Medicine

Chinese laboratory works on pills to defy ageing

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – A longevity startup in the south of China is working to develop anti-ageing pills.

Iran among world’s top 10 states using radiopharmaceutical

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – A member of the Board of Directors of Iran's nuclear medicine society announced that Iran is among the top ten countries in the world in the use of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnosis and treatment.

International scientists create anticancer nanocatalyst

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – A group of International scientists, including Iranians, successfully created a multifaceted nanocomposite that can revolutionize antioxidant and anticancer drug development.

Iran achieves over 90% self-sufficiency in medicine production

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – A senior member of Tehran Pharmacists Association said Iran now produces more than 90% of its needed medicines domestically.

Health Ministry:

Iran leads region in reproductive medicine publications

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Health Ministry states that the country has ranked first in West Asia in terms of the number of published articles and citations in reproductive medicine.

Japan begins human trials of universal artificial blood

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Japan has launched clinical trials for a synthetic, universally compatible blood substitute, marking a potential breakthrough in emergency medicine and transfusion systems, especially for under-resourced nations.

Iran Autism Association:

Western sanctions impose severe restrictions on patients

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Iran Autism Association (IAA) says the West’s threats and cruel sanctions against the country have imposed severe restrictions on patients suffering the disease.

For thyroid cancer treatment;

Iran unveils domestic radiopharmaceutical’s raw material

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran has unveiled a domestically produced chemical product as the raw material for radiopharmaceutical used in the treatment of thyroid cancer.

EU sanctions directly impact Iran’s medicine imports: IFDA

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – The deputy head of Iran’s Food and Drug Administration (IFDA) says the European Union’s sanctions have directly affected the country’s pharmaceutical imports.

Iran achieves 99% self-sufficiency in medicine production

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – The Director General of International Affairs at the Ministry of Health says that the Islamic Republic of Iran has achieved 99% self-sufficiency in pharmaceutical production.

Iran exports $104 million medicines overseas in H1: IRICA

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Iran exported $104.6 million worth of medicines in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 to September 21, 2024), the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) reported.

Iran poised to become world’s third pharmaceutical power

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Iran took preliminary steps to turn into the third pharmaceutical power in the worldwide.

Mpox virus can be halted, brought under control: WHO

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – The World Health Organization secretary general said on Friday that the new mpox virus can be halted and brought under control.

9 infants die of whooping cough outbreak in UK

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Nine infants have died since the beginning of an outbreak of whooping cough in November last year, according to figures released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on Thursday.

Despite sanctions;

Iran exports medicinal, pharmaceutical products to 50 states

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – The Iran Food and Drug Administration (IFDA) says the country exports raw materials and pharmaceutical products to approximately 50 countries around the world.

Official:

Iran capable to export medicines, medical equipment to Africa

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Iran has the potential to export medicines and medical equipment to 20 African countries, the director of the Iranian Food and Drug Administration (IFDA) for international affairs said.

Iran one of most successful medicine exporters in region

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – The head of the Iran Food and Drug Administration (IFDA) described Iran as one of the most successful medicine exporters in the region.

Iran ready to export medicine to Armenia: Official

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran says it is ready to export Iran-made pharmaceutical products to Armenia.

Iran exports extract of medicinal herbs to Europe, Americas

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – A member of the Union of Manufacturers and Exporters of Medicinal Plants said the extract of medicinal herbs produced according to the world’s latest standards is exported from Iran to American and European countries.

TPOI:

Iran exports $100 million of medicines overseas annually

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – The director general of the America and Europe Affairs Office of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran said $100 million worth of drugs and medicines have been exported from the country so far since March 21, 2023.

AEOI unveils radiopharmaceutical for prostate cancer

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has unveiled its latest diagnostic radiopharmaceutical for prostate cancer.

Injectable anti-cancer drug unveiled in Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – An Iranian knowledge-based company developed an injectable drug used in the treatment of a broad range of cancers.

Iranian medics call on UN chief to prevent Israeli crimes

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – The president of Iran’s Academy of Medical Sciences has called on the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to either take effective measures to stop Israeli crimes in the Gaza Strip or resign.

Iran ranks first in ophthalmology in West Asia: official

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iran ranks first in the field of ophthalmology among West Asian countries and competes with the world’s most advanced countries in this regard, according to an Iranian health official.

Iran among five countries producing genetic kits in world

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iran is among the 5 countries producing genetic kits across the world despite US-led sanctions hampering the Islamic Republic’s efforts to acquire the state-of-the-art medical technology, a senior Iranian health official says.

Iran exports pharmaceuticals to 40 countries: official

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – A senior Iranian health official has hailed the country’s progress in the fields of medical science and pharmaceutical industry, pointing to the export of Iranian-developed medicines to 40 countries across the world.

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 among 3 countries producing anticancer drug ibrutinib

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iran has become the third country in the world to indigenize production of an anticancer drug known as ibrutinib, which is used to treat various types of blood cancer.

Iran censure US lies on exempting medicines from sanctions

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – The secretary of Iran’s Strategic Council of Foreign Relations has censured US lies about exempting medicines from anti-Iran sanctions, saying Washington’s empty claims are an example of its hypocrisy.

Baha'i medical mafia family detained in Tehran

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian security forces have identified and arrested a wealthy Baha'i family who were involved in interrupting the country's medicine market.