Healthcare
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Rouhani thanks ‘health defenders’ on National Doctors Day
TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani congratulated in a message the National Doctors Day to the “heroes who sacrificed their lives to save others”.
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VIDEO: New generation of face masks
TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – New generation of masks called UVMask can be reused due to their ability to disinfect themselves with UV-C light for powerful purification.
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Comprehensive health network: Iran's commitment to universal health coverage
TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Iran has gone far to establish a Primary Health Care (PHC) system in 1981, now covering a population of approximately 82 million rural and urban residents, is considered a great step towards universal health coverage, Dr. Mohammad Hossein Nicknam, Immunologist in Tehran University of Medical Sciences in an exclusive interview told the Tehran Times.
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By: Mehdi Bakhshi
Tireless staff of Kamkar Hospital in Qom
QOM, Apr. 27 (MNA) – The tireless staff of Kamkar Hospital, Qom province, have been providing patients with healthcare services for more than 70 days, since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Iran. Iran's first COVID-19 cases were diagnosed in Kamkar Hospital.
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Iran, Venezuela discuss cooperation in COVID-19 battle
TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Senior Iranian and Venezuelan health officials discussed ways of mutual cooperation to curb the coronavirus pandemic, which has entangled both countries.
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Tehran’s Azadi Tower, Nature Bridge go red on Hemophilia Day
TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Tehran's Azadi Tower and Tabiat (Nature) Bridge were lit up red on Friday night, on the occasion of the World Hemophilia Day (April 17).
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By: Majid Dehghanizadeh
Disinfecting public transportation fleet in Yazd
YAZD, Feb. 26 (MNA) – The officials in the central city of Yazd have geared up the efforts to combat the new coronavirus outbreak by implementing hygienic measures in the city’s public transportation fleet.
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Iraq rejects rumors on closing borders with Iran over virus outbreak
TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iraq’s Health Ministry has dismissed rumors over closing the borders with Iran due to the outbreak of coronavirus in Iran.
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Pakistani official:
Iran’s health system, pioneer in Islamic world
TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Welfare and Poverty Alleviation Sania Nishtar said that Iran’s health system is pioneer in the Islamic world.
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Deputy health min.:
Iran to turn into 1st regional country in covering ‘public health’
TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – The Deputy Minister of Health and Medical Education Iraj Harirchi said that Islamic Republic of Iran will become the first country in the region in covering ‘public health’ system.
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Death of Bahrain's leading Shia cleric denied
TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Following media reports on Bahrain's leading Shia cleric death, the representative of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Ahmed Qassim in Iran said that he is in good health condition.
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By: Alireza Ghamzeh
Health minister visit to Shahroud for project inauguration
SHAHROUD, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeed Namaki toured Shahroud, Semnan province on Tue. morning and visited Shahroud Healthcare and Treatment Network Center. In this visit, the health minister inaugurated Infertility Treatment Complex and Emergency Center of Imam Hussein (AS) Hospital.
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Iranian firm produces veterinary medicine
TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – An Iranian medical firm, based in the northwestern city of Tabriz, has produced a veterinary medicine, which was previously imported into the country.
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By: Saeed Sobhani
Trump vulnerable with his base on healthcare
TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Undoubtedly, the former vice-president of the United States will focus on social services, including health insurance, in the 2020 presidential election race. In this case, Biden can bring the middle and poor Americans. It should not be forgotten that Trump in the field of foreign policy is not well placed in the polls, and only about 40 percent of American citizens confirm their policies in the face of the international system.
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Ardabil hosts 2nd conf. on health tourism
TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – The 2nd Confobition (Conference and Exhibition) on Health Tourism as well as the ECDO-NGOs and Health Tourism Agencies Meeting kicked off on Monday morning in Ardabil, Iran.
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Sanctions have not affected ‘medicine’ yet: MP
TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Chairman of Parliament Healthcare and Treatment Commission Hosseinali Shahriari said on Saturday that sanctions have not had any effect on “drugs” and “medicines” in Iranian pharmaceutical industry.
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VP urges global community to appose US sanctions on health sector
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice-President Es’hagh Jahangiri has called on the global community to stand up against the US’ unilateral sanctions, which have affected the country’s medical sector.
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Iran gains self-sufficiency in hospital infection control equipment
TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – A member of Board of Directors of Association of Manufacturers of Medical and Laboratory Equipment said Mon. that Iran is nearly self-sufficient in manufacturing equipment to control hospital infection.
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Iran Health Expo 2019 to be held in June
TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The 22nd International Exhibition of Medical, Dental, Laboratory Equipment and Pharmaceutical Products, also known as “Iran Health 2019”, will be held at Tehran’s International Permanent Fairground from June 8-11.
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18,000 foreign photos submitted to ‘Mental Health’ photography expo
TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Over 18,000 foreign photos have been submitted to the secretariat of the Mental Health 2018 International Exhibition of Photography.
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$100mn earmarked for production of 2 new vaccines
TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – The Office of Biological Products has received $100 million to fund the production of two new vaccines as recommended by the World Health Organization.
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12 hospitals in Mashhad ready for medical tourists
MASHHAD, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Some 12 hospitals in the northwestern city of Mashhad, Khorasan province, have so far gained the license to admit international patients, a senior official said.
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Iran to host two Intl. health tourism conferences in 2019
TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Iran is set to host two international conferences on medical tourism in 2019, a senior official at the Ministry of Health and Medical Education said.
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Min. promises support to Indian pharma. firms wishing to invest in Iran
TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Minister of Health Hassan Hashemi says Indian pharmaceutical companies will receive support from the Iranian government to facilitate their investment and activities in the country.
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WHO head hails Iran’s contributions to health sector
TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Director-General of World Health Organization (WHO) commended Iran for its Health Reform Plan, deeming it a suitable model for rendering primary healthcare elsewhere.
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Iran, Indonesia sign medical MoU
TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Health ministers of Iran and Indonesia inked a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in the health sector.
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By Setareh Behroozi
Talented conscripts can do military service at knowledge-based companies
TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – The educated and talented conscripts can serve their two years of compulsory military service at knowledge-based companies, the chief conscription officer at the armed forces Mousa Kamali announced in a press conference on Sunday.
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Lack of public awareness about prevalent disease of old age; Alzheimer’s
TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most prevalent diseases associated with old age, but the general public have a limited knowledge of the condition, an expert with the Iran Alzheimer’s Association has said.
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Health min.:
Tehran, Baku to expand medical cooperation
TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Health Minister Hassan Hashemi, heading a delegation to Baku on Thu., said that Iran and Azerbaijan are resolved to expand cooperation in the fields of pharmaceuticals and treatment.
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Health min.:
Iran-Belgium MoUs ‘stepping stone’ to expansion of economic ties
TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Health, Ghazizadeh Hashemi, said Wed. that the agreements signed between Iranian and Belgian companies are a stepping stone to further expansion of economic cooperation.