Iranian Health Minister

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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, Malaysia agree to develop health tourism

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The Iranian Health minister described the strengthening of health tourism between Iran and Malaysia as important considering the capabilities and capacities of the two countries.

Sanctions endanger Iranian people's health: Health min

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education said that the sanctions have prevented the people of Iran from gaining access to some foreign-made medicines and medical equipment.

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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.

Iran donates 200,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses to Burkina Faso

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Iran has donated as many as 200,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Burkina Faso, according to the Iranian health minister on Monday.

Iran sports minister in stable condition: health min.(+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian health minister said that the sports minister Sajjadi who sustained serious injuries in Thursday's helicopter crash is in stable condition and will be transferred to Terhan to receive further treatment.

Iran ready to facilitate health diplomacy in region: min.

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Stating that Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to ease health diplomacy in the region, Iranian Health Minister Bahram Einollahi announced the development of joint cooperation with Republic of Tajikistan in the health field.

First case of monkeypox detected in Iran: health ministry

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The spokesman for the Iranian ministry of health said on Tuesday that the first case of monkeypox was detected in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz.

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Unilateral sanctions on Iran obstacle to contain COVID-19

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Health Minister said that unilateral US sanctions imposed on Iran are a serious obstacle to realize fundamental right of Islamic Republic of Iran to access necessary tools to control and combat coronavirus.

Total number of administrated vaccines exceeded 124m doses

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – According to the Ministry of Health, the total number of vaccines injected in the country reached 124,042534 doses.

Daily death toll in Iran on the decrease: health ministry

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian health ministry said in a statement on Wednesday that 12,298 new cases of Coviod-19 were detected across the country since Tuesday.

Iran to begin vaccinating teens tomorrow: health minister

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian health minister said on Saturday that vaccinating teenagers between the ages of 12 to 18 will start from tomorrow.

Iran to administer 50 mn vaccines by end of summer

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Iran's new Health Minister Bahram Einollah has said that the country will break Germany's record of weekly administering of 5 million doses of vaccines.

Vaccinating people aged above 18 on Kish island begins

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Vaccinatinating the inhabitants of Kish Island in the Persian Gulf who age above 18 against the Coronavirus began as part of an Iranian government emergency plan.

Iran reports 292 new deaths, 34,433 new cases of Covid-19

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) –A statement by the Health Ministry said on Thursday that the coronavirus took the lives of 292 Iranians and infected 34,433 more people in the past 24 hours since Wednesday.

Iran reports 33,817 news cases of Covid-19, 303 deaths Wed.

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – According to the Iranian Health Ministry on Wednesday, 33,817 new cases of COVID-19 infections were detected across the country in the past 24 hours since Tuesday while the disease has killed 303 people.

Iran unveils home-grown Sputnik V vaccines on Saturday

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Iran unveiled on Saturday its copy of Russian-made Sputnik V vaccines to fight coronavirus in a ceremony attended by the health officials.

Iran receives 2nd consignment of Sputnik-V vaccines

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Iran received on Friday the second consignment of Russian-made Sputnik-V vaccines developed to curb the COVID-19 contagious disease, according to a Health Ministry official.

Iran COVID-19 update: 6,312 new cases, 177 deaths

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 6,312 COVID-19 infections and 177 deaths due to respiratory disease in the past 24 hours.

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US continued oppression against Iran amid pandemic

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki condemned the continued US economic war against Iran amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rouhani urges Health Min. to remind observing health protocols continuously

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on the Ministry of Health and Medical Education to present necessary warnings on the dire consequences of lack of observing health protocols.

Iran’s COVID-19 intl. standing to transform soon: health min.

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Iran's health minister has announced that the country’s situation on the world stage in regards to containing the coronavirus outbreak will “greatly change” in coming days.

Iran coronavirus updates: 23,049 confirmed cases, 1,812 deaths, 8,376 recovered

TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – As of Monday, the death toll from the novel coronavirus outbreak, officially known as COVID-19, in Iran has risen to 1,812 with 23,049 confirmed cases and 8,376 recovered.

Most effective anti-coronavirus drug developed in Iran: dep. min.

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Iranian deputy health minister Reza Malekzadeh announced on Saturday that the country has been successful in developing the most effective drug to treat coronavirus patients.

Rouhani appreciates medical staff for fighting against coronavirus outbreak

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani appreciated the medical staff's efforts to combat COVID-19 outbreak in the country.

Coronavirus cases hit 245 in Iran: official

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – According to a senior official in Iran’s health ministry on Wednesday, the death toll from the coronavirus outbreak, officially known as COVID-19, in Iran rose to 26 with 245 confirmed cases.

Leader hails services of Iranian medical staff in combat against coronavirus

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – The Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei hailed the efforts and services of the Iranian health ministry, doctors, nurses and medical staff in combat to beat the outbreak of coronavirus.

Army voices readiness for fight against COVID-19

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari expressed readiness to work in cooperation with the Health Ministry in the battle against the novel coronavirus epidemic in the country.