provide the Islamic Republic with a 500-thousand-dollar aid to assist it in its combat against COVID-19.

US has potential of becoming coronavirus epicenter, says WHO

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday it was seeing a “very large acceleration” in coronavirus infections in the United States which had the potential of becoming the new epicenter.

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Iran voices readiness to share scientific experience with world to fight COVID-19 pandemic

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – Minister of Science, Research and Technology Manour Gholami said that Iran is ready to share its experiences and scientific findings with the world countries in the fight against the novel coronavirus global pandemic, also known as COVID-19.

WHO delivers its 7th medical consignment to Iran to combat COVID-19

TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – Following the increasing trend of outbreak of novel coronavirus global pandemic, World Health Organization (WHO) delivered its 7th humanitarian aid emergency package to the Iranian officials on Monday.

US agrees on suspending parts of Iran sanctions, says WHO Director-General

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom said that the US administration has agreed to suspend part of its sanctions against Iran at this time of crisis.

WHO emphasizes staying home, avoiding travel amid coronavirus outbreak

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – World Health Organization (WHO)’s Representative Office in Iran urged all Iranians to stay at home, avoid travel and cancel Nowruz (New Iranians Year)’s visits to celebrate the spring.

Health min. describes status of coronavirus in Iran to WHO head

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeed Namaki and the Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom held a teleconference on Wednesday on the latest issues on coronavirus outbreak in Iran.

Global coronavirus death toll climbs to 7,989

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – According to the latest reports, 198,739 people have so far been diagnosed with COVID-19 epidemic around the world, with the death toll having jumped to 7,989.

Iran on right track in combat against coronavirus: WHO officials

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – The visiting World Health Organization (WHO) officials evaluated Iran's actions in containing the highly contagious COVID-19 as admirable, admitting that the country is on the right track in combat against the virus.

Iran never to forget friends of hardship: Mousavi

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi appreciated the efforts of some countries sending humanitarian aids to Iran to counter the coronavirus outbreak, saying that Iran never forgets its friends of hardship.

Iran doing its best in combating COVID-19 despite sanctions: WHO

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) says Iran is doing its best in the fight against the novel coronavirus despite a lack of sufficient equipment and facilities mainly caused by the US sanctions.

Global coronavirus update: 126,369 infected, 4,633 deaths

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – As of Thursday, the novel coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19, has infected 126,369 people in 124 countries, claiming 4,663 lives, while the figures stood at 119,245 and 4,300 respectively the day before.

Coding cigarette packages, another step in line with FCTC

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Creation of a system for tracking cigarette packs from the factory to the retail level is a critical move to block illicit tobacco products' trade in Iran in line with WHO's FCTC programs.

Measures taken by Iran in fight against coronavirus ‘admirable’: WHO reps.

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Representatives of World Health Organization (WHO) hailed and admired preventive measures taken by the Islamic Republic of Iran in universities, academic centers and metropolis Tehran in the fight against outbreak and containing of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

Iran able to curb coronavirus in a month: WHO official

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – The Regional Emergency Director for the World Health Organization (WHO) Richard Brennan estimated that Iran is capable of curbing the coronavirus outbreak within a month.

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Iran's 1st positive case of coronavirus registered on Feb. 19

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – The Regional Emergency Director for the World Health Organization (WHO) Richard Brennan announced on Sunday that Iran's first positive case of coronavirus registered on February 19, 2020.

WHO representatives visit Forghani Hospital in Qom

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – WHO representatives visited coronavirus patients' Forghani Hospital in Qom province on Sunday.

WHO director urges countries to use Iran’s experience in fight against coronavirus

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – The Regional Emergency Director for the World Health Organization (WHO) Richard Brennan called on countries in the region to use fruitful experiences of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the fight against the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

WHO delegation to make trip to Qom

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – According to the announcement of Qom University of Medical Sciences, WHO representatives are to make a trip to the Iranian province, where coronavirus outbreak commenced.

Zarif urges govts, airlines to assist Iranian citizens return home

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Referring to the flight cancellations due to the coronavirus outbreak, Iranian Foreign Minister has urged relevant governments and airlines to assist Iranian citizens to return home.