Health Issues

Qatar, Iraq interested in boosting health co-op with Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Qatari and Iraqi officials have expressed interest in enhancing cooperation with Iran in the health sector.

Gaza death toll passes 27,000: Health Ministry

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – The Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip says the number of Palestinians killed by the Zionist regime since October 7 has risen to 27,019.

Iranian researchers produce disposable ECG electrode

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Researchers at an Iranian knowledge-based company have managed to produce disposable electrodes used in electrocardiograph devices.

Gaza death toll rises to 15,207: health ministry

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The Gaza Strip health ministry said Saturday that the number of martyrs in the Zionist Israeli regime's attacks has increased to 15,207 people.

Palestinian official:

Gaza health situation catastrophic due to medicine shortage

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – A senior health official in Gaza has raised the alarm over the dire situation of hospitals in the northern part of the besieged enclave despite a truce, describing it as “catastrophic” amid a lack of medicine and fuel.

Iran, WHO strengthen coop. on healthcare infrastructures

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – The World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with the World Bank and the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME), is spearheading a transformative initiative to enhance healthcare access in Iran.

IRGC naval forces hold pro-Palestine drill in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The commander of the Basij Third Naval District of the IRGC Navy in the north of the Persian Gulf said that the IRGC vessels held a naval drill in support of the people of Gaza Strip on Saturday.

'30 Iran-made medicines registered in Lebanon'

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Lebanon's Minister of Public Health says that 30 Iran-made medicines have been registered in Lebanon, adding "We are ready to register Iranian medicines that are of high quality and cheaper than equivalents."

Iran breaks US monopoly in production of stroke medication

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Iran has managed to develop Alteplase (Altelyse), becoming the second producer after the US of the medicine used to treat acute ischemic stroke.

Iran, Iraq health ministers talk by phone about Arbaeen

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – In a telephone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart, Iran's health minister appreciated the cooperation of Iraqi medical personnel in providing services to Iranian pilgrims.

Surgeon extracts live worm from patient’s brain: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Australian neurosurgeon finds parasitic worm in woman’s brain while investigating 'mystery illness', news media reported.

99% of taken medicine Iran-made: Minister

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – The Iranian Health Minister Bahram Einollahi says that 99 percent of taken medicine in the country is domestically-made.

Iran surgeon finds treatment for rare gynecological disease

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – A prominent Iranian physician and surgeon has for the first time managed to find a method to treat a rare gynecological disease in the world.

Brazil’s Parana declares emergency state due to bird flu

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – The southern Brazilian state of Parana, which borders Paraguay, has declared a 180-day emergency due to the detection of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza among migratory birds, the regional government said.

End of Covid-19 state of emergency announced in Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian health ministry announced the end of the Covid-19 state of emergency in a statement on Tuesday, saying that the regulations related to the compulsory wearing of facemasks have been officially lifted.

Iran, Iraq health ministers ink MoU

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian Health Minister Bahram Einollahi and his Iraqi counterpart Saleh Al-Hasnawi in a meeting on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on health issues.

Iran emerging as health tourism hub in region: Raeisi

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says that health tourism in the country has attracted patients from neighboring countries and even Central Asian states who prefer to get medical care in Iran rather than in Europe.

Health Min.:

Iran could curb COVID-19 despite sanctions

TEHRAN, Jun 03 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education has said that the Islamic Republic defeated COVID-19 pandemic despite being under sanctions.

Health minister:

1.2 million foreign patients treated in Iranian hospitals

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Health Minister Bahram Einollahi says the country has made remarkable progress in the field of health since the 1979 Islamic Revolution as more than 1.2 million foreign patients were treated in Iranian hospitals last year.

Iran donates medicines worth $1.8 million to Sri Lanka

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – The government of Iran has donated a consignment of essential medicines, including cancer medicines, worth over $1.8 million to Sri Lanka.

Health min.:

Iran ready to ease export of medical equipment to Afghanistan

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education expressed Iran's readiness to facilitate the development of the export of medicine and medical equipment to Afghanistan.

Why traveling to Iran for cosmetic surgery is smart choice

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Cosmetic surgery has become an increasingly popular option for individuals looking to enhance their physical appearance.

How to measure body fat?

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Body fat measurement is an essential aspect of maintaining good health and fitness.

20 states demanding Iran medicine: official

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Minister of Health and Medical Education of Iran Bahram Einollahi has said that 20 countries are demanding Iran-made medicines and medical equipment.

Spanish health workers hold protest: report

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Hundreds of thousands of Spain's health workers have held a huge Madrid protest over the state of the health system, news outlets reported.

Iran, Nicaragua ready to cooperate in health field

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Iranian and Nicaraguan officials have voiced readiness to cooperate in the health sector.

Iran, Iraq to enhance ties in health diplomacy

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iran and Iraq are to bolster relations in health diplomacy, Pir-Hossein Kolivand, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said.

Iran, Cuba to step up cooperation in health field

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Iranian health minister stressed the expansion of strategic cooperation between Iran and Cuba in the field of health, saying good grounds are laid for improving bilateral health and medical cooperation.

Iran health minister arrives in Egypt for WHO meeting

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Iran's health minister has traveled to Cairo to attend the 69th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean (RC69).