Saeed Namaki

Indian co. vows to sell 20mn Covid-19 vaccine doses to Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Health Minister Saeid Namaki said on Saturday that an Indian company has vowed to sell 20 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to Iran.

In letter to WHO:

Namaki urges for global call to end US illegal sanctions

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – In a letter to Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Iranian Minister of Health Saeed Namaki called for a global request for an end to the US illegal and unilateral sanctions that endanger global health.

Rouhani urges health min. to provide coronavirus vaccine

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – In a phone conversation with the Iranian Health Minister Saeid Namaki, President Hassan Rouhani called for taking the required measures for purchasing and testing foreign anti-coronavirus vaccines in the country.

Poster of Iran’s intl. 'Health Defenders' film fest. unveiled

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The poster of Iran’s 16th Resistance International Film Festival's “Health Defenders” was unveiled on Wednesday in a ceremony by the presence of several high-ranking Iranian officials.

Iranian COVID-19 vaccine enters human phase

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeed Namaki said that a number of Iranian made COVID-19 vaccines have entered clinical trial.

Health min:

Regional states should strengthen coop. in combating COVID19

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Health Saeed Namaki held talks with WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Ahmed Al-Mandhari on the expansion of regional cooperation in the fight against coronavirus via videoconference.

Iran, Iraq to cooperate in fight against COVID-19

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – The Iraqi Minister of Health Hassan al-Tamimi informed on Wednesday that his country has accorded with Iran on formation of joint medical committees and groups with the aim of exchanging medical information to combat Covid-19.

Iran to unveil home-made 'Remdesivir', 'Favipiravir'

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – The home-made 'Remdesivir' and 'Favipiravir' which have been effective in the treatment of coronavirus infected patients, will be unveiled today.

Home-made 'Remdesivir' to enter market next week: Minister

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeed Namaki said that the home-made 'Remdesivir' will enter the Iranian pharmaceutical market next week.

Domestic production of "Remdesivir" drug to hit market soon

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Iran will supply its first localized production of antiviral “Remdesivir” medicine at the market next week in the fight against the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19.

'US sanctions first culprit of Covid-19 damages in Iran'

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian health minister named the US cruel sanctions as the first cause of the economic difficulties and the losses Iran has incurred during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Glargine insulin injection pen production line inaugurated in Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – The production line of “Glargine Insulin Injection Pen” was opened in the country on Sunday.

Iran still experiencing first wave of COVID-19: Health Min.

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) –Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education, Saeed Namaki said that we are experiencing the first wave of coronavirus pointing to the increasing cases of patients in Iran.

Transporting medicines, medical equipment subject to US sanctions: IFDA chief

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – The Head of Iran’s Food and Drug Administration (IFDA) Mohammad Reza Shanehsaz said that transportation of medicines and medical equipment are subject to the US sanctions.

In talks with ministers:

Rouhani urges acceleration of projects to help production surge, pandemic battle

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani, in a phone talk with Acting Industries Minister Hossein Modarres Khiabani on Friday, called for making necessary plans for faster completion of semi-finished projects and make face masks available to the public to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Maintaining public health top priority for gov't: Pres. Rouhani

TEHRAN, Jun. 04 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that maintaining the health of the people and all members of society is a top priority for the government.

Rouhani in a phone call with Health Minister :

Trips must only be made in emergency cases

TEHRAN, Jun. 04 (MNA) – Emphasising the need for continuous monitoring of the strict implementation of health protocols for combatting the spread of coronavirus by all national and provincial officials, the President said, "Trips must only be made in emergency cases."

Iran's battle against COVID-19 successful global model: Namaki

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeed Namaki said on Saturday that the world considers Iran's approach in the fight against Coronavirus as a successful model.

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 has moved from controlling COVID-19 towards containing it: Health min.

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education Dr. Saeed Namaki said that the country has passed from controlling stage of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, and is moving towards containing the disease.

Rouhani hails Iranians’ compliance with health protocols during ‘Qadr Night’

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised Iranian’s adherence to health guidelines during Laylat al-Qadr [Night of Decree] and said that observing health protocols by people during these auspicious nights is an honor for the Islamic Iran.

Iran, Russia stress coop. in fight against coronavirus

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeed Namaki and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Murashko held a videoconference on Tuesday, stressing cooperation between two countries in the fight against coronavirus.

'We are expected to face difficult autumn ahead': Namaki

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeed Namaki said, “We are expected to have one of the toughest autumns ahead due to the coincidence of influenza and coronavirus, and if that happens, we need to be fully prepared.”

Iran, Pakistan discuss ways to contain COVID-19

TEHRAN, May 5 (MNA) – Top Iranian and Pakistani health officials discussed the coronavirus outbreak and ways of containing the pandemic through cooperation.

Rouhani stresses need for accurate info on determination of white, yellow and red indicators for cities

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stressed the need for timely, accurate and comprehensive information to the people regarding the indicators for determining the white, yellow and red status for cities and provinces in terms of the situation and spread of coronavirus in the country.

Iran achieves global success in containing COVID-19: Health min.

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Health Saeed Namaki said on Thu. that Islamic Republic of Iran gained salient achievements in the field of containing and curbing coronavirus global pandemic.

President Rouhani calls for plans to minimize crude sales

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani in a phone call with Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh called for advancing the plans and policies for boosting petroleum products in a bid to decrease the crude oil sales.