Health Issues

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).

Taliban official says Iran supports Afghanistan health sector

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – A Taliban official says the Islamic Republic supports Afghannisyan health sector in different fields.

Doctors concerned about health of Queen Elizabeth: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Doctors are concerned about the health of Queen Elizabeth and have recommended the 96-year-old remains under medical supervision, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday.

Taliban minister visits Iran to discuss bilateral cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Qalandar Ibad, the current acting Minister of Public Health of Afghanistan arrived in Tehran on Monday at the head of a health delegation.

Deadly flood in Afghanistan leaves 20 killed (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Taliban officials reported that 20 people were killed due to the heavy flooding in Logar.

Leader attends Muharram mourning ceremony on Ashura night

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended the mourning ceremony of Imam Hussein (PBUH) on Ashura night held at Imam Khomeini (RA) Husseiniyah on Sunday.

Finnish envoy:

Iran among successful states in health area

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to Tehran Kari Kahiluoto has said that Iran is among successful countries in the health area.

Iran's health diplomacy pays off in Iraq

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – The visit of Iranian Health Minister Bahram Einollahi to Iraq is result-oriented as the latest news released that the health protocol for the Arbaeen procession has been finalized.

Iran, Iraq discuss fighting against global epidemics

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – The Iranian Health Minister Bahram Einollahi met and held talks with Sayyid Ammar al-Hakim, the leader of the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement.

Monkeypox presents moderate risk to public health: WHO

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – World Health Organization has announced that monkeypox presents a moderate risk to public health.

WHO head praises Iran success in fighting Covid-19

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The Director-General of the World Health Organization Dr. Tedros Adhanom has held a meeting with the Iranian health minister in Geneva during which he hailed Iran for the successful containing of the Covid-19 pandemic.

WHO confirms 80 cases of monkeypox in 11 countries

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – The World Health Organization has said, about 80 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in 11 countries, warning that more cases are likely to be reported.

Iran ready to medically assist injured in Afghanistan blasts

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) –The Iranian health minister Bahram Einollahi said Friday that all Afghan refugees residing in Iran have benefited from the free vaccination program.

Health minister:

Iran exports Covid-19 vaccines to 10 African countries

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian health minister Bahram Einollahi has said that as many as six centers are manufacturing anti-Covid-19 vaccines in Iran, adding that the Covid-19 vaccines are exported to 10 African countries.

Iran, India discuss expansion of health cooperation

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Director-General of International Cooperation of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education of Iran Mohammad Hossein Niknam met and held talks with the Indian envoy to Tehran Gaddam Dharmendra.

Iran among top 10 in battle against Covid-19: Minister

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The health minister Bahram Einollahi hailed Iran's experience in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, saying above 91% of the Iranian population have received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Ashraf Ghani suffers stroke in Abu Dhabi

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has reportedly suffered a stroke recently at his compound in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi.

Raeisi:

Sports events can be held with limited number of fans

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – The Iranian president has called for easing Covid-19 related restrictions, saying that sports events can be held with a limited number of fans who would observe health operating standards.

How to grow alfalfa microgreens at home

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Alfalfa microgreens are one of the most nutritious microgreens available. For centuries, they have been used in various civilizations worldwide to promote good health.

Frist case of Omicron detected in Iran came from UAE

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian health ministry has confirmed the first case of Omicron Covid-19 variant has been detected in the country.

Iran's Covid-19 daily cases falls to under 2,000

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The Iranian health ministry said in a statement on Saturday that the daily infection rate has decreased sharply recently as more than 50 million Iranian get fully vaccinated.

No cases of Omicron has been detected in Iran: minister

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – The Iranian health minister said that the new variant of Covid-19 has not yet been detected in the country to date, while another official warned that it is highly possible that Omicron will enter the country in the future.

Iran's Shiraz to host intl. conference on women’s health

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Chairman of Health Policy Research Center, professor Kamran Bagheri Lankarani announced that the 10th International Conference on Women's Health is slated to be held on Dec 1-2, 2021 hosted by Iran's Shiraz.

Foreign officials wish Iran FM speedy recovery from Covid-19

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – As the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is going through his treatment after he contracted the Covid-19 illness, he receives more phone calls from foreign officials.

Over 90 million Covid-19 vaccines administered in Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – The Iranian health ministry said Wednesday that more than 90 million of Covid-19 vaccines have been administered in Iran so far.